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San Juan Basin Archaeology Society to host field trip to view arborglyphs

San Juan Basin Archaeology Society will host a field trip to view arborglyphs Friday, July 23, July 23 at Beaver Creek and Piedra Stock Driveway. Participants will learn about the history o...

DATE: Jul 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

La Plata County Commissioner Matt Salka to offer phone-in office hours

La Plata County Commissioner Matt Salka will hold office hours by telephone from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday July 8, instead of in-person, in an effort to follow public health guidance about soc...

DATE: Jul 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango announces seal-coating work in Three Springs, Sky Ridge and Hillcrest

Street maintenance work will begin Thursday July 8 in the Three Springs, Sky Ridge and Hillcrest areas. Crews will clean existing asphalt and apply a HA-5 seal coat to the street surface. S...

DATE: Jul 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Harvest Food Hub & Kitchen’s grand opening to cap off food summit

San Juan College Harvest Food Hub & Kitchen, at 310 W. Animas St., will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. July 16. Guests may purchase specialty items ...

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

City of Durango to host virtual meeting on Hillcrest View Park improvements

The city of Durango’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed improvements for Hillcrest View Park, 222 Hillcrest Drive, at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday...

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pediatric Partners of the Southwest announces promotions

Pediatric Partners of the Southwest recently promoted Michelle Cloar and Jessica Snowberger to the role of family advocate and care coordinator. In their new positions, Cloar and Snowberger...

DATE: Jul 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Comfort Keepers of Durango serves veterans

From companionship to personal care, Comfort Keepers of Durango’s team of caregivers are available to serve veterans with respect and dignity. Comfort Keepers’ mission is to support veterans...

DATE: Jul 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Grange to host ice cream social

Marvel Grange will host a community homemade ice cream social at 3 p.m. July 10 at 8097 County Road 100, Hesperus. The event will honor veterans. In the event of inclement weather, the eve...

DATE: Jul 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Ignacio Community Library to host video class

Video class free to community

DATE: Jul 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Prostate cancer support group to meet

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday July 6 on Zoom. The group is made up of survivors and men who have been diagnosed with prostate issues, including ca...

DATE: Jul 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Local students graduate from UNC

These local students received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado: Laura Haley of Durango, Master of Arts in special education; Emily Knickerbocker of Durango, Bachelor of Arts ...

DATE: Jul 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education

Hermesman named to dean’s list

Ivey Hermesman of Hesperus earned dean’s list honors at the University of Tampa for the spring semester. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean’s list. ...

DATE: Jul 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education