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City of Durango announces Fourth of July schedule of events

Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with a series of events Sunday in Durango: July 4 8 to 11:30 a.m., All-American Gourmet Breakfast hosted by Ro...

DATE: Jul 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico vaccination rate reaches 70% for one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

The New Mexico Department of Health announced that the state has reached the significant milestone of administering at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose to 70.7% of New Mexicans 16 and older. ...

DATE: Jun 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Fireworks prohibited on BLM lands in New Mexico

Because of ongoing fire danger in many parts of the state, the Bureau of Land Management’s New Mexico State Office has issued a fire prevention order prohibiting fireworks on BLM-managed lan...

DATE: Jun 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center to honor nurses

San Juan Regional Medical Center partnered with the DAISY Foundation, an international recognition program, to honor local nurses. The DAISY Foundation stands for Diseases Attacking the Immu...

DATE: Jun 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Health department promotes precautions to prevent spread of animal-borne diseases this summer

San Juan Basin Public Health reminds residents that the risk of contracting certain animal-borne diseases increases as residents spend more time outdoors. Zoonotic diseases are more common ...

DATE: Jun 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

City of Durango announces services schedule for Fourth of July holiday

The city of Durango announces its schedule for the Fourth of July holiday, which will be observed Monday July 5: City administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, River City H...

DATE: Jun 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Mountain Casino Hotel to host fireworks display

Ute Mountain Casino Hotel will host a fireworks display Saturday July 3. The all-day event will take place in the hotel parking lot and will host a variety of vendors from all across the are...

DATE: Jun 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor police officer Gordon Beesley

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset Tuesday June 29, in honor of Gordon Beesley, a veteran of the Arvada Police Depar...

DATE: Jun 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango to host events in July

Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango will host these events in July: 7 p.m. July 7: Engage – Advanced Spiritual Living. Learn about personal transformation and how to take charge of a ...

DATE: Jun 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

City of Farmington announces Park Play Days, TGIF concerts

The city of Farmington’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department will resume two popular summer events, Park Play Days and TGIF, in July. TGIF concerts will take place from 11 a.m...

DATE: Jun 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

City of Durango seeks to fill vacancies on boards and commissions

Durango City Council is seeking volunteers to serve on these boards and commissions: Land Use and Development Code Board of Adjustment. Library Advisory Board. Mayor’s Youth Advis...

DATE: Jun 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News