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Atmos Energy to begin natural gas pipeline replacement on East Eighth Avenue

Atmos Energy will begin a natural gas pipeline replacement project Thursday. Residents who travel along East Eighth Avenue between Second Street and College Drive should expect lane closures...

DATE: May 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor victims of Colorado Springs shooting

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings until sunset Tuesday May 18 to honor the victims of the tragedy in Colorado Springs. “The tragic shooting i...

DATE: May 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Centura Health-Mercy earns sixth consecutive Medicare five-star rating for quality

Centura Health – Mercy Regional Medical Center earned five-star rating for overall hospital quality from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for the sixth consecutive year. Mercy is one...

DATE: May 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Draft Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan now available for public comment

The city of Durango and La Plata Electric Association have developed a draft Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan outlining strategies to increase EV adoption in Durango and contribute to shared ...

DATE: May 11, 2021 | CATEGORY:

Durango Kennel Club to host rattlesnake avoidance training

Durango Kennel Club will host rattlesnake avoidance training on June 19 in Bayfield. This training can save a dog's life. Rattlesnakes are found at dog parks, hiking trails and around homes...

DATE: May 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango hosts events

Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango will host a monthlong Spiritual Keys for a Happier Life event in May from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 1 to 31. This is a free online event. Participants will...

DATE: May 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Spiritual Experiences of Durango to host discussion about attitude

Spiritual Experiences of Durango will host a virtual discussion called, “Who Can I Trust When All Else Fails?” at 1 p.m. Saturday May 15. Attitude holds the key to whether a problem will be...

DATE: May 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

San Juan College to hold virtual graduation ceremony

San Juan College will hold a virtual graduation ceremony for its students, as well as recognize the graduating class of San Juan College High School, at 10 a.m. Saturday on www.sanjuancolleg...

DATE: May 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango La Plata Senior Services to present caregiver event

Senior services to present caregiver event

DATE: May 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

SJBPH expands COVID-19 vaccine distribution in La Plata and Archuleta counties

San Juan Basin Public Health announced additional vaccine clinics in La Plata and Archuleta counties. Currently, Colorado has one of the highest COVID-19 incident rates in the country, behin...

DATE: May 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Botanic Gardens to host Gardens on Tour

Durango Botanic Gardens will host Gardens on Tour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26. The tour will feature Durango Botanic Gardens and seven residential gardens, mapped out in booklet received ...

DATE: May 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Mancos Common Press introduces artists-in-residence program

The Mancos Common Press introduced its first artists-in-residence program with Rosie Carter and Jamie Karolich. This program was made possible through a grant from the Ballantine Family Fo...

DATE: May 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: