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Local American Family Insurance agency owner Wade Agency, LLC earns top honor for customer service

Jennifer Wade, an American Family Insurance agency owner in Durango, has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Exper...

DATE: Mar 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Escalante Middle School announces honor roll

Escalante Middle School announced its semester one honor roll. Sixth grade: Dynasti Adame, Gabriella Albert, Jude Alderton, Judah Azulai, Beau Belvin, Owen Blouin, Evel...

DATE: Mar 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education

Centura Health-Mercy implementing DAISY Award program to recognize nurses

Nurses at Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center will now be honored by the DAISY Foundation recognition program. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses celebrates nurses ...

DATE: Mar 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Columbine Ranger District seeks proposals for prospective outfitter-and-guide services

San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District is soliciting proposals from prospective outfitter-and-guide operations interested in acquiring permits for providing guided commercial ser...

DATE: Mar 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Mercy Regional Medical Center recognized as a Best Maternity Care Hospital by Newsweek

Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center was named to Newsweek’s 2021 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals. The distinction recognizes facilities that have provided exceptio...

DATE: Mar 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

City of Durango seeks to renew designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community

The city of Durango has applied to renew its designation as one of the top “Bicycle Friendly Community” in the nation. The recognition comes from The League of American Bicyclists. ...

DATE: Mar 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

CSU Extension to host native plants seminar

CSU Extension La Plata County will host a virtual seminar by Jennifer Bousselot, “Future Garden Favorites: Native Plants” at 6 p.m. Thursday as part of the Extension Office’s Spring Webinar ...

DATE: Mar 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

CSU Extension to host Southwest Webinar Series

Colorado State University La Plata County Extension will host a Southwest Webinar Series to share information about these topics: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday: “Future Garden Favor...

DATE: Mar 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Durango Public Library to reopen Tuesday

Durango Public Library will open with limited hours beginning Tuesday. The building will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays. Curbside pick-up will be available for those wh...

DATE: Feb 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group to meet

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom. The group consists of survivors and men who have been diagnosed with prostate issues including...

DATE: Feb 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

La Plata County Habitat ReStore reopens

La Plata County Habitat ReStore will reopen at 10 a.m. Monday. ReStore hours will resume from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday, with drop-offs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ...

DATE: Feb 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

March library events

Joint programs sponsored by all La Plata County libraries 6 p.m., March 10: Mediterranean and DASH Diet. Learn the basics of the Mediterranean Diet meal pattern through an interactive co...

DATE: Feb 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community