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Mountain Middle School accepting students

Enrollment into Mountain Middle School for next school year is now open through Feb. 28. Families may enroll in the school’s annual lottery at www.mountainmiddleschool.org. Econom...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education

Local student earns academic distinction

Durango native Amina Youssef, a graduate of Durango High School, earned academic distinction for the most recent semester at Whitman College. This recognition is given to students who have c...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Simon Donnaway named to Brevard College deanâ€™s list

Durango resident and 2020 Animas High School graduate Simon Donnaway has been named to the deans list at Brevard College. ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education

Christopher Johannesson named to SUNY dean’s list

SUNY New Paltz named Christopher Johannesson of Hesperus to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester. Dean’s list designation is reserved for students who excel academically and...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education

Local libraries host “Chocolate, Good for the Heart and Soul”

Nicole Clark from the La Plata County CSU Extension Office will discuss the benefits of chocolate from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday via Zoom. Participants will why chocolate is good for ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Great Decisions series to be held virtually

Great Decisions International Affairs discussion program will begin at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday and will be held via Zoom. The discussion subjects are presented to Great Decisions discu...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

SASO to host virtual class

SASO will host a class about Gender and Sexuality 101, “At the Intersections of Accessibility,” at 1 p.m. Wednesday via Zoom. The initiative aims to explore and engage gender and ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango native receives COVID-19 vaccine from Air Force captain

Lt. Cmdr. Allen Cordova of Durango, an officer production recruiter assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio, received the initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from Air Force Ca...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Health department offers safety tips for Super Bowl celebrations

San Juan Basin Public Health would like to remind community members that taking COVID-19 precautions is still the best way to control the spread of the virus. These are some ways to enjoy th...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Striping operations set for U.S. Highway 160 at Walmart intersection

The Colorado Department of Transportation will perform striping operations next week south of Durango at the intersection of U.S. Highway 160 and Dominguez Drive, near Walmart. Crews will pa...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet virtually Wednesday

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will host a presentation by Steve Nash at 7 p.m. Wednesday via Zoom. After a brief business meeting, Nash will present his talk, “Mogollon Ar...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College’s Art Gallery to host ‘Likes Charge’ exhibition by Melanie Clemmons

Fort Lewis College’s Art Gallery will host the “Likes Charge” exhibition by Melanie Clemmons with an opening reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday via Zoom and in person. An artist talk ...

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment