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Region 9 to market SW Enterprise Zone Contribution Projects

Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado received approval from the State Enterprise Zone Coordinator at the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade...

DATE: Nov 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado provides over $1.25 million in COVID rapid-response granting

Combined granting from Community Emergency Relief Fund and the Community Foundation’s projects and donor advised funds has totaled more than $1.25 million since March, including recent distr...

DATE: Nov 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Comfort Keepers offers free senior care packages

Comfort Keepers In Home Care is offering free care packages for seniors who are self-isolating due to COVID-19. Each care package includes snacks, sanitizer, tissues, games and m...

DATE: Nov 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango North/Riverside KOA wins major awards during annual convention

Kampgrounds of America announced that the Durango North/Riverside KOA earned the 2021 KOA President’s Award and KOA Founder’s Award. The awards were presented Nov. 17 at KOA’s Annual Interna...

DATE: Nov 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

American Association of University Women to celebrate Equal Pay Day

The Durango branch of American Association of University Women and local merchants will celebrate Equal Pay Day on Friday The gender pay gap remains a discouraging fact for women....

DATE: Nov 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango announces Thanksgiving holiday schedule

The city of Durango announces its schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday. City administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. This includes City Hall, River City Hal...

DATE: Nov 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Mountains Association Christmas tree lot to open Friday

San Juan Mountains Association’s eighth annual Christmas tree lot will open at noon Friday at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad parking lot on the corner of Camino del Rio and Co...

DATE: Nov 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Regional Medical Center outpatient lab services now by scheduled appointment only

San Juan Regional Medical Center has moved to scheduled appointments only for laboratory draw services effective Nov. 30. Patients may call to schedule future appointments beginning Monday. ...

DATE: Nov 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

San Juan College announces holiday hours

San Juan College will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday to Sunday. No classes will be held at the Farmington, Aztec or Kirtland campuses. All San Juan College...

DATE: Nov 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango Public Library updates curbside hours

Durango Public Library has reduced curbside pickup hours to 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays. The library is offering curbside-only service at this time. The reduction in ...

DATE: Nov 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Telluride Fire Festival to take place with safety protocols in place

The Telluride Fire Festival has a COVID-19-safe, three-day festival planned, which will be mostly outdoors to offer art and culture Dec. 4 to Dec. 6 in Telluride. Face masks will...

DATE: Nov 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Manna to host Thanksgiving feast

Manna soup kitchen will host a Thanksgiving feast from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Manna, 1100 Avenida del Sol. The traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served grab-and-go style...

DATE: Nov 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community