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San Juan County, N.M. Commission to meet

San Juan County, N.M. Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Commission Chambers of the County Administration Building, 100 S. Oliver Drive, Aztec. Comments from the public may be ha...

DATE: Aug 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group to host virtual meeting

The Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet virtually Tuesday via Zoom. The group consists of survivors and men who have been recently diagnosed with prostate issues...

DATE: Aug 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Elks National Foundation 2021 announces scholarship

Durango Elks Lodge No. 507 has announced the Elks National Foundation 2021 “Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition.” Applications are available online. For more information...

DATE: Aug 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education

Farmington Museum to reopen Saturday

The Farmington Museum will reopen Saturday in response to the governor’s amended public health order about the coronavirus pandemic. The museum will be open from noon to 5 p.m. S...

DATE: Aug 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Pine River Library starts virtual fall programs for kids

Pine River Library will begin its fall virtual youth program schedule Sept. 1. Programs will run weekly and are aimed at kids ages 12 and younger. “Little Readers,” for the libra...

DATE: Aug 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Irish Embassy Pub to host benefit show

The Irish Embassy Pub will host the “Save Our Pub” benefit show from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at the pub, 900 Main Ave. There will be live Celtic music by Devil’s Dram, Kitchen Jam Band and P...

DATE: Aug 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

First Southern Baptist Church of Durango announces new pastor

Herald Staff Report First Southern Baptist Church of Durango announces a new pastor for the congregation. Aleksandr Trbovich began service as pastor Tuesday, with his ...

DATE: Aug 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Religion

Southwestern Water Conservation District opens grant applications

Southwestern Water Conservation District will accept applications for the 2021 grant program from Nov. 2 through Dec. 11. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications early to...

DATE: Aug 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

San Juan College Planetarium to host AstroFriday virtual event

San Juan College Planetarium’s Skywatch Report will host the first virtual AstroFriday featuring “The Astronomy of Harry Potter” at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday via Zoom. Astro...

DATE: Aug 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Thirsty 13 Half Marathon to take place Saturday

The seventh annual Thirsty 13 Half Marathon will take place from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday on La Posta Road (Count Road 213). Runners will head south on La Posta Road about 6 mile...

DATE: Aug 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas Surgical Hospital named one of top four hospitals in Colorado, based on patient experience

Animas Surgical Hospital has been named one of the top-rated hospitals for patient experience by Becker’s Hospital Review. This distinction recognizes Animas Surgical Hospital as being among...

DATE: Aug 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

SCAPE Startup Showcase goes virtual

The 2020 SCAPE Startup Showcase will be presented in a virtual format Sept. 22. This approach offers an even greater opportunity for participants to connect with the 2020 cohort ...

DATE: Aug 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business