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Trial period for electric mountain bikes at Twin Buttes starts Monday

The city of Durango will host a one-year trial for Class 1 pedal-assist electric mountain bikes at Twin Buttes. The trial period is from Monday to June 29, 2021, with winter seasonal trail c...

DATE: Jun 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Regional Medical Center eases visitor restrictions

San Juan Regional Medical Center has eased visitor restrictions as of Monday. They have moved from a restricted visitor policy to a limited visitor policy for admitted non-COVID patients. ...

DATE: Jun 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

La Plata Family Medicine welcomes new family nurse practitioner Taylor Vicory

La Plata Family Medicine has welcomed Taylor Vicory. Vicory is a board-certified family nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She recently gradu...

DATE: Jun 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

El Pomar Foundation approves grant to Community Connections, Inc.

On June 4, the Trustees of the El Pomar Foundation announced that Community Connections was approved for a $5,000 general operating grant. Community Connections was founded in 19...

DATE: Jun 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

San Juan Basin Public Health and Mercy Regional testing partnership reaches 1,000-test milestone

A successful San Juan Basin Public Health and Mercy Regional Medical Center COVID-19 testing partnership has reached a milestone of over 1,000 individuals tested. The drive-through site oper...

DATE: Jun 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Chamber Of Commerce announces “Coolest Dog in Durango” contest

The Durango Chamber of Commerce has announced “Coolest Dog in Durango” contest open now through July 21. Participants may upload a photos of their dog to the contest website. Ent...

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango Hula Ohana to host workshops

Durango Hula Ohana will host visiting master hula teacher Kumu Andrea Luchese, MA, of Halua Hula Ka Pi’o O Ke Anuenue for several workshops on July 4 and 5. A Hula Kahiko workshop...

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Gustavus Adolphus College announces spring semester dean’s list

Benjamin Mickel of Durango was named to the spring semester dean’s list at Gustavus Adolphus College. The list includes students who have earned a 3.7 grade point average or higher for the s...

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education

Charles Greenberg graduates from Colby College

Charles Greenberg of Durango was one of 480 seniors who graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, on May 24, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. Greenberg, who majored i...

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education

Local students earn degrees from University of Northern Colorado

Two local students were among those who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado at the end of the spring semester. Because of COVID-19, UNC rescheduled in-person commenceme...

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education

Paulette Church to speak to Rotary Club of Durango

Paulette Church will speak to a virtual meeting of Rotary Club of Durango about fire mitigation at Falls Creek Ranch at 6 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom. Church will cover topics including...

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango High Noon Rotary announces scholarship recipients

Durango High Noon Rotary has awarded more than $20,000 in scholarships to local students. College recipients: Eli Armendariz, Ignacio High School, computer engineerin...

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education