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BLM enacts fire restrictions in New Mexico

Because of increasing fire danger and to prevent human-caused ignitions, the Bureau of Land Management will implement fire restrictions on BLM-managed lands in New Mexico beginning Wednesday...

DATE: May 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff to hold phone-in office hours

In an effort to follow public health guidance about social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff will hold phone-in office hours from 10 a...

DATE: May 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health adopts new COVID-19 death reporting protocols

In response to changes by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, San Juan Basin Public Health has made changes to the way it reports deaths to align with the new state protoco...

DATE: May 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan College extends stay-at-home order; summer classes begin online May 26

San Juan College has extended the stay-at-home order for nonessential employees until further notice. This decision was made in support of public health and safety, as well as compliance wit...

DATE: May 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Four Corners Health Care Center, health department collaborate on COVID-19 testing

San Juan Basin Public Health and Four Corners Health Care Center will implement facility-wide testing of residents and staff at the long-term care facility. The testing will take place Monda...

DATE: May 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stateâ€™s Vital Records Office to offer some in-person services

The Colorado State Office of Vital Records will offer in-person service for corrections or changes to birth certificates, such as name changes, by appointment-only. Customers who...

DATE: May 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Space Business Roundtable Virtual Aerospace Road Trip to visit Fort Lewis College

The Colorado Space Business Roundtable Virtual Aerospace Road Trip will visit Fort Lewis College at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The virtual event is an opportunity for businesses leaders, ...

DATE: May 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan College and New Mexico State University sign agreements to benefit students

San Juan College and New Mexico State University have signed two Memoranda of Understanding agreements that will benefit transfer students. The first agreement, a Guaranteed Admis...

DATE: May 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local organizations launch Rise & Recover Together campaign

Southwest Colorado Disaster Assistance, La Plata County Economic Recovery Task Force and Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado have announced Rise & Recover Together, a campaign de...

DATE: May 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan County, N.M. Commission to meet

The San Juan County Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the County Administration Building Commission Chambers, 100 S. Oliver Drive, Aztec. Public comments may be submitted ...

DATE: May 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

McLachlan to update Rotary on state budget concerns

Colorado Rep. Barbara McLachlan will speak to a virtual meeting of Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday about the impact of the COVID-19 on the state budget that has been hit hard during...

DATE: May 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

La Plata County Humane Society to host baby shower

La Plata County Humane Society will hold its third annual baby shower Sunday through May 31. The baby shower benefits the humane society’s foster program. Supporters may donate n...

DATE: May 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community