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LPEA awards scholarships

La Plata Electric Association has awarded scholarships to seven high-school seniors in its service territory to support their continued education. The utility received a total of 78 applicat...

DATE: Apr 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education

Take a virtual walk with Farmington artists

The Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau will launch a Virtual Art Walk on Friday through May 1. This virtual event is to celebrate the talent in the Farmington area, help local businesse...

DATE: Apr 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Sen. Bennet to host small business telephone town hall Friday

Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., will host a telephone town hall from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday to provide an update for the Colorado small business community about the COVID-19 federal response. ...

DATE: Apr 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad extends closure through May 22

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will extend the dates of its closure through May 22 or until further notice because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Durango railroad depot, museum...

DATE: Apr 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Regional Medical Center open to meet all medical needs

San Juan Regional Medical Center is still open to meet the public’s urgent and emergent medical needs of all kinds, and it is safe to come to the hospital, whether community members’ concern...

DATE: Apr 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Medical Reserve Corps seeks volunteers

Medical Reserve Corps is currently seeking volunteers. Medical professional are invited to assist with the COVID-19 public health emergency response. For more informa...

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

Sexual Health Clinic offering services

San Juan Basin Public Health’s Sexual Health Clinic is open and offering full family planning and birth control services, as well as testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. ...

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds public to maintain a social distance from young wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is partnering with the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association to remind residents to keep wild animals wild and leave young wildlife alone. As wild...

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

San Juan Mountains Association to offer crosscut saw training via Zoom

San Juan Mountains Association and retired wilderness ranger Anne Dal Vera will host a crosscut saw training as a celebration of Colorado Public Lands Day on May 15 and May 16 via Zoom. The ...

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Rotary contributes $11,500 to community health emergency needs

The Rotary Club of Durango is donating $11,500 to three community organizations providing emergency meals and food during the COVID-19 health emergency. The grants include: $6,...

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

CPW offers reminders to boaters

All boat ramps, marinas and shorelines remain open at state parks, but Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges residents to continue to follow health and social-distancing guidelines when it comes...

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

San Juan Regional Medical Center in need of surgical cap donations

San Juan Regional Medical Center is grateful for the more than 1,500 cloth mask donations from individuals and groups in our community and is currently requesting surgical cap donations. ...

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.