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San Juan Health Partners clinics to offer video visits

San Juan Health Partners clinics will now offer telephone and video visits with providers. This alternative to in-person care helps to ensure patients are able to stay at home and...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Jon Betz named director of the San Juan College Health and Human Performance Center

Jon Betz has been named the new director of the San Juan College Health and Human Performance Center. Betz will begin this role May 1 or later, dependent on when the college is able to reope...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

UltraSteam personnel acquire HAZWOPER training in Michigan

Richard Carpenter and Casey Hockett recently completed their Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training in Portland, Michigan with a number of other national companies. ...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

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

In an effort to follow public health guidance on social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff will not hold in-person office hours from 10...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Camino Del Rio pedestrian/bicycle crossing study ready for public review

The community is invited to review the Camino del Rio Pedestrian/Bicycle Crossing Study exploring options for safe pedestrian and bicycle connectivity between the Animas River Trail and the ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Regional Medical Center offering COVID-19 screening line, external assessments

San Juan Regional Medical Center has several options to help the community navigate the COVID-19 National Emergency while complying with stay-at-home and social-distancing orders. ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado Parks and Wildlife to hold online open house on mountain lion plan

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host an online public open house to explain proposed changes to agency management of mountain lions on the Western Slope. The Draft West Slope Mo...

DATE: Apr 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

City announces fertilization and weed abatement schedule

The City of Durango promotes Best Management Practices in the stewardship of city lands to ensure the safe enjoyment of parks in the community. The city has contracted with Scott’s Pro-Lawn ...

DATE: Apr 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Centura Health offers testing for first responders

Emergency medical services, fire fighters and law enforcement play a vital role in responding to requests for assistance, triaging patients and providing emergency medical treatment and tran...

DATE: Apr 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks comments on elk management plans

The draft herd management plans for elk in Southwest Colorado are now available for review on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website. Hunters and the public are invited to submit comments a...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative invites new members

Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative invites the farming community to join them this season and learn about the launch of their online marketplace, Farm Flex Market, on May 1. The Farm Flex mark...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

La Plata County hay bank offers hay to farmers in need

La Plata County hay bank has a limited amount of hay available for horse owners who are not able to work and need a little bit of help feeding their horses. For an application, em...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

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.