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State issues correction to income tax extension

The Colorado Department of Revenue has announced the extension of the income tax payment deadline by 90 days to July 15. This extension permits taxpayers to pay any income taxes ...

DATE: Apr 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Regional Medical Center offers COVID-19 screening line

San Juan Regional Medical Center has added a new option in its efforts to help the community navigate through the COVID-19 outbreak, a COVID-19 screening line. The phone line can ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Region 9 economic district approved for emergency funding project

To assist businesses that had to close or limit services, Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado was approved for an emergency Enterprise Zone Project. Any ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local business owner encourages others to join in donating

Dot of Dot’s Durango Goldendoodles will donate any money over $2,000 on a purchase of a Goldendoodle from her to the Durango Food Bank. Six Goldendoodles are currently available. ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Hesperus Ski Area closes uphill ski access

Hesperus Ski Area has discontinued uphill ski access for the remainder of the ski season. For more information, visit www.ski-hesperus.com. ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Medicare and COVID-19 information offered

Community members interested in an update about how COVID-19 may impact Medicare supplements may contact Janice, a licensed insurance agent in Durango. Right now, underwriters fee...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Katie Hawkins named to Fort Lewis College dean’s list

Katie Hawkins, a senior at Fort Lewis College, was named to the fall 2019 dean’s list. Hawkins is studying public health. ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Mountain Studies Institute to host livestream series about forests and fire

Mountain Studies Institute will host its third annual Forest and Fire Learning Series from 6 to 8 p.m. the first three Wednesdays in April on the MSI Facebook page. Participants w...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Farmington requests vendors apply for payments via ACH

To streamline payments and provide continuity of services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Farmington is requesting vendors apply to receive payments via ACH. The ACH...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest offers virtual services during stay-at-home order

The San Juan National Forest began offering virtual services at its visitor desks March 18 to protect the health and safety of employees and members of the public during the COVID-19 outbrea...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico Department of Health announces COVID-19 screening in San Juan County

The New Mexico Department of Health encourages residents in San Juan County with internet access to use the Department of Health’s “Should I Be Tested” screening tool to determine their need...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

BLM temporarily closes several developed recreation facilities in Farmington District

In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state of New Mexico public health officials, the Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close seve...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

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.