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Mercy’s Chief Operating Officer’s last day on the job to be April 10

After 10 years with Centura Health – Mercy Regional Medical Center, Will McConnell has announced his plans to pursue a new health care opportunity outside of Colorado. McConnell’s last day w...

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

EXIT Realty Home & Ranch to host lunch ‘n learn for those looking for a career in real estate

EXIT Realty Home & Ranch will host a lunch ‘n learn for those looking for a career in real estate from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Helping people to buy and sell homes, invest in...

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Previously announced La Plata County Court vacancy rescinded

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, La Plata County Judge Dondi J. Osborne has decided to delay her previously announced retirement to January 2021. The vacancy, announced in ea...

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Know Your Dough receives donation from ASAP Accounting & Payroll Inc.

Know Your Dough, a nonprofit that provides tailored, in-person financial wellness programs for local youths, was the recipient of a $400 financial award from ASAP Accounting & Payroll Inc. t...

DATE: Mar 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

San Juan Regional Medical Center and San Juan Health Partners Clinics adjust business hours, consolidate services

Based on current mandates from the state of New Mexico related to COVID-19 essential services, San Juan Regional Medical Center is taking steps to reduce person-to-person care and practice s...

DATE: Mar 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

City of Farmington announces modifications to Red Apple Transit, Dial-A-Ride

The city of Farmington has announced changes to its transit services. Beginning Monday, these routes and services will be suspended or modified: Dial-a-ride: Afterno...

DATE: Mar 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

USDA Service Centers open for business by phone appointment only

U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Center in Durango will continue to conduct business, but by phone only. Field work will continue with appropriate social distancing as prec...

DATE: Mar 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado activates 211 service to connect residents with resources during pandemic

In partnership with Mile High United Way, the Colorado State Emergency Operations Center activated 211 Colorado to connect residents with human service resources statewide. Colora...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Small Business Development Center can help businesses find low-interest loans

The San Juan College Small Business Development Center is available to help small businesses find access to low-interest loans during the COVID-19 crisis. Small businesses, meetin...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Tymbree Hawkins named to Palmer College’s fall dean’s list

Tymbree Hawkins of Durango has been named to the fall 2019 trimester dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s main campus in Davenport, Iowa. ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Plots now available for lease at OK Community Garden

Garden plots are now leasing at the Ohana Kuleana Community Garden, East Sixth Avenue and 30th Street. Costs are $40 for a half plot and $80 for a full plot for the entire season, May throug...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Southwest Colorado Bar Association to offer scholarships

The Southwest Colorado Bar Association will award three scholarships to graduating seniors from a high school in La Plata or San Juan, Colorado, counties, or to home-schoolers, to help with ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education

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.