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Public asked to make payments to San Juan Regional Medical Center online or by mail

To protect community members and hospital caregivers as much as possible, San Juan Regional Medical Center is asking the public to refrain from coming in to hospital facilities to pay bills....

DATE: Mar 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Farmington Electric Utility System modifies face-to-face customer services

Farmington Electric Utility System has modified its face-to-face customer services in accordance with the governorâ€™s public health order. The customer service lobby and drive-t...

DATE: Mar 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center to host blood drive

San Juan Regional Medical Center and United Blood Services (now Vitalant) will host a blood drive from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday in the hospitalâ€™s main parking lot, 801 W. Maple St., Farmi...

DATE: Mar 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango Public Library suspends curbside service due to stay-at-home advisory

Because of the stay-at-home advisory issued by San Juan Basin Public Health, the Durango Public Library will suspend curbside services, effective immediately. Library staff will ...

DATE: Mar 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Farmington utilities suspending disconnection for non-payment, waiving fees

To support its customers who may be experiencing financial hardship because of the current coronavirus situation, the city of Farmington and Farmington Electric Utility System will temporari...

DATE: Mar 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango Food Bank implements changes to policies and procedures

Durango Food Bank has implemented several changes to its policy and food distribution procedures. These modifications will remain in place throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as long as they a...

DATE: Mar 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Seniors Outdoors! announces weekly events

Seniors Outdoors! has the following activities scheduled: 9 a.m. Wednesday: Hike Haflin Creek Trail. RSVP to Steve Schnarch at ssalivedgo@gmail.com at 749-4478. 9:30 a.m. We...

DATE: Mar 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Atmos Energy pipe replacement project begins Monday

Atmos Energy is planning to replace pipes to further increase the safety and reliability of its natural gas delivery system as well as decrease greenhouse gas emissions throughout Colorado. ...

DATE: Mar 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County receives $110,000 GOCO grant for school playground improvements

Great Outdoors Colorado Board has awarded a $110,000 grant to La Plata County, in partnership with Animas Valley Elementary, to make improvements to the school’s outdated playground. The pro...

DATE: Mar 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Local student Holden Becher named to dean’s list

Holden Becher of Durango was recently named to the fall dean’s list at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. ...

DATE: Mar 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education

Braided postpones spring social and silent auction

Braided has postponed a spring social and silent auction scheduled for Saturday at Irish Embassy, The Underground, 900 Main Ave. Braided is a community of women coming together to...

DATE: Mar 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

City celebrates Transit Driver Appreciation Day

The city of Durango will celebrate the hard work of Durango Transit drivers during National Transit Driver Appreciation Day on Wednesday. In 2019, Durango Transit drivers provided...

DATE: Mar 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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.