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Animas River Trail at Iris and Riverfront parks to close for improvements

The Animas River Trail improvement project at Iris Park and Riverfront Park, located behind River City Hall and the Powerhouse Science Center, will begin this week, weather permitting. ...

DATE: Mar 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Common Grounds Cafe to host grand reopening Wednesday

Common Grounds Cafe will host a grand reopening from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the atrium of Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. The public is invited to celebrate a f...

DATE: Mar 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan College Foundation to host Hall of Fame reception

The San Juan College Foundation’s Hall of Fame will pay tribute to three people who have contributed to the growth and excellence of the college over its history at 7 p.m. Tuesday in San Jua...

DATE: Mar 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vegetable gardening focus of workshop

The Colorado State University Extension Office will hold the workshop “Dig into Vegetable Gardening” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 31 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. ...

DATE: Mar 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Aquatic biologist will discuss native fish Wednesday

Jim White, aquatic biologist for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will talk about native fish at a free presentation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave...

DATE: Mar 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan County Commission to meet in Aztec, discuss film studio

The San Juan County Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the County Administration Building Commission Chambers, 100 S. Oliver Drive, in Aztec. Commissioners will discuss t...

DATE: Mar 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico Senior Olympics to host senior sports and wellness day

New Mexico Senior Olympics will host a senior sports and wellness day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave., Farmington. The event...

DATE: Mar 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Great Decisions Durango discussion group to meet at library on Tuesday

Great Decisions Durango discussion group will meet at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. The discussion will be “Modern Slavery and Human Trafficki...

DATE: Mar 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan County Commission to meet

The next regular meeting of the San Juan County Commission, originally scheduled for March 17, has been changed to 4 p.m. Wednesday in the County Administration Building Commission Chambers,...

DATE: Mar 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

City is working with partners and following guidelines to prevent COVID-19

The city of Durango is working with San Juan Basin Public Health and local, state and federal partners to remain up to date on developments and preventive guidelines related to coronavirus C...

DATE: Mar 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project announces workshops and events

The Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project will offer these workshops and events: March 14: Pruning in a historic apple orchard. March 21: Grafting at the Experimental Stati...

DATE: Mar 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

San Juan Regional Medical Center holds preparatory drill for coronavirus

San Juan Regional Medical Center held a drill Thursday to prepare for a potential surge of patients presenting to the hospital with influenza-like illnesses. This is part of the ...

DATE: Mar 6, 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.