Briefs - The Journal

San Juan Regional Medical Center announces Daisy Award winners

Nurses honored for dedication, compassionate care

DATE: Mar 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Empire Electric Association to return $1.6 million in Capital Credits to its members

Empire Electric Association will return $1,599,310.22 in capital credits to eligible members in March, as bill credits or mailed as checks. Any revenue remaining after all expenses have bee...

DATE: Mar 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Business

Scholarship applications now available

The Southwest Colorado Bar Association will award three scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Archuleta, La Plata or San Juan (Colorado) counties. The scholarship will assist in...

DATE: Mar 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Region 9 Economic Development welcomes new board members

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has announced several new Board Members at the January Board of Directors meeting. New board members, including government al...

DATE: Mar 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Business

Grange will host presentation about native bees

Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation about native bees by Erik Ryba, Colorado Master Gardener, at 6:30 p.m. March 20. Ryba, a lifelong backyard gardener and native bee enthusiast, ...

DATE: Mar 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Cassie Alexander named Region 9 Economic Development Lender of the Year

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has awarded Cassie Alexander, vice president and senior loan officer with First National Bank, Cortez, with their annual Lend...

DATE: Mar 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Business

San Juan Regional Medical Center to host career expo

Expo will provide information on current openings, benefits

DATE: Mar 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Water seminar to be held at casino

The Southwestern Water Conservation District’s 39th Southwest Water Seminar will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31 at the Sky Ute Casino Resort in Ignacio, 14324 Highway 172 N. There w...

DATE: Feb 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Nonprofit board training series to be held

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is hosting a three-part Nonprofit Board training series to delve into best practices and professional development for a high functioning, ...

DATE: Feb 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

League of Women Voters to hold legislative update with Simpson, McLachlan

League of Women Voters of La Plata County, in conjunction with their Montezuma County chapter, will hold a Colorado Legislative Update meeting Saturday, March 4 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Dur...

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Annual meeting of Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association is Saturday

The annual meeting of Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association will be held at the Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road, on Saturday, Feb. 11. at 9 a.m. The morning session begins wit...

DATE: Feb 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Empire Electric director receives credential from National Electric Cooperative Association

Larry Archibeque, District 7 director of Empire Electric Association, has completed the requirements for the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from the National Rural Electric Co...