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Community invited to kick off update of Durango’s Multimodal Transportation Plan

The Multimodal Transportation Plan is a road map to integrate Durango’s transportation network so people can move around easily, whether…

Hand Crafted Therapy welcomes new physical therapist

Reitmandu1-i-syn Melissa Reitman, physical therapist and certified birth doula, has 30 years of experience in geriatric care and chronic pain,…

Comfort Keepers offers emergency preparedness help

Trained staff members will provide 50 of their in-home care clients essential supplies and information that will be instrumental in…

Manna executive director to speak to Rotary Club of Durango

Morse has been Manna’s executive director since 2018 and will speak about Manna’s new Three-Year Strategic Plan and its impact…

County encourages road adoption

People are encouraged to pick up trash along an adopted segment twice a year. The county will place a sign…

Joy Frazer to host virtual breastfeeding workshop

Expectant parents will learn everything they need to know to get off to the right start with breastfeeding their newborn.…

Marvel Grange to host enchilada take-out dinner

The meal includes ground beef enchiladas with lettuce, onions and tomatoes, pinto beans, rice with onions and green chiles and…

Marvel Grange to host line dancing

Everyone is welcome.

LPEA awards $80,000 in scholarships to seven local high school seniors

The 2021 scholarship recipients are: LPEA Scholarship (Up to $28,000): Awarded to Trevor Harms from Animas High School to study…

Southwest Colorado eSchool opens enrollment

This virtual, public school has been serving communities for 10 years using rigorous content that includes in-person support by certified…

San Juan College to give away trees to community

San Juan College grounds crew has grown more than 700 trees in 11 varieties to give to community members and…

Old Fort Country Store opens

The store operates on the honor system. It is open from dawn to dusk every day of the week. A…

Fort Lewis College board of trustees seeks applicants for Investment Advisory Committee

Desired background includes investment experience at an institution of similar size (about $9 million in investments). Committee members shall serve…

Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition to be held Saturday

Competitors have the opportunity to take a new business idea from concept to storefront, and successful plans can earn cash…

Durango Automotive Repair announces car giveaway

Durango Automotive Repair, along with other local businesses, will give away a car to a local resident in need. Residents…

Twilight Toys opens Durango store

Each product in the store is hand-picked by the owner, Cristina Grave. Twilight Toys believes quality toys, games and constructive…

Bank of the San Juans changes market presidents

Rieger joined the bank in 2017 as a commercial lender in Durango and was promoted to Senior Vice President in…

Drop off bad medicine, good food Saturday in Three Springs

Participants are also encouraged to bring food donations for Manna, a soup kitchen. Useful items include canned goods, packaged meals…

Drive Safe Coalition to host demonstration booth at Durango Home and Ranch Show

A crash simulator will show drivers how seat belts can save lives. A dummy named Bob will be placed in…

La Plata County seeks applicants for Community Corrections Board

The Board of County Commissioners is looking for these members of the community: A community member with a finance or…

Flags lowered to honor former Vice President Walter Mondale

SWCAHEC welcomes Ashleigh Manuelito

Manuelito was born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona, and is a member of the Navajo Nation. One of her personal…

Atmos Energy Natural Gas to replace pipeline on Second Street

Atmos asks residents who travel or live along in this area to expect lane closures and plan their route accordingly.…

Moon Tree Foundation to celebrate Stuart Roosa

Col. Roosa was born in Durango and went on to become one of 24 Apollo astronauts who went to the…