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Hundreds make for Silverton on Saturday morning for annual Citizens Tour

new and hardened to the experience tackle the trip

May 28, 2022

Local News

The Hive brings back Buzz Bus to reduce drunken driving in Durango

Free, on-demand weekend nighttime transportation within city limits could start as early as Friday

May 26, 2022

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Annie’s Orphans caretakers honored by Durango Daybreak Rotary Club

and Bill Anderson have operated no-kill dog shelter for about 40 years

May 26, 2022

Local News

Emergency fire authority granted to Durango city manager

Ordinance reflects increasing fire danger in the area

May 25, 2022

Local News

La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds

Investments in housing, broadband and other projects total $4.68 million so far

May 14, 2022

Local News

Citizens Voice Durango petition appears to meet requirements

Clerk’s Office has 10 days to confirm status of initiative

April 28, 2022

Local News

Durango school staff and students build free libraries to expand reading access

Libraries program has placed outdoor bookcases at several mobile home communities

April 27, 2022

Local News

CJ’s Diner in Durango, a lightning rod during COVID-19 restrictions, is for sale

and Carrie Martinez to step away from restaurant after more than two decades

April 19, 2022

Local News

Not déjà vu: Residents want to purchase Triangle Trailer Park in Durango

initial offer was rejected Tuesday, but community groups are working to vie for the property

April 13, 2022

Local News

Singletrack Café starts Beans for Benefit program

Proceeds from coffee sales will support Durango-area nonprofits

April 11, 2022

Local News

Westside Mobile Park residents: ‘Many of us for the first time feel a part of Durango’

Community members emerge from shadows to save their homes

April 11, 2022

Local News

Residents’ second offer to buy Durango’s Westside Mobile Home Park is accepted

‘We all screamed, we cried, we hugged each other. Everyone was just emotional with happiness,’ resident says

April 1, 2022

Local News

Westside Mobile Home Park residents wait for news

Elevation Community Land Trust asked for a response by Monday, but negotiations are in progress

March 29, 2022

Local News

Manna opens resource and navigation center in Durango

Facility will support nonprofit’s expansion of services and its new model of empowerment

March 25, 2022

Local News

Photos: Painting sunflowers for the people of Ukraine

Silvia Bedwell paints sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine, on a window at the Strater Hotel on Wednesday for a…

March 24, 2022

Local News

Durango’s Blue Star Memorial shaping up to be sturdier than ever

Club and local businesses donate time, materials to improve Santa Rita Park site honoring veterans

March 24, 2022

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Offer for Westside Mobile Home Park rejected

received a more favorable bid; residents rally to submit a second proposal

March 19, 2022

Local News

Need a drill, saw or sewing machine? Check out the Durango Tool Library

a monthly membership fee, artisans can rent equipment to help with projects

March 18, 2022

Local News

La Plata County approves loan for Westside Mobile Home Park

$1.5 million in financing will help residents to purchase the park

March 17, 2022

Business

La Plata County Search and Rescue president a finalist to receive $10,000 reward

Durango man recognized by his employer, Aflac, for his contributions to community

February 3, 2022

Community

Fulfilling our mission with educators as our guide

The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative’s mission is to strengthen diverse communities by providing pathways in career readiness and higher education…

December 4, 2021

Local News

Fundraising group 100+ Women Who Care La Plata donates more than $22,000 in 2021

is given to food banks, youth services

November 24, 2021

Columnists

The collaborative approach: Conversations with our next generation

Jessica Morrison Before taking the role as executive director for the Collaborative, I was fortunate to be the director of…

November 6, 2021

Columnists

The collaborative approach: Rethinking how we serve students in our rual area

Jessica Morrison Along this journey, they heard the rallying cries from industries hungry for a skilled future workforce, and identified…

October 9, 2021