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Resilient at 100: Durango resident has endured Depression, war and pandemic

‘One day at a time – that's all there is,’ Maddy Surdey says

February 11, 2026

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Providers work to overcome difficulties for reproductive health care access in Southwest Colorado

Durango Planned Parenthood clinic to reopen for two days a week

October 7, 2025

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Plan proposes higher wages, better infrastructure for La Plata County’s child care needs

Economic Development Alliance and Early Childhood Council present $20 million strategy

March 16, 2025

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Family bond fuels Eastern La Plata County business conglomerate

Members of the Lee family own 10-plus businesses across Bayfield, Ignacio

December 28, 2024

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Family remembers Alex Pappas’ legacy at estate sale near Ignacio

leathercrafter was renowned for his workmanship

October 19, 2024

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La Plata Family Centers Coalition to celebrate 40 years of community building Saturday

Community Farming Initiative continues to see success in third year

September 11, 2024

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Photo: Those who cast stones, scare fish

and son enjoy afternoon fishing at Pastorius Reservoir

August 23, 2024

Regional News

More than 80% of local governments have opted out of Colorado’s new paid family, medical leave

said they have similar or better programs in place for their workers

March 7, 2023

Regional News

Rep. Lauren Boebert introduces bill to defund Planned Parenthood

act would prohibit centers that receive federal funding from performing an abortion, with exceptions

January 20, 2023

Local News

How to survive your family during the holidays

Getting along with relatives can be easier with some simple do’s and don’ts

December 2, 2022

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Black Friday boosts local business sales ahead of December drag

Thanksgiving 2022 resembles typical holiday shopping season for small shops on Main Avenue

November 26, 2022

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Foster families climb aboard the Polar Express

Railroad donates a car each year for La Plata County families who participate in program

November 22, 2022

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La Plata County makes heartfelt appeal for foster families

Department of Human Services hopes to find nine new families

November 15, 2022

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Strater Hotel dedicates room to historical pioneer, entrepreneur

Pierce provided materials for famous downtown buildings

October 25, 2022

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Colorado workers, employers to begin paying 0.45% of wages for voter-approved paid leave program

Department of Labor and Employment launches education blitz around Family and Medical Leave Insurance initiative

August 16, 2022

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Abortion advocates, opponents look to a post-Roe future in Durango and Colorado

likely to see more women traveling from Texas, Utah and Arizona for procedure

July 3, 2022

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COVID-19 vaccines for young children to begin this week in La Plata County

Pediatric offices will start vaccinating kids 5 and younger after federal approval

June 22, 2022

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Baby formula shortage challenges Durango’s families and their support programs

drives and formula switches required as parents try to adapt

June 7, 2022

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Woman visiting Durango reunited with family heirloom 48 years later

found at thrift store holds childhood memories

May 12, 2022

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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

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Two recognized as ‘extraordinary women’ by Durango Women’s Resource Center

Zink and Mariel Balbuena stand out for contributions amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 31, 2022

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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

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Bayfield family opens home, hearts to children in need

Colorado adoptive families to be honored for National Adoption Month

November 6, 2021

Local News

Community Treehouse gives parents a break during pandemic

Bayfield play space fosters community

December 26, 2020