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Life, liberty and puzzles: Meet the Durango residents hooked on craft jigsaws

Hobbyists spend hours admiring and sharing wooden brainteasers

April 27, 2026

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‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito

‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur…

April 20, 2026

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Durango woman has been picking up city’s trash for nearly 30 years

Longtime volunteer teams up with neighborhood children to collect waste

March 30, 2026

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Durango couple continues lifelong friendship in assisted living

‘We’ve been able to adjust together,’ Sunshine Gardens pair says

March 20, 2026

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Activism and altruism: Karen Zink reflects on a life of giving back after beating cancer

practitioner works to bolster women’s health care in La Plata County

March 3, 2026

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Family seeking asylum in Durango reunites in Colombia

of two – unsafe in home country – seeks new options

January 16, 2026

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Cold plunging: A cool way to help physical, mental health

Practice has gained in popularity, but proves to be more than hype for diehards

January 7, 2026

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Dementia care is a full-time job; Durango support group says caregivers aren’t alone

Resources available for exhausted family members in La Plata County

December 24, 2025

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La Plata County couple maintains optimism while adjusting to Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Jason is journaling, recording music and planning family time while his mind is sharp

December 22, 2025

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Native American Heritage Month celebrated with skate competition, music at The Hive in Durango

Community building the goal with ‘Rise of the Nation’ event Saturday

November 23, 2025

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Firefighters memorialized outside Durango Fire Protection District station

downtown station on display at open house on Saturday

November 15, 2025

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Surviving nature means embracing it, says Durango wilderness survival instructor

Rattlesnake bites or lightning strikes, knowledge is a powerful tool

October 25, 2025

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Durango man completes quest to try every burger in town

Harris’ endeavor turns into a celebration of food, friendship

October 23, 2025

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Brian Buerger steps down as Durango Winter Sports Club freeride ski director

says greatest joy is introducing kids to skiing and watching them grow

September 14, 2025

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Durango gardener grows an abode in the midst of a concrete jungle

‘Everybody should be growing flowers,’ Harry Browne says

September 9, 2025

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Dutch ovens, cowboy hats and biscuits: Chuckwagon dinner returns to La Plata County

Cattlemen's association hosts 23rd annual community cookout

August 26, 2025

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College was her portal to the world. She saw home in its reflection

Studying abroad and leading Native advocacy at Duke, Amanda Henderson says Ignacio remained her compass all along

July 29, 2025

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New Mexico family reunited with lost dog in Silverton

‘As long as there's a good outcome, it's so rewarding to reunite pets’

July 22, 2025

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Tenants move into Residences at Durango

Affordable apartments offer comfort, relief after delayed opening

July 20, 2025

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Durango coder creates mysterious downtown scavenger hunt for locals, tourists

led around city by AI secret agent phone calls

July 15, 2025

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Durango woman recognized as case manager of the year by Alliance Colorado

Zorn, employee at Community Connections, awarded for her commitment, compassion

June 22, 2025

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Re-homing pigeons: Durango man’s lifelong hobby to fly the nest

are ‘smart, reliable and pretty birds’

June 20, 2025

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Durango Parkinson’s Support Group fights back, raises awareness

becomes counterpunch to debilitating disease

May 18, 2025

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Durango veteran drives 3½ hours to Albuquerque weekly to protest VA job cuts

Olson wants to be a voice for employees who can’t speak up

May 18, 2025