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Durango man climbs SkySteps eight times for 80th birthday

Winslow marks milestone with a fundraiser for nonprofits

May 16, 2025

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Durango bus driver describes the ‘good, bad and different’ he’s seen on the road

Working in transit offers a unique perspective on the city

May 7, 2025

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Durango resident to celebrate 102nd birthday on Monday

Margaret Turnell: ‘It’s been a good life. We’ve had our ups and downs, but that's just part of (it)’

April 12, 2025

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Residents lambaste federal firings, Musk at International Women’s Day March in Durango

‘You can't be head of a company and then go out in public and then talk bad about your people’

March 8, 2025

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Jim Judge, professor and Durango archaeologist, dies at 90

Colleague says his leadership and approach to archaeology modernized research methods

February 16, 2025

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How to grow a marriage

Valentine’s Day, we asked three couples married for over 50 years how they keep the fire burning

February 14, 2025

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Ann Morse, who took Manna beyond traditional soup kitchen, departs organization

co-executive directors will help fill vacancy

February 6, 2025

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Hairstylist opens holistic salon on north Main Avenue in Durango

Salon a safe space away from toxicity and chaos

January 12, 2025

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Durango doctor goes where he’s needed – rural Honduras

Cares fundraising for 7,000-square-foot health clinic in El Rodeito

January 5, 2025

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Late Duane Smith honored with celebration of life at Fort Lewis College

Community remembers storied legacy of history teacher, Cubs fan and friend to all

January 5, 2025

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Veterans, Navajo Code Talkers honored with mural unveiling at American Legion in Durango

Plata County Historical Society, Indigenous tribal representatives, Chamber of Commerce speak at ceremony

November 5, 2024

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Durango man dead after fly-fishing incident in British Columbia

Abshagen died doing what he loved on Kispiox River

October 22, 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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‘Making a Difference’ speaker has message for survivors: ‘They are not alone’

Community Foundation to host Elizabeth Smart next week at Fort Lewis College

October 6, 2024

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Silverton outdoor community rescues Durango dog stranded on Ice Lake Trail

80-pound Labrador retriever called it quits after injuring paws

September 28, 2024

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Man struck by lightning recovering in Denver-area hospital

Corley was working on a ranch south of Durango when the bolt hit

September 21, 2024

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Community Foundation selects Elizabeth Smart for 2024 Making a Difference series

Speaking event and panel discussion set for Oct. 8 at Fort Lewis College

September 20, 2024

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Pastor, former boxer and exoneree visits Durango to share life story

Happenstance or hand of God? Darryl Burton speaks at The Good Fight Boxing Gym

September 16, 2024

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Durango’s first female mayor honored with tree planting, potluck brunch

Boulevard Neighborhood Association charter member says organization owes itself to Maxine Peterson’s foresight

September 13, 2024

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‘Never forget:’ 9/11 first responders honored at Durango stair climb

‘We know that there's that potential to pay the ultimate sacrifice’

September 11, 2024

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Durangoans sponsor Nicaraguan couple seeking refuge from repression

Ellingson’s and John Condie’s time in Peace Corps inspired them to help

August 6, 2024

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Retired motorcycle officer reunited with service bike

Wysocki purchased chopper at auction, two years after retiring from Durango Police Department

June 28, 2024

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Durango man to bike 760 miles to raise funds for chronically ill woman

Ayers is inspired by Brianna Hoffman’s medical journey

June 22, 2024

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Durango resident shocked to find viral photo of man he says is his father

‘It’s a picture of him doing what he did every day, and that was to be the best person he…

June 17, 2024