Human interest

Local News

Durango Derailers to pedal the passes Saturday in support of sick children

Nonprofit helps kids, families pay travel expenses in seeking care

May 22, 2024

Local News

Fort Lewis College’s first COVID class graduates

Students celebrate persevering through pandemic atop college life during Saturday’s commencement

May 4, 2024

Local News

Durango kennel-free cattery brings 12 cats displaced by Lahaina fire back to mainland

Care Durango a sanctuary, shelter and rescue all rolled into one

April 10, 2024

Local News

Durango woman shares what life is like since losing leg

Jeanette Wages was hit by a pickup truck while riding her motorcycle

March 22, 2024

Community

Cosmetologists trained to identify possible victims of human trafficking

trains salon workers in the Four Corners to look for identifying behaviors

March 19, 2024

Local News

Durango residents say leap day is another chance to make the most of life

a world where there never seems to be enough time, some are grateful for an extra day this year

February 29, 2024

Local News

Grief awareness spreading in post-pandemic world, says director at Grief Center of Southwest Colorado

Nonprofit to celebrate 15th anniversary in 2024

February 5, 2024

Local News

Durango group calls for City Council support of cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

remains to be seen whether councilors will take the group up on its proposal

January 27, 2024

Local News

Durango travelers recount stories of Middle Eastern, African refugees

Artists Giving Back nonprofit finishes second trip to Lesvos, Greece

January 26, 2024

Local News

Durango builder establishes vocational school in Guatemalan town

Fundación San Mateo enrolls 220 middle and high school students in 2023

January 12, 2024

Local News

Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center bids farewell to co-founder after eight years

Jennifer Stucka-Benally says departure is ‘bittersweet,’ but nonprofit is in good hands

January 5, 2024

Local News

La Plata Food Equity Coalition work group elevates minority entrepreneurs

putting language justice, commissary kitchens, more resources in business owners’ fingertips

November 29, 2023

Local News

Hundred Club of Durango celebrates 49 years

of 1974 fire victim shows support for community group

November 22, 2023

Gulliford's Travels

A generous donation to FLC

Longtime resident, Karen Hunzeker donates her farm to Fort Lewis College

November 12, 2023

Local News

Shanta Foundation in Durango empowers women to build communities

Fundraiser features women leaders from near and far

October 13, 2023

Local News

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy saved this Bayfield veteran’s life. He says it can save others

Mountain Hyperbarics in Durango treats vets free of charge through America’s Mighty Warriors

October 11, 2023

Local News

Beloved Durango columnist and journalist dies at 67

Colleagues of Ann Butler remember reporter for her compassion, intelligence and diligent fact-finding

September 14, 2023

Local News

Art nonprofit grows as Durango woman expands humanitarian efforts to Greece

“Artists Giving Back” has come full circle for Suzanne Horwich

September 10, 2023

Local News

Born into a right-handed world, ‘lefties’ have faced persecution, struggles and triumphs

International Left Handers Day recognizes challenges, celebrates differences

August 13, 2023

Local News

After being priced out of Durango, cycling legend takes homeownership into his own hands

‘Bicycle Bob’ Gregorio building eco-friendly dream home brick-by-brick in Aztec

August 1, 2023

Local News

Durango postal worker helps save woman’s life

89-year-old hadn’t picked up mail in three days, causing concern

July 10, 2023

Local News

Former Durango couple are changing lives in Ugandan orphanage

Facility for special needs children houses 49 kids, reunites 14 with their families

June 4, 2023

Local News

WWII combat veteran from Bayfield celebrates his 100th birthday

Todeschi will be surrounded by family when he hits the mark March 26

March 26, 2023

Regional News

World’s ugliest dog, Mr. Happy Face, to help other animals that had a rough start

It’s truly a face only a mother could love – and she does

July 12, 2022