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Teen, children programs returning to library

This year the Little Readers Storytime will run every Wednesday with stories, songs, activities, and crafts from 10:30 to 11…

August 23, 2018

News in brief

Nicole Fuller, a psychotherapist and certified addictions counselor, will discuss positive mental health as the school year starts. Fuller, who…

August 20, 2018

Local law enforcement to conduct DUI checkpoint this weekend

is to increase awareness around drunken driving

August 20, 2018

Riders in the Sky moseying to Durango

'America's Favorite Cowboys' to play two nights at Bar D Chuckwagon

August 16, 2018

Bull Draw Fire northwest of Nucla grows to 26,370 acres

pushes south toward homes and into 2004 burn scar

August 16, 2018

Education news

More than 400 students were named to Fort Lewis College’s dean’s list for the Spring 2018 semester. These students took…

August 16, 2018

House District 59 candidate Paul Jones earns spot on November ballot

Gunnison resident will challenge incumbent state Rep. Barbara McLachlan

August 6, 2018

Williams Partners sells Four Corners assets for $1.125 billion

plans to use proceeds to invest in Denver-Julesburg basin

August 5, 2018

Supporters of land-use initiative turn in more than 200,000 signatures

Proposal offers property owners a way to be compensated for land value

August 4, 2018

Investigation finds no foul play in death of former La Plata County Sheriff’s deputy

Jeremiah Lee was found dead inside burning home

August 4, 2018

News in brief

The Bank of the San Juans and Durango Land and Homes will hold a party to say “thank you” to…

August 2, 2018

Education news

The University of Wyoming lists 379 students from Colorado on the 2018 spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor…

August 1, 2018

Athletes can get physicals Aug. 3 in Ignacio

The physicals are good for middle school and high school athletes in the 2018-2019 sports seasons. For more information, call…

La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen 15th annual Chuckwagon Cook-Off results

Rodney Carriker lifts a Dutch oven lid to check his sourdough rolls Saturday at the annual chuckwagon cook-off hosted by…

Education news

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Keith Wickman of Bayfield was among the 1,561 Montana State University undergraduates who received diplomas during MSU’s…

Mercy named to list of ‘100 Great Community Hospitals’ for third straight year

According to Becker’s, the hospitals are recognized for clinical quality, operational excellence, and economic impact on surrounding areas. The Becker’s…

Final Music in the Mountains weekend blazes

arrives to close The Summer of the 416 Fire

July 26, 2018

Bear cub injured in 416 Fire is bandage-free

Orphaned cub will be released into the wild this winter

news in brief

Southern Ute Community Action Programs is hosting the annual Duck Race on July 28 as part of San Ignacio Festival.…

Library district holding budget meeting Tuesday

A short presentation will be followed by time for questions and answers and suggestions. The Pine River Public Library District…

Southern Ute Museum to participate in national preservation program

CAP helps museums improve the care of their collections by providing support for a conservation assessment of the museum’s collections…