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‘Word pedometer’ aims to improve language development for children in Southwest Colorado

‘Word pedometer’ aims to improve language development for children in Southwest Colorado

program pushes parents, caregivers to converse more with toddlers

Manna, Garden Project merge to advance food security mission

Manna, Garden Project merge to advance food security mission

join to have a larger impact on vulnerable populations

Cortez Congressman to exit Washington stage

Cortez Congressman to exit Washington stage

Republican Scott Tipton fought for water rights, small businesses and less bureaucracy

What, a new coffeehouse?

What, a new coffeehouse?

Yup, but this one is near FLC, far from Main Avenue

Wanted: Bodies to fill positions at Durango restaurants

Wanted: Bodies to fill positions at Durango restaurants

Enhanced unemployment benefits blamed for tight labor market

Groups launch new partnerships to tackle food insecurity

Groups launch new partnerships to tackle food insecurity

the pandemic, nonprofits have identified needs, restructured services

How has social distancing changed cohousing community in Southwest Colorado?

How has social distancing changed cohousing community in Southwest Colorado?

things are different, but there is also more interest in joining communal neighborhood

Is lightning playing a bigger role in Southwest Colorado wildfires?

Is lightning playing a bigger role in Southwest Colorado wildfires?

Hot, dry and windy conditions set stage for blazes to spread

EPA will temporarily plug ‘bad boy’ mine near Silverton

EPA will temporarily plug ‘bad boy’ mine near Silverton

Experiment will help agency understand region’s hydrology, evaluate long-term solution

La Plata County brings the fight back to noxious weeds

La Plata County brings the fight back to noxious weeds

A rise in funding revitalizes program targeting plants harmful to agriculture, wildlife

Second Time Around gets a second lease on life

Second Time Around gets a second lease on life

help of family and friends, new owners keep consignment shop open

Bald eagle recovering this Fourth of July after crash landing in Durango

Bald eagle recovering this Fourth of July after crash landing in Durango

resting at rehab center after flying into power lines

10 absolutely fun things to do in Southwest Colorado on Fourth of July

10 absolutely fun things to do in Southwest Colorado on Fourth of July

Holiday plans that keep you safe during pandemic, high fire danger

Giant American flag can’t be missed near Bayfield

Giant American flag can’t be missed near Bayfield

build 100-foot pole, raise flag as message of hope

What’s next for Durango’s Buckley Park?

What’s next for Durango’s Buckley Park?

9-R may sell property, but may want to see green space protected

Seeking food security, some Durango-area residents turn to local farmers

Seeking food security, some Durango-area residents turn to local farmers

Growers shift to direct-to-customer sales during pandemic

Chef Safari has a ‘gift’ for Durango: Eat Zawadi

Chef Safari has a ‘gift’ for Durango: Eat Zawadi

African cuisine features dishes from across the continent

Masks: The new normal at Durango businesses

Masks: The new normal at Durango businesses

Merchants take little flak from tourists or locals for face coverings

Volunteer commission at forefront of Durango’s anti-racism effort

Volunteer commission at forefront of Durango’s anti-racism effort

tackles diversity, equity and inclusion issues – and it’s not always pretty

Vehicle allows faster rescue in backcountry north of Durango

Vehicle allows faster rescue in backcountry north of Durango

military truck converted to ride on narrow gauge tracks

Navajo Nation adapts to fight wildfires during pandemic

Navajo Nation adapts to fight wildfires during pandemic

new protocols in place, crews hitting fires hard and keeping them small

Durango businesses get creative with Main Avenue bump-outs

Durango businesses get creative with Main Avenue bump-outs

shops, restaurants pleased as they expand into the street

Rain or shine: Volunteer network helps track drought

Rain or shine: Volunteer network helps track drought

radar is lacking, ground observers help monitor moisture

A mentor becomes leader of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado

A mentor becomes leader of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado

Plvan a hitchhiker, a goofball, a Fortune 500 businessman