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Local News

After 29 years, Cole Hyson to close Colorado Trading Co.

Durangoan opened pawn shop after pursuing a pitching career in the major leagues

March 16, 2020

Business

Durango inventor builds a better dispenser

William Holden’s dispensers allow one-handed tears of paper towels and toilet paper

March 15, 2020

New Mexico

Is Aztec becoming Durango’s bedroom community?

housing prices high, Durangoans see more options to south

March 13, 2020

Local News

City replaces boulders near Durango Whitewater Park

water in 2019 dislodged rocks, creating dangerous conditions for boaters

March 12, 2020

Local News

Colorado launches effort to plug abandoned wells in La Plata County

with a strong budget, state regulator can now tackle orphaned gas sites

March 11, 2020

New Mexico

New Mexico family ranch cultivates outdoor recreation business

75-acre farm offers fly-fishing, disc-golf course, art gallery

March 10, 2020

Local News

For Jessica Matlock, leading La Plata Electric Association brings her home

Professional and family concerns align in Durango for cooperative’s CEO

March 9, 2020

Local News

Students at Durango High School explore career paths through vocational learning

Participants gain real-world experience while finding a passion

March 7, 2020

Southwest Life

Southern Ute Boarding School listed as a ‘most endangered’ place

Colorado Preservation working with tribe on plans for site, which recalls painful chapter of U.S. history

March 5, 2020

Local News

Nancy versus the cell tower

Durango woman joins effort to reduce wireless technology emissions

March 4, 2020

Local News

Colorado lawmakers want to stop dogs, cats from being euthanized

still allows euthanasia if animal is terminally ill, injured or dangerous

March 3, 2020

Action Line

City patches things over with local skeptics and atheists

White industrial tape covers the word “church” on East Third Avenue’s parking signs, ensuring the city is in compliance with…

March 2, 2020

Local News

How a grassroots organization empowers the Pine River Valley

Wilhoite’s leadership method is to embolden residents so she can back away

March 2, 2020

Local News

A historic designation for Helen’s Corner, a landmark northeast of Durango?

Country store has served rural residents, bicyclists and firefighters over the decades

February 29, 2020

Local News

Is an underpass possible at East 32nd Street?

Property owners say they’re ready to sell, which could allow for pedestrian crossing on Animas River Trail

February 28, 2020

Southwest Life

Scars of aspen decline persist nearly 20 years after drought

Logging can regenerate some stands, but changing climate a threat

February 27, 2020

Local News

Health alliance, community members demonstrate outside Mercy

Frustrations sparked when Centura appears to withdraw from negotiations with cooperative

February 26, 2020

Local News

Durango’s VFW Post 4031 gets a remodel, including new kitchen, dining area

digs will provide top-notch space to rent, generate funds for vets

February 25, 2020

Local News

Durango fertility doctor confronts his own death, head-on

his battle against cancer, Joseph Gambone holds a celebration of life

February 24, 2020

Business

Iron Horse: From inn to affordable housing

motel converted to Red Cliff Apartments

February 23, 2020

Local News

Mexican immigrant places hope in private bill after years in sanctuary

Sabido passes days doing yoga, beading and support work at Mancos United Methodist Church

February 22, 2020

Local News

In outdoor meccas, medical helicopters save lives

Regular training sessions help first responders sharpen skills

February 21, 2020

Local News

Where is the lower-elevation snow for Southwest Colorado?

country on track with annual snowpack, but valleys remain bare

February 19, 2020

Local News

The science of sunsets and the secrets of alpenglow

makes sunsets in the mountains and desert so unique?

February 18, 2020