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Animas Valley Elementary teaches the ABCs of emotional intelligence

Animas Valley Elementary teaches the ABCs of emotional intelligence

program focuses on kindness, communication, self-worth

December 22, 2017

Condos, businesses planned for College Drive and East Eighth Avenue in Durango

Condos, businesses planned for College Drive and East Eighth Avenue in Durango

Kangaroo Express may be replaced with three-story building

December 21, 2017

Durango schools update procedures for detecting concussions

Durango schools update procedures for detecting concussions

created to identify students suffering from head injuries

December 19, 2017

Food hall proposed near Durango Mall

Food hall proposed near Durango Mall

Building could house 8-10 restaurants in shipping containers

December 17, 2017

Dry weather leaves many in Durango wondering: Will it ever snow?

Dry weather leaves many in Durango wondering: Will it ever snow?

Niña forecast spells dry conditions for Southwest Colorado

December 16, 2017

Beware of overindulging in ‘holiday cheer’ at office parties

Beware of overindulging in ‘holiday cheer’ at office parties

Helpful hints for making sure you’re not the talk of the bash

December 15, 2017

Durango schools look to enhance emergency drills

Durango schools look to enhance emergency drills

Snowberger, law enforcement officials seek more frequent cross-training sessions

December 14, 2017

Animas High students bring fresh eyes to homelessness issue in Durango

Animas High students bring fresh eyes to homelessness issue in Durango

‘It opened my eyes. They’re not so different from us’

December 13, 2017

Police Chief Kamran Afzal brings focus on community

Police Chief Kamran Afzal brings focus on community

Virginia to Durango, lead law enforcer brings experience that works in both places

December 11, 2017

Durango’s lack of snow doesn’t deter Christmas shoppers

Durango’s lack of snow doesn’t deter Christmas shoppers

retailers prefer snowcapped San Juans and skiers in town

December 10, 2017

How much do you pay to flush?

How much do you pay to flush?

Regional towns are outpacing the national average for wastewater rates

December 9, 2017

4 small fires started Friday along Goeglein Gulch Road in Durango

4 small fires started Friday along Goeglein Gulch Road in Durango

Juvenile arrested Friday in connection with blazes

December 8, 2017

Authorities identify two victims in shooting at Aztec High School

Authorities identify two victims in shooting at Aztec High School

Students recount a terrifying morning: ‘I heard a lot of shots’

December 7, 2017

Latest homeless count likely underestimates numbers in Durango and Colorado

Latest homeless count likely underestimates numbers in Durango and Colorado

Affordable housing shortage driving problem

December 7, 2017

School counselors help students navigate today’s social and academic challenges

School counselors help students navigate today’s social and academic challenges

Durango School District 9-R has higher student-to-counselor ratio than state average

December 6, 2017

Seizure of 115 animals has cost Humane Society tens of thousands of dollars

Seizure of 115 animals has cost Humane Society tens of thousands of dollars

Plata County resident relinquishes possession of animals

December 4, 2017

Pickleball helps Durango woman beat back depression

Pickleball helps Durango woman beat back depression

Sykes describes herself as a billboard for the sport

December 4, 2017

Colorado aims to clean up trashy record on recycling

Colorado aims to clean up trashy record on recycling

Composting could cut landfill waste, help state hit goals

December 3, 2017

New survey reveals how common sexual assault is

New survey reveals how common sexual assault is

least 1 in 4 women are raped by the time they are 44 years old

December 2, 2017

Readers weigh in on possible name change for Fort Lewis College

Readers weigh in on possible name change for Fort Lewis College

‘College’ and ‘University’ receive support, but the acronym ‘FLU’ presents a challenge

December 1, 2017

Durango restaurants to participate in Dine Out to End Childhood Hunger

Durango restaurants to participate in Dine Out to End Childhood Hunger

Cafe, Eno and Ore House to donate percentage of Thursday proceeds

November 29, 2017

A new way to track our mental health indicators

A new way to track our mental health indicators

dashboard looks at suicides, depression and binge drinking

November 28, 2017

Advocate wins state award for work to help people with disabilities

Advocate wins state award for work to help people with disabilities

Ragsdell makes accessibility a priority for rural population

November 27, 2017

Bayfield football gives its fans rare home state championship game

Bayfield football gives its fans rare home state championship game

to be played in La Plata County since 1968

November 24, 2017