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Durango veteran drives 3½ hours to Albuquerque weekly to protest VA job cuts

Durango veteran drives 3½ hours to Albuquerque weekly to protest VA job cuts

Olson wants to be a voice for employees who can’t speak up

After 31 years, Durango Albertsons says goodbye to Mike Rustad

After 31 years, Durango Albertsons says goodbye to Mike Rustad

65-year-old resident celebrated his last day of work on Thursday

February 2, 2025

Today is Rosie the Riveter Day. We asked Durango resident Judy Winzell of its importance

Today is Rosie the Riveter Day. We asked Durango resident Judy Winzell of its importance

National day honors women who kept U.S. economy and war effort strong during WWII

‘Dirtbag with technology’: Luke Mehall on the counterculture within climbing

‘Dirtbag with technology’: Luke Mehall on the counterculture within climbing

Durango-based business owner reflects on his work as a climber, steward and writer

October 29, 2022

Fort Lewis College dean focuses on the lexicon of learning

Fort Lewis College dean focuses on the lexicon of learning

Trujillo sees value of land and language

After 26 years, Cmdr. Rita Warfield hangs up her badge

After 26 years, Cmdr. Rita Warfield hangs up her badge

Longtime officer advanced training about domestic violence, sexual assault

AeroAngel flies sick children to critical medical care

AeroAngel flies sick children to critical medical care

Pestal launched free service in 2010

September 7, 2020

COVID-19 can’t stop Josefita Herrera’s 106th birthday bash

COVID-19 can’t stop Josefita Herrera’s 106th birthday bash

Drive-by parade and outdoor festivities replace centenarian’s normal party at Oxford Grange

Local artists’ medium ‘luxurious, flowing, beautiful’ … and repulsive?

Local artists’ medium ‘luxurious, flowing, beautiful’ … and repulsive?

Rosemary Meza-DesPlas often uses her own hair in art

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

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

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

Longtime Durango health educator dies at 93

Longtime Durango health educator dies at 93

Ruth Bowman advocated for recreational facilities for 6 decades

February 24, 2020

Interim city manager seeks opportunity in challenge

Interim city manager seeks opportunity in challenge

Blake interested in permanent manager position, but family comes first

February 3, 2020

A passion for helping Durango’s homeless

A passion for helping Durango’s homeless

Richard Dilworth doesn’t always get paid for the work he does, but he does it with joy

December 23, 2019

Travel defines chairwoman of Durango Ethics Board

Travel defines chairwoman of Durango Ethics Board

College trip turns into a lifelong adventure for Katherine Burgess

December 2, 2019

Chef Charles Childers encourages teamwork in the kitchen

Chef Charles Childers encourages teamwork in the kitchen

Nature’s Oasis chef has made a career out of culinary communication

To resolve conflict, Durango resident reaches for old tool: Communication

To resolve conflict, Durango resident reaches for old tool: Communication

Turiel teaches listening, solution-based approaches

Durango’s gas man plans to retire

Durango’s gas man plans to retire

42 years at Peerless Tires, Sammy Denham is ready to be a granddad

Longtime federal magistrate David West to hang up the robe

Longtime federal magistrate David West to hang up the robe

Colleagues say he was ‘fair’ and ‘sympathetic’ during his 32 years on the bench

December 10, 2018

416 Fire inspires new Red Cross volunteer

416 Fire inspires new Red Cross volunteer

arrival to Southwest Colorado aids Hurricane Florence relief effort

October 1, 2018

Hillcrest golf pro sets sights on new course

Hillcrest golf pro sets sights on new course

Vickers taps in after 13 years at Durango municipal course

Durango woman brings healing touch to veterans, others in need

Durango woman brings healing touch to veterans, others in need

Schaefer practices energy-based therapy

January 8, 2018

Charles Siegele, ‘quiet leader’ and longtime Purgatory employee, dies at 70

Charles Siegele, ‘quiet leader’ and longtime Purgatory employee, dies at 70

Durangoan involved with Snowdown since its inception

December 18, 2017

Two artists bring Christmas cheer to Durango’s storefronts

Two artists bring Christmas cheer to Durango’s storefronts

snow, no problem for spreading holiday spirit

December 18, 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

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