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Who is Ashley Carruth, new leader of San Juan Mountains Association?

Outgoing director Stephanie Weber will transition into fundraising role

April 26, 2026

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‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito

‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur…

April 20, 2026

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Durango woman has been picking up city’s trash for nearly 30 years

Longtime volunteer teams up with neighborhood children to collect waste

March 30, 2026

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San Juan Citizen’s Alliance executive director to step down after 30 years

Pearson reflects on three decades of public lands advocacy

March 8, 2026

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Activism and altruism: Karen Zink reflects on a life of giving back after beating cancer

practitioner works to bolster women’s health care in La Plata County

March 3, 2026

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Meet Weylin Ryan, Ignacio’s new town manager

Lifelong La Plata County resident wants to balance growth with community character

February 7, 2026

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Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson retires after 23 years on bench

presided over several notable trials, is lauded for applying law evenly

January 11, 2026

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FLC Turning Point USA chapter president says he has ‘thick skin’ amid controversy

Lewis College senior is proud of club despite backlash

December 15, 2025

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This Vallecito couple wants to make La Plata County a hot-spot for gay weddings

‘Gay couples have money. Money helps our local economy,’ co-owner of Cinder and Pine Weddings says

November 25, 2025

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Surviving nature means embracing it, says Durango wilderness survival instructor

Rattlesnake bites or lightning strikes, knowledge is a powerful tool

October 25, 2025

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Fort Lewis College student runs, rides and swims over 130 miles in 23 hours – just for fun

Hill wanted pay homage to Durango through a feat of endurance

October 12, 2025

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Durango gardener grows an abode in the midst of a concrete jungle

‘Everybody should be growing flowers,’ Harry Browne says

September 9, 2025

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One man’s quest to rank 38 hamburger joints in Durango area

‘Burgers are ingrained in America’s soul,’ Steve Harris says. ‘They’re comfort food’

July 7, 2025

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Durango woman recognized as case manager of the year by Alliance Colorado

Zorn, employee at Community Connections, awarded for her commitment, compassion

June 22, 2025

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After 25 years at Durango High, school resource officer Leonard Martinez retires

‘It’s been probably one of the most rewarding jobs you could have as a police officer,’ he said

May 29, 2025

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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

May 18, 2025

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Durango man remembered for quiet presence, deep bond with nature

Marske, 86, disappeared in January after going for a walk in the Falls Creek area

April 12, 2025

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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

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Durango school bus driver Jonas Grushkin keeps eye on peripheries

Photographer, carpenter and musician reflects on a life of creativity

November 24, 2024

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At 84, Durango civil rights attorney Leonard Davies is still looking to make the justice system fair

Resident represented Black Panthers, migrant workers and other groups in freedom of speech and civil liberties cases

September 1, 2024

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Durango man to bike 760 miles to raise funds for chronically ill woman

Ayers is inspired by Brianna Hoffman’s medical journey

June 22, 2024

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Finding balance: After a rough crash, paraglider and highliner Sean Englund reflects on risk

after crashing, he’s grappling with public perception of his activities as he tries to make them more accessible

February 26, 2024

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Q&A: Durango Transit driver proud to be making a difference

Richards has three decades experience driving buses

July 15, 2023

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Snowdown board member retires, remembers 30 years of wild tradition

Ochsenreiter steps away, but promises to stay involved

June 13, 2023