Senior citizens

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Durango couple continues lifelong friendship in assisted living

‘We’ve been able to adjust together,’ Sunshine Gardens pair says

March 20, 2026

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Is this what life after 50 looks like?

Durango’s Seniors Outdoors! club offers connection, challenge on trails across Colorado

September 5, 2025

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Durango resident to celebrate 102nd birthday on Monday

Margaret Turnell: ‘It’s been a good life. We’ve had our ups and downs, but that's just part of (it)’

April 12, 2025

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Durango senior center to close Fridays

Transportation services available during extended hours and meals still available five days a week

February 7, 2025

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Durango woman to celebrate 101st birthday

Simmons, who lives at Junction Creek nursing home, will celebrate big milestone on Aug. 31

August 24, 2024

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La Plata County seniors – and their loved ones – learn how to avoid nursing homes

and disability advocate teaches older residents how to age in place for as long as possible

August 22, 2024

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$6 million in construction funding awarded to Three Springs senior living center

Construction started in 2022 to provide more options for assisted living

January 17, 2024

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Durango ADA improvements underway, but universal accessibility a distant goal

Disability advocates say more work is needed along north Main Avenue

September 22, 2023

New Mexico

Boundless Adventures Park slated to begin construction early 2024

Tibbetts All Abilities Park Foundation forges ahead, seeks funding

May 23, 2023

New Mexico

Aztec Senior Center remodel moves forward

$650,000 project includes new kitchen and multipurpose room

April 25, 2023

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Photos: 100 years strong

Margaret Turnell, is all smiles as she greets longtime friend Bill Armstrong on Saturday as she celebrates her 100th birthday…

April 15, 2023

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City dispels rumor it plans to ‘defund’ Durango-La Plata Senior Center

containing false information was posted to residents’ doors at a 53-unit living complex in Three Springs

February 3, 2023

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Pine River Valley seniors express pandemic resilience through quilt work

in Place COVID-19 textile art project took two years to complete

January 30, 2023

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With COVID in rearview mirror, how is Southwest Colorado reengaging seniors?

cites transportation troubles, lack of geriatric providers and poor access to mental health services as concerns

January 28, 2023

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La Plata County residents turn to social media for help clearing driveways, sidewalks

storms have left many overwhelmed with excessive snow removal

January 21, 2023

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Developer plans 124-unit senior care center in Three Springs

the clock staffing and rec facilities envisioned for Mesa Verde Estates

November 26, 2022

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Town of Bayfield, seniors spar over use of Pine River Senior Center

Residents say the facility has not been operated properly since opening in 2021

May 5, 2022

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Volunteers of America responds to complaints at Durango senior living complex

apartments being filled, VOA looking to fill job positions

October 24, 2021

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Senior residents of low-income apartments in Durango watch as services decline

Retiree community with multiple vacancies has been without management for more than a year

October 20, 2021

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Durango woman celebrates 105 years

Mitylene Shultz was born in 1916 and loved traveling and tasting foods of the world

October 9, 2021

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COVID-19 death, outbreak reported at Beehive Homes assisted living facility in Cortez

Facility previously had an outbreak in December

September 11, 2021

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Assisted-living center in Durango battles COVID-19 outbreak

Sunshine Gardens Senior Community reports 11 cases among staff members, residents

August 31, 2021

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How long can you age at home? It may depend on network there to help

agencies share resources to help seniors postpone assisted living

July 15, 2021

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Bayfield senior center slowly reopens, but not fast enough for some

A coordinator has been terminated, and programs are lacking, residents say

July 8, 2021