Veterans affairs

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Middle East veterans reflect on past wars as Iran conflict enters sixth week

warns of risks tied to regime change

April 8, 2026

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Durango VFW hosts Easter brunch for veterans

Fundraising effort provides food, housing and bill payments

April 5, 2026

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American Legion state, national commanders visit Durango Post 28

Leaders met with local veterans to discuss concerns and share support resources

March 15, 2026

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La Plata County appoints new veterans service officer

Commissioners formally approved Erick Burgos

January 15, 2026

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La Plata County seeks new veterans service officer

Dotson to step down after five years in the role

December 12, 2025

Local News

Durango honors service, sacrifice at annual Veterans Day parade

‘As young men, we put our lives on the line,’ local Navy veteran says

November 11, 2025

Local News

‘They are, not they were’: Gold Star parents honor children in Durango

Families of fallen service members gather to share memories, support one another, keep their children’s stories alive at annual healing…

October 4, 2025

Local News

Defense secretary’s speech ‘very useful’ in giving military direction, says retired four-star general in Durango

Hegseth promotes ‘warrior ethos’ at Quantico assembly

October 3, 2025

Local News

Hall of Heroes to be hosted this weekend at VFW Post 4031 in Durango

auction will support Healing Conference for Gold Star Families

October 2, 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

Local News

Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs meets on tribal land for first time

gathers in Ignacio at invitation of Southern Ute leadership

April 5, 2025

Regional News

Colorado veterans join nationwide protests against VA job cuts and health care reductions

‘Respect and support those who served’ one sign reads

March 14, 2025

Local News

Veterans eligible for free rides from Durango Transit thanks to $10,000 donation

Transportation director expects funds to last three years

January 3, 2025

Local News

VFW Post 4031 in Durango awards scholarships to local Voices of Democracy winners

Student essays recited for audience after Pearl Harbor Day flag ceremony

December 7, 2024

Local News

Durango man digitizing grandfather’s WWII memorabilia to keep legacy alive

Saturday marks 83rd anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack

December 5, 2024

Local News

Three World War II veterans will be celebrated in Cortez

DAV Outreach Center is putting on an event in their honor

December 3, 2024

Local News

Hundreds gather to honor veterans at annual Durango parade

celebrates service, camaraderie and offers therapeutic relief for some

November 12, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Veterans Day Parade on Main Avenue in Durango

(Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)cca

November 11, 2024

Local News

Veterans Day Parade hits Main Avenue on Monday

usually draws hundreds of residents wanting to pay respects to former service members

November 8, 2024

Local News

Company donates $30,000 worth of plumbing and labor to VFW in Durango

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031 needed replacement for original cast iron lines

November 2, 2024

Local News

Numerous Memorial Day weekend events lined up in Durango

American flags at Greenmount Cemetery before Memorial Day services.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Durango is ready to again honor the men and…

May 23, 2024

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Vietnam veterans remembered and honored in Durango at wreath-laying ceremony

‘Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another’

March 29, 2024

Local News

President of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund to speak Friday in Durango

service members will honor fallen comrades with wreath-laying ceremony and free dinner at VFW

March 25, 2024

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Polis names former Southern Ute tribal chairman to Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs

Richards Sr. becomes first Native American to be appointed

March 19, 2024