Veterans affairs

Local News

Durango’s VFW Post 4031 gets a remodel, including new kitchen, dining area

digs will provide top-notch space to rent, generate funds for vets

February 25, 2020

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Veterans support foundation pays Koppenhafer mortgage

gunnery sergeant chosen for ‘Season of Hope’ campaign

December 19, 2019

Local News

Cortez City Park to be renamed Veterans Park

Also: Councilor Carlson steps down; marijuana code revised

December 14, 2019

Local News

Cortez residents line Montezuma Avenue for veterans parade

Airplanes' 'missing man' flyover highlights event

November 11, 2019

Local News

Veterans Day Parade honors service of millions

children, event caps lesson about peacekeeping

November 11, 2019

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La Plata County veterans center saves 15 lives in first year

Nonprofit offers counseling, financial aid, social support

November 11, 2019

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Wounded veteran honored with house in Bayfield

Sinise Foundation donates smart home to Iraq vet

October 25, 2019

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Haircuts, clothing and more provided to Four Corners vets

annual Veterans Stand Down held at fairgrounds in Durango

October 17, 2019

Local News

Green Beret honored in Cortez memorial service

Sgt. 1st Class Will Lindsay, killed in Afghanistan, is remembered for his service, laughter and the light he brought to…

September 1, 2019

Local News

Photo: Wall at Sunshine Gardens honors military service

Mikaela Saunderson with Sunshine Gardens decorates a wall Wednesday in the assisted-living facility to honor residents, family members and staff…

July 25, 2019

Local News

Veterans enjoy day on the Animas River

Barbecue helps former service members rekindle camaraderie

June 23, 2019

Local News

Veterans from five wars share stories of service, loss

affects everyone differently, but for most, it’s a life-changing event

May 20, 2019

Local News

Larsen hears charges, potential penalties for police chase

man faces 32 charges; potential for life-long jail sentence

April 4, 2019

Local News

Old heroes to make appearance in Veterans Day Parade

Scouts to celebrate veterans for Spirit of ’45 campaign

November 9, 2018

Regional News

New veterans’ cemetery slated for northern New Mexico

U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, along with U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, on Wednesday announced approval of funding…

September 21, 2018

Local News

New center provides emergency aid, counseling to veterans

mental health care, financial aid and yoga classes are offered

September 7, 2018

Regional News

New Colorado VA hospital opens … late and over budget

Veterans strolled the halls and peered into operating rooms at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora on…

July 22, 2018

Local News

Dolores family honors five brothers who fought in World War II

family dedicates memorial in new Nature Center

July 18, 2018

Local News

American Legion hosts Summerfest Carnival July 20-21

features games, teen dance and nonprofits

July 16, 2018

Local News

Photo: A day on the river

Several veterans organizations in Durango organized a raft trip down the Animas River and a picnic at Santa Rita Park…

June 24, 2018

Local News

Memorial Day ceremony focuses on soldiers lost in the Middle East

Durango event draws 100 to honor fallen service members

May 28, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County Daughters of the American Revolution plants flags for Memorial Day

Members honor veterans at area cemeteries

May 26, 2018

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Montezuma County DAR plants flags for Memorial Day

Members honor veterans at area cemeteries

May 25, 2018

Local News

Fort Lewis College Veterans Club cooks chili for the homeless

marks club’s first community outreach

April 17, 2018