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Colorado Connections Academy opens 2026-27 enrollment
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Colorado Connections Academy opens 2026-27 enrollment

February 13, 2026

Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is now open for grades K-12 for Colorado Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school with college and career readiness courses. The school offers…

No Secret Police petition drive held through March 6
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No Secret Police petition drive held through March 6

February 13, 2026

A citizen-initiated movement, styled “No Secret Police in Durango” is proposing a new Durango ordinance requiring all law enforcement officers to wear visible identification and prohibiting them from masking their…

Thank you to Riverview Animal Hospital
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Thank you to Riverview Animal Hospital

February 13, 2026

I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the wonderful team at Riverview Animal Hospital for their generosity in providing free pet claw clippings to the residents’ pets of…

Michael Goldman family grateful for support
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Michael Goldman family grateful for support

February 13, 2026

On behalf to the family of Michael Goldman, I wish to thank all of the folks who have been so supportive during this extraordinarily difficult time. In my disbelief, shock…

And the West is History: 1800 block of Main – 1974
And the West is History

And the West is History: 1800 block of Main – 1974

February 9, 2026

Winter 1974 saw heavy snowfall in Durango. A photo taken in this location today will show the Wendy’s restaurant located next to where the youngsters are playing. A State Farm…

Winter Bike to Work Day to be held Feb. 13
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Winter Bike to Work Day to be held Feb. 13

February 6, 2026

Winter Bike to Work Day 2026 will be held Feb. 13. This long-running community event is a chance to celebrate and promote sustainable transportation during the winter. This celebration consists…

Crisosto Apache named Colorado’s newest poet laureate
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Crisosto Apache named Colorado’s newest poet laureate

January 30, 2026

Crisosto Apache is Colorado's new poet laureate. (Ryan Warner/CPR News)cca Apache, who lives in Lakewood, is a member of the Mescalero Apache, Chiricahua Apache and Diné (Navajo) tribes, and is…

Women in agriculture: A climate of resilience
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Women in agriculture: A climate of resilience

January 30, 2026

I know a lot of our farmers, ranchers and gardeners are men, but right now I want to put a spotlight on the amazing women in our community. La Plata…

VITA offers free tax preparation services
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VITA offers free tax preparation services

January 30, 2026

VITA – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance – will again be preparing tax returns for individuals and families with income less than $68,000. The free service will be held Mondays and…