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La Plata Family Centers Coalition to celebrate 40 years of community building Saturday

La Plata Family Centers Coalition to celebrate 40 years of community building Saturday

Community Farming Initiative continues to see success in third year

September 11, 2024

$15,000 offered for information about condor killing near Cortez

$15,000 offered for information about condor killing near Cortez

bird was killed near Lewis in March

September 11, 2024

All eyes drawn to Ignacio’s Dancing Spirit art center, which nears completion

All eyes drawn to Ignacio’s Dancing Spirit art center, which nears completion

Visitors look on with astonishment during sneak peek, which is desired effect facility has in mind

September 11, 2024

La Plata County will charge Durango High School students $50 to park at fairgrounds

La Plata County will charge Durango High School students $50 to park at fairgrounds

Revenue will be used to cover costs associated with maintaining lot

September 10, 2024

La Plata County commissioner candidates discuss land use at forum

La Plata County commissioner candidates discuss land use at forum

Salka, Paul Black agree on basic premise of issues, differ in approach to resolutions

September 10, 2024

Traffic delays at Camino del Rio intersection expected through November

Traffic delays at Camino del Rio intersection expected through November

Southbound Main Avenue drivers will no longer be able to turn left at 14th Street

September 10, 2024

Durango La-Plata County Airport secures nearly $13 million grant for terminal expansion project

Durango La-Plata County Airport secures nearly $13 million grant for terminal expansion project

Aviation director says project is scheduled to finish in 2026

September 10, 2024

How Durango School District supported newcomer students to practice English this year

How Durango School District supported newcomer students to practice English this year

9-R received 36 new-to-English students last school year, compared with six in 2021

September 10, 2024

Horse gallery show opens in Cortez

Horse gallery show opens in Cortez

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery hosted an opening reception for their latest show on Saturday

September 9, 2024

Woman found dead in Animas River is identified

Woman found dead in Animas River is identified

Rafting company spotted body and notified police

September 9, 2024

With no phone, wallet or car, he died in the Colorado wilderness, leaving $30,000 to the food bank

With no phone, wallet or car, he died in the Colorado wilderness, leaving $30,000 to the food bank

Scheppegrell, 79, spent 20 years living alone northeast of Durango. His body was found last month

September 9, 2024

Durango police, Four Corners Motorcycle Rally official say event was a success

Durango police, Four Corners Motorcycle Rally official say event was a success

Collaboration between DPD and rally organizers helps enforcement on hectic holiday weekend

September 8, 2024

Virtual CD3 candidate forum to be held on Sept. 18

Virtual CD3 candidate forum to be held on Sept. 18

meeting an opportunity to learn about candidates’ platforms

September 8, 2024

Proposed ‘vacancy tax’ draws mixed reactions from Durango area officials

Proposed ‘vacancy tax’ draws mixed reactions from Durango area officials

Colorado Association of Ski Towns proposes taxing second homes and vacation rentals

September 8, 2024

This new Cortez home is made of foam

This new Cortez home is made of foam

nontraditional build will be move-in ready by the end of the month

September 7, 2024

Familiar issues float to top of voters’ minds, Democratic candidate Adam Frisch says

Familiar issues float to top of voters’ minds, Democratic candidate Adam Frisch says

Second-time contender for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District hits Durango on campaign trail

September 7, 2024

Durango City Council approves Indigenous land acknowledgment

Durango City Council approves Indigenous land acknowledgment

Statement to be read at city meetings, appear in publications

September 7, 2024

Durango’s new deputy police chief takes oath, dons badge

Durango’s new deputy police chief takes oath, dons badge

Chris Gonzalez of Colorado Springs

September 7, 2024

Southwest Health System welcomes new doctor

Southwest Health System welcomes new doctor

Dr. Jameson Laub is family medical doctor at the hospital

September 6, 2024

Dolores Ranger District plans three prescribed burns in September

Dolores Ranger District plans three prescribed burns in September

Haycamp Mesa, Boggy Draw and Salter are selected

September 6, 2024

Cortez girl Raven Jeffers assists rescue of elderly neighbor

Cortez girl Raven Jeffers assists rescue of elderly neighbor

‘We’re calling her the family hero’

September 6, 2024

Durango slows its pace on Downtown’s Next Step

Durango slows its pace on Downtown’s Next Step

wants funding details, more discussion with councilors

September 6, 2024

Durango separates ‘Malfunction Junction’ from MidTown Safety and Connectivity project

Durango separates ‘Malfunction Junction’ from MidTown Safety and Connectivity project

to continue discussions with businesses, property owners

September 6, 2024

Juniper School in Durango integrates skateboarding into curriculum

Juniper School in Durango integrates skateboarding into curriculum

Charter program uses sport to help students with social-emotional learning, among other skills

September 6, 2024