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Youngest of Durango family of veterans buried in Greenmount Cemetery

Roybal men served their country

Controversial elk research operation coming to an end

ElkQuest vacating Old Fort property after 13 years

Cortez City Council approves hospital site plan

Southwest Memorial expansion includes new patient wing, office building

Several events planned across Southwest Colorado to honor those who gave all for our liberty

Durango The Vietnam Veterans Association will honor those who died in the Vietnam War at 10 a.m. Monday at a…

Cruiser Crit cyclists get creative with colorful costumes

2016, Memorial Day patriotism tops the charts

Tuesday is deadline to change party affiliation for the June 28 primary

can notify by mail or in person

Photo: Pint-sized pedaling passion

Local Briefs

The Southwest Chapter of the Colorado Native Plant Society will offer a field trip to Miramonte State Natural Area west…

‘Glad I can’t read’

Sue Herlihy took this photo of her dog, Hazel, breaking a rule at Durango Nursery.Courtesy of Sue Herlihy Coming in…

Monday Durango Dayplanner

Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave.,…

Innovations could help address abandoned mine problems

committee members call for mining law reforms

Bear killed after scratching Montezuma County resident

Juvenile bear trying to reach dog food

Photo: School’s out for summer!

On their last day of the school year, Mountain Middle School students had more to celebrate than summer vacation as…

Sunday Durango Dayplanner

Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Durango Fiesta Days Carnival, 2-10 p.m., La…

Fallen soldiers honored in Silverton after train ride from Durango

‘It’s not until it touches your life ... that you truly start to understand’

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The new ‘El Rancho Tavern’ cocktail lounge will open tonight at 8 o’clock. The lounge is located…

Local Briefs

The Women’s Resource Center seeks volunteers for its annual Men Who Grill fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June…

Two mountain passes in way of Iron Horse Classic cyclists

Thousands tackle iconic ride from Durango to Silverton

Dayplanner Saturday

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot. Flag placement, volunteers welcome, 9 a.m., American Legion Memorial, Greenmount…

Durango graduations launch seniors into the future

Durango High School, Animas High School seniors say goodbye

Party in park kicks off weekend of racing

Local Briefs

Mark Wherry will present the story of local pioneer Olga Little at the Rotary Club of Durango on Tuesday. A…

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The high school swimming pool will be operated on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of each week this…

Who’s gonna fill Ned Overend’s shoes at the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Blevins, Kuss stand up tall as favorite young riders