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Snowdown Follies revises ticket refund policy

Because of COVID-19 and the uncertainty regarding public events, Snowdown Follies has revised its ticketing refund policy. In the event…

The Hive will host sober Snowdown event

The Hive will host the “Magical Mystical Mocktail Tour,” a sober Snowdown event, Jan. 27. At 5:30 p.m., participants will…

Foundation funds Durango nonprofits

El Pomar Foundation announced Tuesday that $15,000 in funding has been allocated to four Durango nonprofits. Southwest Center for Independence…

DAR announces Good Citizens Award winners

The Sarah Platt Decker Chapter of the Daughter of the American Revolution announced this years winners of the DAR Good…

Durango nonprofits win Colorado Humanities awards

Colorado Humanities announced Tuesday that Durango Independent Film Festival and La Plata County Historical Society won the Colorado Sustaining the…

Women’s Resource Center accepting nominations

The Women’s Resource Center is now accepting nominations for its Extraordinary Women Award. The award is part of the center’s…

January 13, 2022

Snowdown Prize Patrol requests donations

Snowdown Prize Patrol is requesting prize donations from local businesses. All prize donations are used for Snowdown events that are…

January 13, 2022

Knowledge is power: Understanding how to access college early and save money

I am still thankful for accidentally being scheduled into an English Composition concurrent enrollment class as a junior in high…

January 7, 2022

La Plata County Humane Society seeks donations for animal medical care

La Plata County Human Society said in a press release Tuesday that it recently received an 11-week old puppy with…

Pine River Library announces Winter, Spring youth programs

Beginning Jan. 10, the Pine River Library will start its new youth program schedule. For children in the 0- to-5-year-old…

Extension to offer ‘Aging Mastery Program’

La Plata County Extension will offer the “Aging Mastery Program,” a 10-week health and wellness program, to residents age 55…

Humane society holds dog adoption promotion

La Plata County Humane Society is having a dog adoption promotion to help free up the kennels, which are now…

Elks Lodge to host hoop shoot free-throw contest

The Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw basketball contest will celebrate its 50th anniversary Jan. 15 with a competition at…

December 30, 2021

Shock family thanks community for support

We would like to thank friends and neighbors for all the love and support after Emma Shock’s passing. All your…

December 21, 2021

Making requests to each other as a way to build connections

“So, does this mean we’re not exchanging presents?” Rose, age 14, asked, eyebrows narrowing into an adolescent cross-examination. Col, my…

December 18, 2021

Thank you to Animas Orthopedic Associates

I have had two total knee replacements since April. The expertise provided by Dr. Brinceton Phipps and Casey Gardner at…

December 18, 2021

Here to Help Day serves Durango Food Bank

Credit Union of Colorado recently held its annual Here to Help Day. For the event, volunteers offered their time to…

December 11, 2021

Library to host kids’ exhibition

Pine River Library will host an exhibition designed to teach children ages 7 to 11 about money, thanks to a…

Library announces board vacancy

Beginning Feb. 1, Pine River Library will have an opening on its board of trustees. The position is for a…

Southern Ute Boys & Girls Club announces toy drive

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Boys & Girls Club, police department and Los Pinos Fire District are hosting a toy…

Chamber announces toy drive

The Durango Chamber of Commerce is partnering with La Plata County Boys & Girls Club to host a toy drive…

Humane Society decorates for donations

La Plata County Humane Society decorated Pet Haus, Groom Room, Creature Comforts and its shelter with ornaments detailing a homeless…

Durango Wine Experience set to return

The Durango Wine Experience will return after its two-year pandemic hiatus. The weekendlong event will be held April 29 through…