From the Extension Office What the four ‘H’s really mean in 4-H Before each 4-H meeting and event, we recite the 4-H Pledge. Our pledge not only tells us what each “H”… November 23, 2025
Travel Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip Sign boards of various educational consultants that attract youths to study abroad cover the facade of a building in Kochi,… November 23, 2025
Travel President Donald Trump unveils ‘FIFA Pass’ to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio listen as FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a meeting with… November 22, 2025
Southwest Life What is the history of Raton Pass? The view seen at Raton Pass heading south. (Briana Heaney/KRCC News) The interstate sits on what was once the Mountain… November 22, 2025
And the West is History And the West is History: Early Durango firefighters at July 4 parade – 1911 Durango established a volunteer fire department upon its founding in September 1881. This photo, taken in 1911 by Durango photographer… November 17, 2025
Travel From Milan to Cortina, a glance at the 2026 Winter Olympics venues Olympic rings are seen near a slope of the Stelvio Ski Center, a venue for the alpine skiing and ski… November 16, 2025
Southwest Life Work is underway to create a high tech film and technology training center in a historic school in northern New Mexico Work is underway to convert the historic Kearny Elementary School in Raton, N.M. into a film studio and education center.… November 16, 2025
Southwest Life Rainfall brings Colorado River drought relief, but concerns for next year’s water supply remain Water levels sit low in Lake Powell near Bullfrog, Utah, on Sept. 15, 2025. Negotiations to manage the shrinking reservoir… November 16, 2025
Community Winter has come: Tips for staying safe on the roads Trooper Hunter MathewsMark Stahl/CSP Photo The iconic phrase “Winter Is Coming” was first uttered on television in 2011 on the… November 14, 2025
Community Marvel Grange hosting community breakfast Marvel Grange is hosting a community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Nov. 29 at the Marvel Grange Hall, 217… November 14, 2025
Community Public Health Department office hours temporarily changing The La Plata County Public Health Department’s main office service window at 185 Suttle St., Ste. 100 will be open… November 14, 2025
Community County Road 240 guardrail project begins Monday, to last five weeks The La Plata County Road & Bridge Department has contracted for guardrail improvements on County Road 240 (Florida Road) from… November 14, 2025
Community International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day gathering to be held The annual International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at Durango… November 14, 2025
Community Ignacio’s annual Taste of Christmas to be held Dec. 5 The Taste of Christmas Holiday Market returns to the ELHI Community Center from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 immediately… November 14, 2025
Community Charitable giving is as easy as going online One of my biggest guilty pleasures is online shopping. Luckily for me, the Community Foundation has helped create a way… November 14, 2025
And the West is History And the West is History: 858 Main Ave., Durango – 1886 Founded in 1880, the Goodman Paint and Wallpaper Co. operated multiple locations in Durango throughout its 113 years in business.… November 10, 2025
Southwest Life Judge finds Montrose church guilty in unhoused camp case The United Methodist Church in Montrose was found guilty Wednesday offour charges related to allowing unhoused residents to camp on… November 9, 2025
Community Empty Chair Town Hall to be held An Empty Chair Town Hall will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit… November 8, 2025
Community City releases Veterans Day schedule The city of Durango’s announces its schedule for Veterans Day on Tuesday: City administrative offices will be closed. This includes:… November 7, 2025
Community Make bean soup mix at Durango Public Library Join Nicole Clark, M.Ed., RDN, La Plata County Extension Family and Consumer Science specialist and county director, for “Gifts from… November 7, 2025
Community Honoring our veterans with deepest gratitude This Veterans Day, Comfort Keepers extends our heartfelt thanks to all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.… November 7, 2025
Community DAR participated in day of service Durango and Pagosa DAR members baked and delivered more than 10,700 cookies to 18 first responder locations in Durango, Pagosa… November 5, 2025
Community Dr. Blake Brown offering free dental care for veterans Dr. Blake Brown and staff are proudly donating services and time to local veterans on Veterans Day, beginning at 8… November 5, 2025
And the West is History And the West is History: Hesperus – ca. 1895 The coal-camp community of J.A. Porter’s mine, near the La Plata River, was named Hesperus by Otto Mears when his… November 3, 2025