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‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito

‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito

‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur…

Activism and altruism: Karen Zink reflects on a life of giving back after beating cancer

Activism and altruism: Karen Zink reflects on a life of giving back after beating cancer

practitioner works to bolster women’s health care in La Plata County

FLC Turning Point USA chapter president says he has ‘thick skin’ amid controversy

FLC Turning Point USA chapter president says he has ‘thick skin’ amid controversy

Lewis College senior is proud of club despite backlash

December 15, 2025

This Vallecito couple wants to make La Plata County a hot-spot for gay weddings

This Vallecito couple wants to make La Plata County a hot-spot for gay weddings

‘Gay couples have money. Money helps our local economy,’ co-owner of Cinder and Pine Weddings says

November 25, 2025

Fort Lewis College student runs, rides and swims over 130 miles in 23 hours – just for fun

Fort Lewis College student runs, rides and swims over 130 miles in 23 hours – just for fun

Hill wanted pay homage to Durango through a feat of endurance

October 12, 2025

One man’s quest to rank 38 hamburger joints in Durango area

One man’s quest to rank 38 hamburger joints in Durango area

‘Burgers are ingrained in America’s soul,’ Steve Harris says. ‘They’re comfort food’

Durango veteran drives 3½ hours to Albuquerque weekly to protest VA job cuts

Durango veteran drives 3½ hours to Albuquerque weekly to protest VA job cuts

Olson wants to be a voice for employees who can’t speak up

Finding balance: After a rough crash, paraglider and highliner Sean Englund reflects on risk

Finding balance: After a rough crash, paraglider and highliner Sean Englund reflects on risk

after crashing, he’s grappling with public perception of his activities as he tries to make them more accessible

February 26, 2024

Owner and matriarch of Durango’s Toh-Atin Gallery dies, age 97

Owner and matriarch of Durango’s Toh-Atin Gallery dies, age 97

and friends share stories and love for the woman who meant so much to so many

WWII combat veteran from Bayfield celebrates his 100th birthday

WWII combat veteran from Bayfield celebrates his 100th birthday

Todeschi will be surrounded by family when he hits the mark March 26

For Durango woman paralyzed in crash, ADA laws and new wheels could make all the difference

For Durango woman paralyzed in crash, ADA laws and new wheels could make all the difference

Jessica Vought wants city of Durango to improve accommodations for disabled residents

October 23, 2022

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office sergeant has a memory like a steel trap

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office sergeant has a memory like a steel trap

Doughty recalls names, birthdays and even license plate numbers, sometimes for years

September 5, 2022

Bayfield woman, 18, is first female to become Eagle Scout in San Juan District

Bayfield woman, 18, is first female to become Eagle Scout in San Juan District

Zenger took an interest in scouting from her brothers and other family members

August 12, 2022

Durango man ‘humbled’ by Ukrainian people after humanitarian aid trip

Durango man ‘humbled’ by Ukrainian people after humanitarian aid trip

Bergman says being with the hurt, broken is his calling

Bayfield High School graduate to make debut on ‘Iron Chef’

Bayfield High School graduate to make debut on ‘Iron Chef’

Chenoweth to appear on Netflix on Wednesday

Painting and Asperger’s syndrome: A powerful pair

Painting and Asperger’s syndrome: A powerful pair

Durango man uses art to spread awareness about being on the spectrum

September 4, 2021

A new advocate for highway funding in Southwest Colorado

A new advocate for highway funding in Southwest Colorado

Garcia named regional commissioner for state Department of Transportation

August 15, 2021

State Patrol’s top cop in Southwest Colorado to retire

State Patrol’s top cop in Southwest Colorado to retire

Highway safety is improving, but distracted driving threatens it, says Capt. Adrian Driscoll

‘A science nerd’ helps realign U.S. Highway 550

‘A science nerd’ helps realign U.S. Highway 550

Meduna credits her dad for nurturing passion for science and numbers

Durango man reflects on years dedicated to bighorn sheep

Durango man reflects on years dedicated to bighorn sheep

Vandenberg has followed animals to far reaches of San Juan Mountains

Outlook weary for young La Plata farmer

Outlook weary for young La Plata farmer

growing season and global markets challenge local food producer

Despite paralysis and heartbreak, Durangoan finds joy

Despite paralysis and heartbreak, Durangoan finds joy

Jessica Vought draws from personal tragedy to warn others about dangers of drunken driving

December 17, 2018

Longtime federal magistrate David West to hang up the robe

Longtime federal magistrate David West to hang up the robe

Colleagues say he was ‘fair’ and ‘sympathetic’ during his 32 years on the bench

December 10, 2018

Plotting your passion

Plotting your passion

Plata County woman creates business updating maps