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Veterans affairs

Cortez, Rico residents honor fallen service members on Memorial Day

Cortez, Rico residents honor fallen service members on Memorial Day

American Legion's Honor Guard held ceremonies remembering soldiers killed in action

La Plata County appoints new veterans service officer

La Plata County appoints new veterans service officer

Commissioners formally approved Erick Burgos

January 15, 2026

San Juan Mountain Adventures distributes holiday aid to Southwest Colorado veterans

San Juan Mountain Adventures distributes holiday aid to Southwest Colorado veterans

of the assisted veterans lives in Cortez

December 6, 2025

‘They are, not they were’: Gold Star parents honor children in Durango

‘They are, not they were’: Gold Star parents honor children in Durango

Families of fallen service members gather to share memories, support one another, keep their children’s stories alive at annual healing…

October 4, 2025

Defense secretary’s speech ‘very useful’ in giving military direction, says retired four-star general in Durango

Defense secretary’s speech ‘very useful’ in giving military direction, says retired four-star general in Durango

Hegseth promotes ‘warrior ethos’ at Quantico assembly

October 3, 2025

Hall of Heroes to be hosted this weekend at VFW Post 4031 in Durango

Hall of Heroes to be hosted this weekend at VFW Post 4031 in Durango

auction will support Healing Conference for Gold Star Families

October 2, 2025

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

Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs meets on tribal land for first time

Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs meets on tribal land for first time

gathers in Ignacio at invitation of Southern Ute leadership

Colorado veterans join nationwide protests against VA job cuts and health care reductions

Colorado veterans join nationwide protests against VA job cuts and health care reductions

‘Respect and support those who served’ one sign reads

Veterans eligible for free rides from Durango Transit thanks to $10,000 donation

Veterans eligible for free rides from Durango Transit thanks to $10,000 donation

Transportation director expects funds to last three years

January 3, 2025

Three World War II veterans will be celebrated in Cortez

Three World War II veterans will be celebrated in Cortez

DAV Outreach Center is putting on an event in their honor

December 3, 2024

President of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund to speak Friday in Durango

President of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund to speak Friday in Durango

service members will honor fallen comrades with wreath-laying ceremony and free dinner at VFW

Hundreds turn out to show respect during Veterans Day Parade in Durango

Hundreds turn out to show respect during Veterans Day Parade in Durango

‘Thank you’ to the veterans who paved the path for me … it made my service that much better’

November 11, 2023

Annual La Plata County Veterans Stand Down hosts slew of vendors and donated clothes

Annual La Plata County Veterans Stand Down hosts slew of vendors and donated clothes

Resource fair an invaluable place to ‘meet good people,’ receive help with trauma

September 23, 2023

Serving those who served

Serving those who served

Veterans could compile, complete disability claims at Wednesday’s clinic

August 18, 2023

VFW honors the fallen on Memorial Day in Mancos

VFW honors the fallen on Memorial Day in Mancos

‘The brotherhood runs deep in organizations like this’

Veterans Day Parade sees large crowd in Cortez

Veterans Day Parade sees large crowd in Cortez

Hundreds line Montezuma Avenue to honor veterans

November 12, 2021

Cortez Stand Down for Veterans bigger than ever

Cortez Stand Down for Veterans bigger than ever

170 veterans attended Saturday’s event

September 18, 2021

La Plata County comes together for veterans as Afghanistan falls into chaos

La Plata County comes together for veterans as Afghanistan falls into chaos

‘They don’t have to go through this alone,’ says county manager and Afghan vet

August 21, 2021

‘A lot of complex feelings’: How 3 Colorado veterans feel about Afghanistan’s collapse

‘A lot of complex feelings’: How 3 Colorado veterans feel about Afghanistan’s collapse

40 Coloradans died in the 20-year war

August 19, 2021

Four Corners veterans react to Afghanistan withdrawal

Four Corners veterans react to Afghanistan withdrawal

Uncertainty a pervading feeling among vets as U.S. pulls out of longest war

San Juan College named top Military Friendly School

San Juan College named top Military Friendly School

Institution receives honor for fifth consecutive year

Navy veteran Gail Harris breaks barriers on race, police

Navy veteran Gail Harris breaks barriers on race, police

‘My ceiling became the next generation’s floor’

Children create cards for Montezuma County Patriots’ Valentines for Veterans

Children create cards for Montezuma County Patriots’ Valentines for Veterans

Group’s event signals new focus, leader says

February 16, 2021