Human Interest

Dementia care is a full-time job; Durango support group says caregivers aren’t alone

Resources available for exhausted family members in La Plata County

DATE: Dec 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County couple maintains optimism while adjusting to Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Al Jason is journaling, recording music and planning family time while his mind is sharp

DATE: Dec 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Native American Heritage Month celebrated with skate competition, music at The Hive in Durango

Community building the goal with ‘Rise of the Nation’ event Saturday

DATE: Nov 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters memorialized outside Durango Fire Protection District station

New downtown station on display at open house on Saturday

DATE: Nov 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Surviving nature means embracing it, says Durango wilderness survival instructor

Rattlesnake bites or lightning strikes, knowledge is a powerful tool

DATE: Oct 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man completes quest to try every burger in town

Steve Harris’ endeavor turns into a celebration of food, friendship

DATE: Oct 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brian Buerger steps down as Durango Winter Sports Club freeride ski director

Coach says greatest joy is introducing kids to skiing and watching them grow

DATE: Sep 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango gardener grows an abode in the midst of a concrete jungle

‘Everybody should be growing flowers,’ Harry Browne says

DATE: Sep 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dutch ovens, cowboy hats and biscuits: Chuckwagon dinner returns to La Plata County

Cattlemen's association hosts 23rd annual community cookout

DATE: Aug 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

College was her portal to the world. She saw home in its reflection

Studying abroad and leading Native advocacy at Duke, Amanda Henderson says Ignacio remained her compass all along

DATE: Jul 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico family reunited with lost dog in Silverton

‘As long as there's a good outcome, it's so rewarding to reunite pets’

DATE: Jul 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tenants move into Residences at Durango

Affordable apartments offer comfort, relief after delayed opening

DATE: Jul 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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