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Fire risk high for Southwest Colorado by Sunday

The fire risk for Southwest Colorado will increase beginning Sunday as a storm bringing stronger winds is expected to move into the sun-baked region. “The chances are very good we...

DATE: Jul 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Quilters Guild celebrates 30 years of artistry, philanthropy

For 30 years, guild's creativity, philanthropy a source of comfort

DATE: Jul 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Tami Graham, previous KDUR manager, named KSUT director

Board president touts Mancos woman’s leadership, enthusiasm

DATE: Jul 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Music in the Mountain’s 30th season offers 50-plus events

Music in the Mountains in 2016 could be a story about numbers: 30 seasons, more than 50 events, 60 conservatory students, four conductors, 12 venues, five new acts, five returning favori...

DATE: Jul 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Event helping to trump Alzheimer’s disease

Every day is long for the families who care for loved ones dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, so the Alzheimer’s Association created an event called the Longest Day, which took place this yea...

DATE: Jul 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Durango High student wows at national music theatre awards

Teen awarded 2 scholarships at national musical theater awards

DATE: Jul 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman dies jumping waterfalls at Cascade Creek; two rescued

A rescue turned into a recovery Sunday afternoon on Cascade Creek. “I can confirm we have a victim,” La Plata Search and Rescue President Ron Corkish said. “But this is in San Jua...

DATE: Jul 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Green Party Senate candidate: Voters seek ‘moral integrity’

At Durango gathering, Green Party’s Arn Menconi says U.S. should open arms to refugees

DATE: Jul 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pack an umbrella with your lunch on Friday

Fourth of July expected to be sunny and clear

DATE: Jun 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College professor to visit Greenland, Antarctica

Fort Lewis College associate professor Heidi Steltzer’s career has led to groundbreaking research, recognition as an outstanding teacher and a voice as an advocate for women in science. This...

DATE: Jun 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News