Author - The Durango Herald
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Christian Burney
Position: Herald Staff Writer

LPEA awards over $373,000 in grants to La Plata, Archuleta nonprofits through in 2024

Members can contribute through Round Up Foundation fund

2024 – by the numbers

A look at some of the stats that defined last year in Durango and La Plata County

Despite dry December, Durango area surpasses total precipitation compared to 2023

June monsoon delivers more than normal rain for summer months

Photo: Sledding in the snow

Tourism strong at Purgatory Resort, Durango Hot Springs as winter arrives

Many visitors hit the slopes before taking a dip

East Eighth Avenue reopens as apartment fire investigation continues

A blaze broke out in an apartment complex, torching at least one unit

Mobile app used at Purgatory Resort turns one’s phone into a pocket-size safety beacon

Locator system becoming key response tool at ski areas

Early child care business in Durango receives lease extension

The Growing Place has until end of June to relocate

Durango crafting new ‘speed management plan’

Demonstrative street and road improvements planned for 2025

Support network bolsters entrepreneurs’ confidence, breaks barriers to food business

Training, networking and guidance continues after founding in 2022

Durango-area residents consider coalition opposing mining in La Plata Mountains

Metallic Minerals is performing exploratory work, which could lead to greater activity

Why do hundreds of city employees get to park for free in downtown Durango?

Councilors and top officials receive permits exempting them from paying meters