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When it comes to giving to a nonprofit, be a pioneer

One thing I love about Colorado is that the people here like to be pioneers. From time to time, we build a new path and try something different. Right now, Colorado is opening up...

DATE: Feb 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Ax-throwing range could be coming to Durango

If you have a hankering for throwing axes but don’t have the space to do it, a solution might be on its way. Durango Adventures and Zipline Tours is asking the city of Durango to ...

DATE: Feb 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Despite increased knowledge, myths about autism continue

Pop quiz: What causes autism? Is it: A) a cold, unfeeling mother; B) childhood immunizations; C) genes; or D) an overexposure to the TV show “Spongebob Squarepants” during develop...

DATE: Feb 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Durango High School student’s dance moves go viral

A Durango High School student’s dance moves caught the attention of Denver and Albuquerque TV stations this week after a video of the performance went viral. Adam Kalk, a sophomo...

DATE: Feb 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

High-dollar home sale is most in recent memory for Durango

For mere mortals looking for an affordable abode within cycling distance of downtown Durango, this might not be great news: Durango just had a home sell for $3.1 million in city limits. ...

DATE: Jan 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango train coming to IMAX theaters

Those who have never experienced a ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad can at least get a sense of the majesty through a new IMAX movie that features the historic railroad....

DATE: Jan 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s in a name?

Names can cause confusion. One day this past summer, our United Way office received a call from a gentleman who wanted to confirm his airline reservation with us. We kindly redir...

DATE: Jan 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

City of Durango to forgo entering float in Snowdown Light Parade

Keen eyes at this year’s Snowdown Light Parade may notice something missing: the city of Durango float. Durango Interim City Manager Amber Blake announced this week city staff has...

DATE: Jan 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wilder outdoors mascot to make appearances during Snowdown 2020

As if Snowdown wasn’t wild enough, organizers of the five-day winter celebration announced that Wilder, a part-yeti, part-goat and all mascot for Great Outdoors Colorado, will make appearanc...

DATE: Jan 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

The fastest path to change is through understanding

In a few days, the U.S. will celebrate the life of one of our country’s greatest leaders, Martin Luther King Jr. Most Americans are familiar with King, even if their only point of...

DATE: Jan 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Calendar of Events

These events will take place Jan. 11-17: 5-9 p.m. Saturday Jan. 11, Live music with Leah Orlikowski, Fur Trappers Steakhouse and Bar, 17460 County Road 501. 5:45...

DATE: Jan 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Talk about town: Fort Lewis College graduate’s work to air on Rocky Mountain PBS

The work of a former Fort Lewis College student will be showcased across the state later this week on Rocky Mountain PBS. Callie Morris, who graduated from FLC last spring, produ...

DATE: Jan 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News