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House version of AHCA includes cuts to senior, disability programs

Wherever you stand on the issue of health insurance, it’s critical that we all stay informed on the impacts of proposals to change our health care system. According to the Congre...

Participate in public health emergency dispensing exercise

San Juan Basin Public Health will be working with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on a Public Health Emergency Dispensing Exercise on June 16 at the La Plata County ...

Sometimes, free things can have tremendous value

The spring cleanup offered by the city of Durango definitely leads to some interesting curb-shopping! I have seen several people perusing the items put out for disposal (Hmmm ......

Suicide Prevention Community Summit to be held to help address the issue

Sadly, Southwest Colorado has experienced more than its share of suicides over the past few years, with regional and state suicide rates significantly higher than the national average. The d...

Disabilities services in Colorado facing a perfect storm

The idea of a “perfect storm” is that in rare circumstances, a combination of independent factors comes together in such a way to create a calamity far worse than the sum of its parts. In fa...

Breen Community Building to hold appreciation potluck

A potluck dinner will be held in appreciation of the newly renovated The dinner will recognize La Plata Electric Association for the special projects grant and the individuals who contribu...

Fairgrounds to host tack and horse equipment sale

A tack and horse equipment consignment sale to benefit the The sale will feature equestrian gear, such as saddles, bridles, tack, clothing and horse trailers. Those who have items to sell ...

Road work at Durango Mall to start Monday

Colorado Department of Transportation announced contractors will begin work at the Durango Mall intersection at U.S. Highway 550/160 and Sawyer Drive on Monday. Construction at th...

Senior Center to offer fall-prevention classes

Two eight-hour “Matter of Balance” fall-prevention classes will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. April 4 and April 27 at Participants must be 60 or older, ambulatory and able to problem solve. ...

FLC design majors to hold art exhibition

The opening reception for the exhibition of the graduating art and communication design majors will be 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday in the The exhibition will continue until April 28, and it is o...

Fort Lewis College’s Chemistry Department to hold open house

The Chemistry Department at Fort Lewis College will hold an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 15 in the Chemistry Hall. Students and faculty will exhibit more than a doz...

Clean Water Durango to hold film screening

Clean Water Durango will host a screening of “Our Daily Dose,” a documentary about water fluoridation and health risks associated with fluoride, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango...