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Talk at FLC to celebrate 50 years of wilderness

In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the federal Wilderness Act, a state biologist will talk at Fort Lewis College about the importance of wilderness in regard to wildlife populations...

DATE: Aug 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Parks and Rec releases fall/winter guide

The Durango Parks and Recreation Department’s “2014-15 Fall/Winter Enrichment Guide,” which lists dozens of activities for all ages, is now available online and in printed form, the city of ...

DATE: Aug 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

IHS football loses its opener and Herrera to injury

Hotchkiss showed the difference between the playoff haves and have-nots, beating the Ignacio High School football team 32-14 on Friday in Hotchkiss. “The biggest difference for us...

DATE: Aug 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Barnhardt and DHS find Pagosa gold

Two different courses, the same 76 for Durango High School’s Cameron Barnhardt. Barnhardt backed up a 76 shot Wednesday at Conqusitador Golf Course in Cortez with another 76 on Th...

DATE: Aug 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Benjamin shines in Seattle

Durango Swim Club star helps Colorado to a zone title

DATE: Aug 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Youth Sports

La Plata County Fair results available

The results are in. Overall results of this year’s La Plata County Fair festivities and competitions are available. The open class results have been compiled by fair ...

DATE: Aug 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free entry at Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park will, as all other national parks, waive its entrance fee on Monday to mark the 98th birthday of the National Park Service. The United States was the fir...

DATE: Aug 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Demons Stampede Colorado Springs

The plan to start slowly and build throughout the season is a bit ahead of schedule for the Durango High School cross country team. The Demons finished first on the boys side with...

DATE: Aug 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Demons start 2014 YAFL with a 3-0 Week 1

Durango’s 5th- and 6th-grade football teams win big

DATE: Aug 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Youth Sports

Demons conquer Cortez for third at Conquistador

A rarity on the typical Durango Demons’ fall golf schedule, home tournaments are few and far between. Fortunately in 2014, the boys are enjoying their fair share of home cooking. ...

DATE: Aug 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Numbers up at Durango Welcome Center

Tourism season is here and more visitors are making their way into this old-western town. Year-to-date through the end of July, the Durango Welcome Center has seen 58,770 individ...

DATE: Aug 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

’Hawks will start 2014 where they left off in 2013

FLC men’s soccer projected to finish fifth in the league

DATE: Aug 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: College Sports