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New Region 9 board member appointed

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has announced a new board member. Tommy Crosby was approved at Region 9’s September board of directors meeting to become Dur...

DATE: Dec 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rise in deadly crashes prompts crack down on traffic violations in Southwest Colorado

State Patrol to issue fewer warnings, have greater presence on area roads

DATE: Dec 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Region 9 now Rural Jump-Start program sponsoring entity

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado was approved by the Colorado Economic Development Commission to sponsor business applications to the State for Rural Jump-Sta...

DATE: Dec 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with your local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 143

About 120 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about where there was a reported COVID-19 outbreak, with 93% of respondents correctly answering,...

DATE: Dec 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fundraiser organized for deputy who lost home in fire

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tiana Mihalich lost her home Tuesday in an early morning fire north of Ignacio. She rescued her animals, but fire crews were unable to save her home a...

DATE: Dec 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Regional economic strategy targets housing, infrastructure goals

Report also addresses using natural lands to support economy

DATE: Nov 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Holiday Rewards Program incentivizes local shopping

The Durango Business Improvement District and the Durango Chamber of Commerce have announced their Holiday Rewards Program, which rewards people for shopping local during the holidays. The p...

DATE: Nov 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 142

About 120 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what species is delaying the city from repaving a section of the Animas River Trail, with 7...

DATE: Nov 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senior Center Calendar

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10 a.m.: Senior Yoga 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Bingo, No Name Bridge 1:30 p.m.: MS/Be Able B...

DATE: Nov 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Best bets in and around Durango

Witness the making of a production from start to finish this weekend. The Durango Arts Center presents “24hr Theatre: The First Weekend Fling” from Friday to Sunday. Local actors and directo...

DATE: Nov 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Have you been keeping up with the local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 141

About 120 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about why the La Plata County airport is shutting down in September 2022, with 97.5% of responden...

DATE: Nov 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Singing with Santa’ returns to downtown Durango

Christmas tree lighting in Buckley Park to kick off the holiday season

DATE: Nov 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News