Animas River trout in decline
Fewer young browns particularly worrisome
DATE: Dec 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
Ruff Puppies: A classier brand of collars and leads
When Bryan Hargett decided to start his own leather manufacturing company in southern La Plata County, he had no idea his niche would be in the pet industry.
He thought he might m...
DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
Alpacka Raft: Building a better boat
The need for a light, sturdy raft hit Sheri Tingey after her son went backpacking into the Alaska wilderness twice with inadequate boats. The second time, he shipped his boat back with 11.5 ...
DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
Venture Snowboards: A vintage backcountry board
At Venture Snowboards in Silverton, the boards start out as a pile of lumber in the parking lot and leave ready for backcountry adventures.
The company started 15 years ago and sp...
DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
City funds nonprofit’s budget
4CORE searching for director, additional funding
DATE: Dec 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
Park in line for new playground
DHS students inspire accessible equipment
DATE: Dec 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
Two parks no longer organic
The Durango City Council approved increased rates for city services and contentious changes to the organic park program Monday night as part of the 2015 budget.
The budget expande...
DATE: Dec 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
Local trial starts in sex-assault case
The trial for a man facing several charges of sexual assault started Monday in the 6th Judicial District Court.
Harold Loveday is accused of sexually assaulting three victims over...
DATE: Dec 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
Local helps Ebola-stricken Liberia
A Durangoan worked to bring relief to those suffering from Ebola in Liberia this fall with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Sgt. Erik Stenslien, a technical engineer, was deploye...
DATE: Nov 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
More local people insured
The percentage of uninsured people locally has fallen steeply in the last year since the rollout of the Affordable Care Act in 2013.
In La Plata County, the percentage of uninsur...
DATE: Nov 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
State exchange numbers strong
Many Colo. residents have re-enrolled this month
DATE: Nov 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
Decorate with deer in mind
Entanglements common during mating season
DATE: Nov 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
