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United Way of Southwest Colorado starts year with thousands in funding to area nonprofits
Rare grant opportunity allows funding for operational expenses
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La Plata County climate activists work to empower residents
League of Women Voters pack room for ‘2040’ film
Regional News
Colorado avian flu spreads to a black bear and mountain lion, raising fears of broader reach
The bird disease has wiped out millions of domestic chickens and thousands of wild waterfowl, but is now crossing over into other animals.
Outdoors
Silverton Mountain plans a second chair at the frills-free ski hill
The expert-only steep skiing mecca hopes a new lift will add fuel to town’s growing winter economy
Regional News
Weekly planner for Feb. 13–17
0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…
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At Animas High School, students take on opioid harm reduction
Prompted by the loss of a friend to an overdose, classmates help deliver community resources
Local News
Volunteers ‘offended’ Durango plans to do away with certain boards and commissions
Reorganization aims to reduce costs and cut down on staff, council work hours
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Durango School District 9-R announces hiring bonuses
The goal is to recruit staff and improve retention
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Durango man found dead in shed along north Main Avenue
50-year-old had been living in structure for several weeks
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Ski clubs may not be hip anymore, but they help diversify Colorado slopes
Ski clubs that anchor the National Brotherhood of Skiers are a popular way to attract diverse skiers and snowboarders to mountains
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Law enforcement sees annual uptick in Snowdown-related crime in La Plata County
Sobering statistics point finger at overindulgence of alcohol as main culprit
Sports
Knock out: Durango boxers step into the ring
Boxers from Good Fight Boxing Gym get a taste for competition
Local News
COVID-19 cases up in Silverton, San Juan County
Residents urged to get boosted to lessen severity of illness
Local News
Photo: Poking holes on Main Avenue
Tom Harrison, left, Connor DeLeon, center, and Jeremy Koch, all with Trautner Geotech, drill one of 50 holes Thursday on Main Avenue to determine subgrade conditions under the street. It…
Arts and Entertainment
Troupe 1096 stages classic whodunnit comedy
Durango High School actors putting on ‘Clue’
Arts and Entertainment
Photographer David Yarrow captures iconic images in ‘Storytelling’
Artist will be in Durango next week
Local News
People living with multiple sclerosis have resource in local society
Group has funds available for transportation and home construction
Regional News
Colorado libraries keep closing for meth contamination. Is it their problem to solve?
Directors say the drug use reflects a societal problem that should not be theirs alone to fix
Local News
Startup Colorado wants to help Durango entrepreneurs network
Organization relaunches itself as a nonprofit after being affiliated with CU Boulder for 11 years
Local News
Durango City Council pumps brakes on development proposals for downtown lot
Top two ideas include entertainment complex and condominiums
Community
Farmington police release video of alleged vehicular assault on officer
Woman, 18, faces five felony charges after vehicle pins officer to car
Local News
Greenhouse to produce fresh food for Ute Mountain Senior Center
Project by San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging funded by American Rescue Plan Act
Local News
Colorado governor selects Matthew Margeson to be Dolores County judge
District attorney served as prosecutor for nine years; Polis will name new DA
Regional News
Colorado regulators are tripping as they prepare to roll out ‘magic’ mushroom legalization
State agency warned lawmakers in January that it is not prepared to handle passage of Proposition 122
Local News
Got a thirst for knowledge? Quench it at one of Durango’s trivia night contests
Education, community and multigenerational fun offered at establishments around town
Local News
Silverton moves to next stage of affordable housing plan
If obtained, DOLA grant will help finance construction of 10 new housing units
Local News
La Plata County commissioners head to D.C. for nationwide conference
Porter-Norton and Salka will attend National Association of Counties legislative meeting
Business
Snowdown likely to have a positive impact on local businesses this year
Early anecdotal indicators shows yearly event was a boon for Durango
Local News
John Hickenlooper quietly convenes Colorado River Basin senators to discuss water woes
Hickenlooper said the caucus looks to formalize itself with a chair and subchairs from the upper and lower Colorado River Basin
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Taste of Durango is called off this year
Board members say spring event is too demanding on tight labor pool