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Here are all the new EV and e-bike tax credits heading Colorado’s way
Denver relaunches e-bike vouchers; Polis proposes new car-buying credits to promote clean electrification
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Community
Women’s Resource Center seeks Extraordinary Woman nominees
Women’s Resource Center recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of La Plata County women during Women’s History Month. It is now accepting nominations for its Extraordinary Woman Award. Winner(s) will be…
Community
County plans maintenance for gravel roads
La Plata County’s Road and Bridge Division will begin repairing and regrading all of the gravel roads in the county road system as soon as conditions allow. District managers will…
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Colorado sees more avalanche deaths than any other state. A training course at this mountain park hopes to change that
At a park just outside of Minturn, now open for its third season, there are eight transmitters that people can practice finding with their beacons
And the West is History
And the West is History: Cowgirl Maude Tarr at Durango Round-Up – 1919
The 1919 Durango Fair & Round-Up held at the La Plata County Fairgrounds was billed to be the biggest and best ever. With World War I having just ended, Durango…
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Colorado’s paid family leave program kicking off Jan. 1
Employers are required to start collecting premiums for the new FAMLI program
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This Colorado scientist fled the Marshall fire, then returned to study how it happened
In 2021, the devastating Marshall fire showed wildfire can strike Colorado in almost any place or season. Scientists now hope to glean lessons from it for communities across the West.
And the West is History
And the West is History: View from Animas City Mountain – Ca. 1900
This early view of Animas City looking south toward Durango can be dated to between 1898 and 1904. The fairgrounds with its distinctive oval racetrack and the wooden grandstand, built…
Community
Boards and Commissions newest members announced
The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 19 appointed new members and reappointed existing members to several of the county’s citizen advisory boards and commissions. Newly appointed…
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What to know before gifting a turtle, bearded dragon or gator this holiday season
Keeping a reptile as a pet requires space, a sizable monthly budget for food and a plan for care when you go out of town.
And the West is History
And the West is History: Girl Scout Float in Fiesta Parade – 1969
Some pictures from the past are difficult to date and others are easy. On the surface one might think this picture is easy to date based on the film “Camelot”…
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Bear cubs on the loose
Colorado Parks and Wildlife released two successfully rehabilitated black bear cubs after their mother was killed
Community
Foundation announces $626,641 in donations on Colorado Gives Day
This year’s Colorado Gives Day on Dec. 6, resulted in $53 million donated to nonprofit organizations statewide and more than $626,641 donated to organizations in the southwest corner of the…
Community
Flowstone Education to hold workshop
The Flowstone Experience: Screenwriting & Filmmaking will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 21 in Room 220 at Center for Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, 1000…
Community
WolfWood Refuge thanks those who made donations
We are so grateful at WolfWood Refuge for the support of the Durango Community. Colorado Gives is a wonderful organization that helps many local nonprofits, and this year was the…
Community
Senior Center Calendar: Dec. 19-23
Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba. 1 p.m.: Bingo. 1:30 p.m.: Pool, BFBA. Tuesday 9:30…
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Colorado River water users convening amid crisis concerns
Experts say system is in ‘dire condition’
And the West is History
And the West is History: DHS Football Game at Fairgrounds – Ca. 1925
Football was a popular college sport in the early 20th century but did not become a common high school sport until the 1920s. Durango High School fielded its first school-sponsored…
Community
Bluff International Balloon Festival is Jan. 13-14
The 24th annual Bluff International Balloon Festival will kick off Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13 and 14, as balloons fly across the morning skies of Bluff, Utah, then soar over…
Community
Dunlop graduates from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety
Jacob Dunlop recently graduated from NorthWestern University for Public Safety. (Courtesy) The Durango Police Department has announced the recent graduation of Cmdr. Jacob Dunlop from the School of Police Staff…
Community
Comfort Keepers thanks staff for commitment
Comfort Keepers would like to thank our amazing staff and recognize the longevity and commitment of many of our employees. These individuals have worked tirelessly every day to ensure all…
Community
Father’s Daughter party will be black tie
Father’s Daughters, 640 Main Ave., is hosting a New Year’s Eve 2023 Party from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be music, dancing, blackjack, Texas Hold ’em, a champagne…
Community
Senior Center Calendar: Dec. 12-16
Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge. 1 p.m.: Bingo, No Name…
Community
VFW announces scholarship programs winners
At the Veterans Benefit Breakfast held on Dec. 4, the winners of VFW Post 4031’s scholarship winners were announced. The winner of the Patriot’s Pen competition is Daxtin Kunch of…
Community
Mt. Allison Grange hosts free community breakfast, food drive
Mt. Allison Grange, 2679 County Road 329, will host a free community breakfast from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, and will include a burrito bar and juice and coffee. Organizers…
Religion
Durango Dharma Center to offer New Year’s retreat
To usher in the new year with wisdom, clarity and compassion, the Durango Dharma Center is offering a nonresidential weekend retreat Dec. 30 through Jan. 1 at Durango Dharma Center,…
Community
Thanks all who made Tour de Farms happen
Manna, Colorado State University Extension and Carver Brewing Co. would like to thank all the participants, farmers, staff and volunteers of the Tour de Farms agricultural bike tour and garden…
Community
Let’s Letter Together! is hosting free demonstration
Heather Leavitt Martinez will give a demonstration of how to make handwriting more festive for the holidays, at noon Saturday at the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. Attendees are…
Community
DHS Concert, Jazz bands perform holiday fundraiser
The Durango High School Concert and Jazz Bands will perform their holiday concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the DHS auditorium, featuring both traditional and contemporary holiday music. All money…
Community
Library to host model train open house
The Silver San Juan Division of National Model Railroaders Association will host a model train open house at the Pine River Library from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Dec. 17 at…