The Colorado River’s Horseshoe Bend. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation decided against sending water rushing through the Grand Canyon this fall to redeposit sediment because of persistent drought. Agency officials…
Walsworth, executive director of BID, will provide an update about the state of downtown and the North Main District, upcoming BID projects and plans for 2022. Walsworth has served with…
There will be a variety of artisans and homemade crafts, goody bags for the kids, face-painting and concessions.
The Hesperus Ski Patrol Swap will be held at the La Plata County Fairgrounds at 8 a.m. Nov. 6. The ski swap is the annual fundraiser for the Hesperus Ski…
Today, someone who is first to use or buy a new technology is called an “Early Adopter.” Though the term was first used in the 1960s, it reliably describes Harry…
The Biden administration said Wednesday that federal protections may need to be restored for gray wolves in the western U.S. after Republican-backed state laws made it much easier to kill…
Visitors gather at an outlook on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona. In Arizona, 11 tribes associated with the Grand Canyon partnered with the Park…
Course of COVID-19 treatment would cost $4
Dana Zzyym poses for a photo, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Fort Collins. Zzyym, who prefers a gender-neutral pronoun, told The Associated Press that their passport is the first U.S.…
Travelers wear face coverings in the line for the south security checkpoint in the main terminal of Denver International Airport on Aug. 24 in Denver. The Biden administration is detailing…
Pine River Library invites everyone to show off their costumes from 4-6 p.m. Friday. There will be treats for all and a fun zombie scavenger hunt as well. For more…
This is an investment opportunity for community members to loan tax dollars to delinquent taxpayers while earning 9% interest on these funds. Tax lien sales are a way to ensure…
A community breakfast will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 30 at the Marvel Grange Hall, 217 County Road 133A, in Marvel. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and…
By its very nature, bridge construction is often controversial. In the mid-1930s, many northern Californians were opposed to the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. Some said it would be…
Durangoan Aidan Shaffer was named to Biola University’s dean’s list for academic excellence. Shaffer, a psychology major, was one of about 1,700 students who were named to the dean’s list…
Durangoan Jackson Schroeder graduated from Kansas State University over the summer with a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology. Nearly 570 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in summer…
Set-up on starting at 8 a.m. Nov. 4.Public check-in from 3-8 p.m. Nov. 4.Vendor check-in starting at 8 a.m. Nov. 5.Break down at 8 a.m. Nov. 7. Working at least…
A nurse loads a syringe with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Jackson, Miss. Millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different company’s vaccine for that next…
Plans outline water management in Southwest Colorado
Petroglyphs in Grapevine Canyon just outside of Laughlin, Nev., near the Arizona state line. The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe is working to establish the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument to…
County of Santa Barbara Fire Department firefighters extinguish a roadside fire Oct. 13 next to train tracks off of the U.S. 101 highway in Goleta, Calif. On Oct. 14, the…
The abandoned bus where Christopher McCandless starved to death in 1992 is seen in 2006 near Healy, Alaska. The bus can now be viewed at the University of Alaska Fairbanks…
About 90% of the tall spruce in the area have been killed by beetles
Durangoan MaryLou Brewer's starfish cactus has bloomed with the smell of rotting meat. (Courtesy of David Johnson) At first, Durango MaryLou Brewer thought the nasty smell in her house was…
Taco meat, shells and tortillas will be provided, the rest of meal is potluck. The program will begin about 7:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to attend, regardless of membership status. The topic of discussion will be “Where do we go from here?” Before the COVID-19 shutdown, the AARP chapter held monthly…
We thank the many generous golfers who attended, 18 philanthropic hole sponsors – such supportive local businesses, and we wish we had room to name them all. We finished the…
In 1955, 25-year-old Leadville native, Western State College graduate and Korean War era veteran Adolph Kuss was hired by the La Plata County Recreation Commission as its director. Today, Kuss…
Hanging Lake seen on Aug. 25 near Glenwood Springs. (Hugh Carey, The Colorado Sun)Hugh Carey/The Colorado Sun GLENWOOD SPRINGS (AP) – The fire, floods and massive debris flows of the…
On Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, U.S. health advisers said that some Americans who received Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus. (David Zalubowski/Associated…
