“When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.” While the author of this often-quoted phrase has been debated (but was probably James Waterman Wise), Donald Trump...

In discussions with residents of La Plata County as well as business and property owners on Main Avenue, very few are in favor of what three of our five city councilors are pushing. In fact, the major...

One of the most important aspects of the duties of the president of the United States is to communicate to the residents of our country about the problems and challenges facing the country and about o...

Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, a health care advocacy organization headquartered in Denver, is conducting its statewide listening tour, coming to Durango at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at Durango Public L...

The Durango Cowboy Gathering is now accepting entries for the 36th Annual Cowboy Parade, one of the largest nonmotorized parades in Colorado. The parade will be held Oct. 5. A new event this year will...

The next AARP Smart Driver Course in Durango will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 10 at the Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. The Smart Driver Course is geared to people over 55 to updat...

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 over Zoom. The group consists of survivors of prostate cancer and men who have been diagnosed with prostate ...

Marvel Grange will host a Community Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Aug. 31 at the Marvel Grange Hall, 217 County Road 133A, in Marvel. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee will be served. D...

The La Plata County Road & Bridge Department will conduct a mill and overlay (resurfacing) project on County Road 501 near Vallecito Reservoir from Sept. 3 to approximately Sept. 25. The project will ...

The bond between humans and their pets is profound. Pets are not just animals; they are family members and friends that bring unconditional love, joy and companionship into our lives. However, the har...