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Durango woman bringing local flowers into the community

Young entrepreneur Taylor Hettinger is launching her new business, ‘Sweet Nothings’

May 21, 2022

And the West is History

And the West is History: Durango City Hall and Fire Department – 1885

This very early picture shows the first City Hall and Fire Station at 656 H Street in downtown Durango. Today,…

May 20, 2022

Community

Senior Center Calendar: May 23-27

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10 a.m.: Pound Class 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step (Marvel…

May 19, 2022

Community

Durango School District 9-R to host mental health, substance use educational event

Durango School District 9-R is hosting a community event called “Kids Are Worth It: Parent education night on youth mental…

May 19, 2022

Community

Humane society pet adoption event returns

La Plata County Humane Society will again host Adopt-a-Thon, a pet adoption event, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. June…

May 19, 2022

Community

VFW Post 4031 to honor fallen service members for Memorial Day

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031 will host a number of events to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day…

May 19, 2022

Community

Tickets on sale for Community Connections’ Summer Raffle

Raffle tickets are on sale now through June 21 for Community Connections’ Summer Raffle. Raffle ticket buyers are entered for…

May 19, 2022

Community

Bustang Outrider adds Bayfield to its Durango-Grand Junction route

Bustang Outrider is adding Bayfield to its Durango-Grand Junction route. Outrider’s new stop is at the Pine River Library, 395…

May 19, 2022

Community

Compañeros welcomes 9Health 365 community health fair

Compañeros Immigrant Resource Center will welcome 9Health 365 for a community health fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday…

May 19, 2022

Community

Southwest Colorado Bar Association awards scholarships

Southwest Colorado Bar Association has awarded three scholarships to college-bound seniors: Nicholas Slead of Pagosa High School, Kourtney Shurman of…

May 19, 2022

Regional News

Colorado, Nebraska jostle over water rights amid drought

The South Platte River flows on April 28 in Fort Morgan. As climate change-fueled megadrought edges eastward, Nebraska wants to…

May 18, 2022

Travel

Millennial Money: Save on family travel without stressing

Travelers roll their luggage at a baggage claim area at Los Angeles International Airport on April 25. Traveling with kids…

May 16, 2022

And the West is History

And the West is History: Gold King Mill – La Plata District – ca. 1936

When the name “Gold King” is mentioned, most people immediately think of the Gold King Mine near Silverton. This is…

May 13, 2022

Community

Durango High School senior’s essay garners scholarship money

Grace Holst headed to George Washington University in the fall

May 13, 2022

Community

Citizens Voice Durango thanks supporters

Dear Citizens and Supporters, Thank you! For helping to get the word out about our petition effort, for signing, for…

May 12, 2022

Community

Senior Center Calendar: May 16-20

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10 a.m.: Pound Class 10:30 a.m.: Computer Class, Watch Your…

May 12, 2022

Community

PCCS to hold graduation ceremony

Pueblo Community College Southwest will recognize 196 graduates at its 2022 commencement. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m.…

May 10, 2022

Community

PEO Colorado Chapter CS awards scholarship

Philanthropic Education Organization Colorado Chapter CS recently awarded its Dorothy Gore Scholarship to Animas High School student Alaina Wray. She…

May 10, 2022

Community

Garden Club to host annual plant sale

Garden Club of Durango will host its annual plant sale from 9 to 10:30 a.m. May 21, rain or shine,…

May 10, 2022

Community

Grilling competition seeking teams

Durango’s grilling competition, “Men Who Grill,” returns from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 11 at Buckley Park. This family-friendly…

May 10, 2022

Community

Pine River Library to host ocean-themed summer learning program

Pine River Library will host “Ocean of Possibilities,” the ocean-themed summer learning program in June and July. The two-month program…

May 10, 2022

Community

Pine River Library to host babysitter training course

Pine River Library will host a babysitter training course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 26 and 27. The…

May 10, 2022

Community

Pine River Library to host beginner conga class

Pine River Library will be hosting a beginner conga class from 6 to 7 p.m. May 25 in the library…

May 10, 2022

Community

Humane Society to host baby shower fundraiser

La Plata County Humane Society is holding its annual Baby Shower from May 16 to 23. The Baby Shower benefits…

May 10, 2022