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Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges community to leave young wildlife alone

As wildlife becomes more visible in backyards, trails and open spaces, CPW reminds community members not to attempt to rescue young wildlife they believe may have been abandoned. ...

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction work to cause traffic impacts at the U.S. Highway 160/Highway 172 intersection

A total of 12 concrete bridge girders, each 140 feet long and weighing 185,000 pounds, will be transported to the U.S. Highway 550/U.S. Highway 160 Connection South Project site next week. ...

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan College to host virtual AstroFriday

San Juan College Planetarium will present AstroFriday featuring “Apollo 13 – Houston We’ve Got a Problem” at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday on Zoom. The 28-minute video depicts the voy...

DATE: Apr 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents to be bear-aware

Bears are beginning to emerge from hibernation, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages residents to be bear-aware. Bird feeders are a major source of bear conflicts and shoul...

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Police urge residents to take steps to curb rising vehicle theft

Theft of vehicles in Durango increased from 36 in 2019 to 54 in 2020. There have already been 11 vehicles thefts in 2021. Nearly 100% of vehicle thefts in Durango could have been prevented b...

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center recognized for excellence

Mercy Regional Medical Centerâ€™s Wound Care Clinic and Hyperbaric Medicine Center was recently recognized and awarded a Center of Distinction Award by Healogics. The center achi...

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Earth Week Bingo is back with activities and virtual events

Earth Day is April 22, and the city of Durango partnered with local organizations to celebrate virtually with Earth Week Bingo. Community members are invited to complete family-friendly acti...

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Absolute Physical Therapy and Wellness therapist attends seminar

Amanda St. Pierre of Absolute Physical Therapy and Wellness recently attended the course seminar series “When The Feet Hit The Ground ... Running,” in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The ...