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It’s make or break time for many nonprofits

There are 12 months in the year, but for many nonprofits focused on fundraising, the holiday months around Thanksgiving and Christmas are all-important. This is the time when most...

DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s popular Thanksgiving tradition, the community meal, keeps on satisfying

For more than 1,000 Durangoans, the Thanksgiving Day meal isn’t a solitary family affair, but a tradition shared with the community. At least 1,200 gathered at the La Plata County...

DATE: Nov 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Durango gives thanks

DATE: Nov 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Shop with a Cop seeks to raise additional funds

Program takes about 100 kids shopping with a police officer

DATE: Nov 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rec center offers 10-punch holiday pass

For a limited time, the The punch pass is valid from Saturday through Jan. 8, 2017. It is available to locals as well as friends and family visiting from out of town. The cost is $40 for a...

DATE: Nov 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Volunteers needed to help with Thanksgiving dinner

Everyone is invited to the Durango Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., or unti...

DATE: Nov 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Artisans’ Holiday Gift Show and Sale will be Saturday

Artisans’ gift show, sale will be Saturday The 19th annual Artisans’ Holiday Gift Show and Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Oak Room at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main ...

DATE: Nov 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Volunteers of America housing veterans in need

In 2009, the federal government set a goal to end veterans homelessness in five years. While that deadline has passed, additional housing programs have reached veterans across the region. ...

DATE: Nov 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Supersize Santa

DATE: Nov 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Zombie march more of a Halloween street party

No arrests directly tied to late-night march

DATE: Nov 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deck the halls with pumpkins, boughs of holly

I know you’ve answered this question before, but it’s worth asking again. Last week, Home Depot put up a small forest of artificial Christmas trees and decorations across from the barbecue g...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line