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La Plata County Colorado

End of an era: 75 years of San Juan Basin Public Health

The district dissolved Dec. 31, ending a historic enterprise in regional cooperation

DATE: Jan 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

First snow of 2024 coming to Southwest Colorado on Thursday

Durango could see as much as 6 inches; Montezuma County can expect 1 to 3 inches

DATE: Jan 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

News to look out for in 2024

Southwest Colorado topics of interest include affordable housing, multiple murder trials and county government elections

DATE: Jan 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Public Health established

The department is set to open Jan. 8

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Events Calendar

The next monthly meeting of San Juan Archaeological Society will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 10 in the foyer of Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. The...

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Here’s a look at the top Southwest Colorado stories that defined 2023

2023 was a busy year in Southwest Colorado. The last year was filled with some notable highs, including the unveiling of new trails, progress toward better EMS facilities and a boon of a wa...

DATE: Jan 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mechanical issue involving Bighorn Chairlift shuts down Hesperus Ski Area for 2023-24 season

The chairlift’s gearbox failed, and a compatible replacement cannot be sourced, according to Purgatory spokeswoman Theresa Graven

DATE: Dec 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Events Calendar

Director David Dibble’s “rockumentary” “Rocks 4 Sale!” will air at 7:30 p.m. Thursday on Rocky Mountain PBS. The award-winning documentary is about the Silverton tradition of children settin...

DATE: Dec 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

La Plata Family Centers Coalition gifts toys to 536 children at holiday giveaway

Nonprofit continues to collect clothes, donations for families in need

DATE: Dec 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tailwind Nutrition donates hydration product to La Plata County first responders

Roughly 25 to 30 cases donated to local fire departments and athletic teams

DATE: Dec 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango passenger receives mixed answers about United Airlines flight delay

Explanations included weather conditions, technical issues and de-icing shortage

DATE: Dec 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Peak Health Alliance experiences surge in interest for Elevate Health plans

Nearly 600 La Plata County residents are enrolled; Local entities seeking ways to bring more insurance carriers to Southwest Colorado

DATE: Dec 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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