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Fort Lewis College to implement fire safety initiatives into social media marketing class

Students will use marketing skills to help spread awareness about fire safety

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What happens when you call a suicide help line?

Fears of bills, law enforcement response and shame can prevent those in need from dialing 988 or the Axis care line

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Girl who was reported missing at Durango High School found

DeVaughn Alonzo was located and is safe, Colorado Bureau of Investigation says

DATE: Apr 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

City, police ask county for more power in approving fairgrounds events

La Plata County venue is one of few sites that hosts large gatherings inside town limits

DATE: Apr 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Inspired engagement and harsh realities at inaugural Four Corners Climate Summit

A broad range of speakers and artists presented at the event, hosted by Fort Lewis College

DATE: Apr 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

3rd Congressional District candidate Jeff Hurd visits Bayfield

Grand Junction attorney stopped by Chavolo’s Mexican Restaurant on Saturday

DATE: Apr 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Weekend rains to wash into breezy, sunny conditions next week in Southwest Colorado

Forecast following chance of snow flurries: ‘Dry’

DATE: Apr 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield employees see pluses with ‘sick bank’ conversion

Town OK’d measure in January 2023, which allows employees to turn extra sick hours into paid time off or monetary payout

DATE: Apr 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio School District employees to receive pay raises

Teachers, district leadership will get $7,000 salary increases entering 2024-25

DATE: Apr 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School students offer EKG testing for hands-on learning

Teacher says students will gain valuable experience while providing a needed service

DATE: Apr 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado won’t legalize raw milk this year after proposal spoils in legislature

State has some of the strictest raw milk laws in the West

DATE: Apr 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Orio’s Roadhouse, one of last exceptions to Colorado’s smoking ban, to go smoke-free

Owners say it’s time to align with community values

DATE: Apr 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.