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Bayfield Middle School staffers strengthening relationships by ‘doing rounds’

Rounding Program allows school to check in with employees and see how they’re doing

DATE: Mar 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield Middle School student codes his own computer program

Seventh grader Hayden Upson creates micro:bit, a pocket-size calculator

DATE: Mar 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

On the sunny side of the green energy revolution

La Plata Electric Association’s Sunnyside Solar Garden will be its first solar project in the region

DATE: Mar 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High’s Jon Hoerl named Colorado Principal of the Year

Seventh-year principal credits staff and Cheser for his success

DATE: Mar 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Escalante Middle School students educate community on anti-idling

Durango School District implements new environmentally friendly policies

DATE: Mar 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homebuyers eyeing Bayfield country properties as spring nears

Warmer temperatures leading to increasing inventory, buyer interest on land and homes

DATE: Mar 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Democrats hold caucus and assembly on Saturday

6th Judicial District Attorney candidate Sean Murray beats competition for majority of delegates ahead of June primary

DATE: Mar 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Darrin Parmenter is climbing the trellis at CSU Extension

Former director and horticulture agent of the La Plata County office has taken a regional leadership position

DATE: Mar 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

In Silverton, the tangled debate over how – and whether – to protect wetlands in town goes on and on

The Silverton board of trustees has been grappling with how to handle its wetlands amid a desperate need for housing since 2022. After pausing construction while they figure it out, they’re at it again

DATE: Mar 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spring is heating up with Durango’s Rocky Mountain Mobile Sauna

Durango entrepreneur brings luxury to homes across Southwest Colorado

DATE: Mar 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s big moment? Not quite. Film crew was gathering promotional footage

‘It was just kind of a regular laid back social media content shoot,’ marketing manager says

DATE: Mar 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Small attendance but big ideas at La Plata County Republican caucus in Durango

Local candidate vying for Lauren Boebert’s seat in CD3 speaks at VFW Post 4031

DATE: Mar 8, 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.