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La Plata County climate activists work to empower residents

League of Women Voters pack room for ‘2040’ film

DATE: Feb 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

At Animas High School, students take on opioid harm reduction

Prompted by the loss of a friend to an overdose, classmates help deliver community resources

DATE: Feb 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Volunteers ‘offended’ Durango plans to do away with certain boards and commissions

Reorganization aims to reduce costs and cut down on staff, council work hours

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R announces hiring bonuses

The goal is to recruit staff and improve retention

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man found dead in shed along north Main Avenue

50-year-old had been living in structure for several weeks

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

League of Women Voters to hold legislative update with Simpson, McLachlan

League of Women Voters of La Plata County, in conjunction with their Montezuma County chapter, will hold a Colorado Legislative Update meeting Saturday, March 4 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Dur...

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Ski clubs may not be hip anymore, but they help diversify Colorado slopes

Ski clubs that anchor the National Brotherhood of Skiers are a popular way to attract diverse skiers and snowboarders to mountains

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Law enforcement sees annual uptick in Snowdown-related crime in La Plata County

Sobering statistics point finger at overindulgence of alcohol as main culprit

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID-19 cases up in Silverton, San Juan County

Residents urged to get boosted to lessen severity of illness

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Poking holes on Main Avenue

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

People living with multiple sclerosis have resource in local society

Group has funds available for transportation and home construction

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Startup Colorado wants to help Durango entrepreneurs network

Organization relaunches itself as a nonprofit after being affiliated with CU Boulder for 11 years

DATE: Feb 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge