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Ignacio library gets fancy for fundraising event

Denim and Diamonds Gala will help pay for a summer reading program

DATE: Jan 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio Community Library to host blood drive Thursday

Anyone age 18 or older is eligible to donate

DATE: Jan 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Six La Plata County employees re-sworn into office Tuesday

Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton takes chair’s gavel once again

DATE: Jan 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Are Durango shoppers adjusting to reusable bags?

Residents offer tips, suggestions for remembering sacks and keeping them clean

DATE: Jan 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado’s unemployment rate rebounds; housing and labor present concerns

Cost of living is impacting employers’ ability to recruit young talent

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rising tensions lead Durango baker to attack roommate with a rolling pin

A dispute about television volume underscored by unfinished household chores boils over

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avian flu helps create shortage of eggs and higher prices at grocery stores

Experts say new Colorado law may also increase costs, but is unlikely to further reduce supply

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avian flu wreaks more havoc in Colorado egg layers and wild birds

Worst-ever outbreak leads to slaughter of 6 million-plus chickens and has killed enough eagles and other raptors to raise wildlife fears

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

With historic control, Democratic state lawmakers have gun reform and climate change top of mind this session

Colorado move further to the left on social and environmental issues

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

New report downplays economic impact of Colorado’s oil and gas industry

As energy transition continues, oil and gas jobs account for less than 1% of total state employment

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Oak Tree youth group expands outreach in Southwest Colorado

Nonprofit has helped 58 youths get off the streets and meet their basic needs

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

What was the social impact of Gold King?

Environmentally, the spill was negligible. But seeing a mustard-yellow river spurred action to clean up mines

DATE: Jan 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