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People increasingly disconnected with War on Terror

FLC students present case for re-engaging in the conversation

DATE: Apr 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Adieu, Chocolate Fantasia

Candy remembered, not beneficiary organization

DATE: Feb 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

For veterans, a day of help can last a lifetime

Four Corners Stand Down draws dozens of volunteers

DATE: Nov 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community health centers working to serve, hire veterans

By Chris Thomas Colorado News Connection COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Community Health Centers are booming, and they’ve made a commitment to reach out to veterans – whethe...

DATE: Nov 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stand Down to be held Saturday

For the last 26 years, a growing movement across the country has been reaching out to veterans who are homeless or facing housing insecurity. Called Four Corners Veterans Stand Down, the fir...

DATE: Nov 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free oil change for veterans

Grease Monkey locations are offering full-service oil changes free to military veterans for Veterans Day on Tuesday. The offer is valid only on Veterans Day. The La Pla...

DATE: Nov 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vet benefit program extended

The Veterans Administration has extended a program to provide assisted-living services to veterans with traumatic brain injuries. The program, which was set to expire this year, g...

DATE: Oct 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farm program sprouting for combat vets

A new program taking seed in western La Plata County is designed to help combat veterans learn how to farm and reintegrate into civilian life. The Veterans Homestead Project is th...

DATE: Sep 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vet groups seek young blood

Soldierly camaraderie retreats in face of civilian pressures

DATE: Aug 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Let your freedom ring

Custom-made chimes to honor war veterans

DATE: Jul 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Veterans groups seek sponsors, volunteers for event

Several groups are trying to organize an event, “Four Corners Veterans Stand Down,” Veterans that will provide local veterans with much-needed care at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in Nove...

DATE: Jun 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Congress hashes out plans to fix VA woes

On the 70th anniversary of D-Day, World War II veterans gathered for a commemoration ceremony at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Just a mile down the road, Congress...

DATE: Jun 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday