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Durango’s Community Relations Commission resurrected with refined mission

City board re-imagined after predecessor collapsed over Columbus Day post

DATE: Aug 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango reveals draft Indigenous land acknowledgment

Statement addresses injustices enacted upon tribes, encourages reconciliation

DATE: Aug 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Compassion Center’ moving to new location in west Durango

Program provides services to those experiencing poverty and homelessness

DATE: Dec 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy Hospital celebrates Four Corners recipients of health equity grants

Five organizations in the region were among 48 region-wide to receive awards

DATE: Oct 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet briefed on ARPA funds in Durango

Lawmaker stopped at the La Plata County Administration building Friday

DATE: Sep 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango responds to drone show criticism with humor

Social media posts used to ‘start a dialogue’ between residents and bureaucracy

DATE: Jul 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango drag scene thrives, winning ‘best in show’ at DIVA awards

Performers provide an outlet for queer people to express themselves

DATE: May 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Students celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day despite inclement weather

Planned march at Fort Lewis College is tentatively rescheduled for next week

DATE: Jan 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s storied history with homelessness: Can we become a ‘model community’?

Imminent closing of Purple Cliffs renews a complex history of unhoused camping, community action

DATE: Jul 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County looks to partner with other counties for human services

Labor challenges have led to a backlog in processing of public benefits

DATE: Jul 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Abortion advocates, opponents look to a post-Roe future in Durango and Colorado

State likely to see more women traveling from Texas, Utah and Arizona for procedure

DATE: Jul 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County doubles-down on plan to close Purple Cliffs this year

After failed efforts to establish a managed camp, officials say dispersed camping can no longer continue

DATE: Jun 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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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.