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Library to host model train open house

The Silver San Juan Division of National Model Railroaders Association will host a model train open house at the Pine River Library from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Dec. 17 at the library, 395 Bayfield ...

DATE: Dec 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

DHS Student Council asks community to support ‘Project: Holiday Helpers’

The Durango High School Student Council is running a project to help underprivileged families in the community. “Project: Holiday Helpers” has trees up at the Durango Public Library, Natures...

DATE: Dec 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

4-H aims to give back, make a positive difference

We at La Plata County Extension Office are so thankful for our amazing community. We are so lucky to live here and to call you all our neighbors and friends. Our 4-H program would not be as ...

DATE: Dec 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Solar power has mostly skipped over lower-income homes

One Colorado nonprofit is changing that with secondhand panels

DATE: Dec 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

And the West is History: Electra Lake Performers – Ca. 1935

DATE: Dec 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Colorado’s soil moisture is better than in recent years. But that’s not saying much

Relationship between dry soil conditions in the fall and spring runoff has gained more attention

DATE: Dec 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

To weed whack Colorado’s ozone problems, environmentalists urge switch to electric lawn equipment

Environmental groups argue for swift changeover as regulators face a December decision on a clean air plan

DATE: Dec 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Cancer Coalition thanks Style N’ Stones, other artists

Durango and La Plata County are blessed with a group of artists whose generosity is unmatched. Style N’ Stones and other artists joined forces at Create Art & Tea at 1015 Main Ave. on Oct. 1...