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And the West is History: Funeral Cortege,1917

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Bridge Scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent Jan. 13 – Open Pairs First: M. Thorpe/C.L. Lappen Second: L. Anderson/B. Dobson Third: C....

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Snowdown wristband office hours set

Some Snowdown event venues may require wristbands that prove full vaccination status or negative COVID-19 test results to enter. The Snowdown board has set up an office where event-goers ca...

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

‘Marketplace’ Follies tickets to be sold

Thirty-two “Marketplace” Snowdown Follies tickets are available at the Bank of the San Juans, 144 E. Eighth St. Each day for four days, which started Thursday, eight tickets will be sold in ...

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Hospital: Emergency department, clinic not testing sites

San Juan Regional Medical Center asked the community not to use the emergency department or urgent care clinic as COVID-19 testing sites, in a public service announcement Tuesday. “Please, d...

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Colorado coal town grapples with future as plant shuts down

CRAIG – In a quiet valley tucked away from Colorado’s bustling ski resorts, far from his hometown in northern Mexico, Trinidad Loya found a way to support his family’s American dream: Coal. ...

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Pandemic reveals health disparities in La Plata County

Some community members face higher burden of disease, greater economic consequences

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Snowdown Follies revises ticket refund policy

Because of COVID-19 and the uncertainty regarding public events, Snowdown Follies has revised its ticketing refund policy. In the event of cancellation or reduced seating, event organizers w...

DATE: Jan 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

The Hive will host sober Snowdown event

The Hive will host the “Magical Mystical Mocktail Tour,” a sober Snowdown event, Jan. 27. At 5:30 p.m., participants will meet at The Hive, 1150 Man Ave., to pay the $50 entry fee and receiv...

DATE: Jan 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Foundation funds Durango nonprofits

El Pomar Foundation announced Tuesday that $15,000 in funding has been allocated to four Durango nonprofits. Southwest Center for Independence was awarded $5,000 for expanding accessible tra...

DATE: Jan 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

DAR announces Good Citizens Award winners

The Sarah Platt Decker Chapter of the Daughter of the American Revolution announced this years winners of the DAR Good Citizens Award for local high school graduating seniors. The winners ar...

DATE: Jan 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango nonprofits win Colorado Humanities awards

Colorado Humanities announced Tuesday that Durango Independent Film Festival and La Plata County Historical Society won the Colorado Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Pla...

DATE: Jan 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

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

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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