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One-day-only Guinness advertisement features Barnes twins

The story of Durangoans Tracy and Lanny Barnes continues to capture the imaginations of the American and world public. On Wednesday, it was the subject of a one-day-only beer advertisement. ...

DATE: Jan 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

National Geographic ranks Pagosa Springs/Wolf Creek in top 10 list

Of course it’s not a secret to us here in Southwest Colorado, but apparently to much of the rest of the country it is: Pagosa Springs/Wolf Creek is an excellent place to ski and soak. ...

DATE: Jan 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Layaway Santa’ brings Christmas cheer to Durango’s Walmart

A man who requested anonymity paid off everything in layaway at the Durango Walmart on Friday. The grand total: $16,700. About 80 people had items on layaway, including...

DATE: Dec 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Last chance to see DHS Marching Band

Friday is the last opportunity to see the state-qualifying Durango High School Red Pride Marching Band perform its 2013 show “Superheroes.” The band will do its routine during halftime of th...

DATE: Oct 29, 2013 | CATEGORY: Talk about Town

Travel writer not sold on old mining towns’ main streets

After being named top 10 this or most popular that a multitude of times during the last few years, Durango’s appeal was lost on Condé Nast Traveler writer Nathan Lump. In “The Dai...

DATE: Oct 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durangoan’s dogs find fame in 2014 calendar

Imagine having a picture of your beloved dogs memorialized in a calendar for all the world to see. It may sound like a fantasy for some, but for Durangoan Linda Thompson, it has become a rea...

DATE: Oct 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Talk about Town

Bark & Wine making noise again for humane society

The La Plata County Humane Society’s sixth annual Bark & Wine Silent Auction Fundraiser will go from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. It’s the society’s b...

DATE: Oct 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

A couple of options to Mesa Verde

So, with Mesa Verde National Park, Chimney Rock National Monument, Aztec Ruins National Monument and the Anasazi Heritage Center all closed because of the federal shutdown, where can you go ...

DATE: Oct 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

FLC chooses Common Reading book

For the eighth year, Fort Lewis College has selected a book for the Common Reading Experience and has invited the rest of the school and the community to read the book and join the discussio...

DATE: Oct 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Harrington donation account established

Anyone whoâ€™s been through a major health crisis knows how quickly the bills can add up. A benefit account has been established to help former Bayfield Marshal Jim Harrington an...

DATE: Oct 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

It’s time to connect on Animas River Trail

In these days of political discord and a government shutdown, here comes Durango Connect to save the day. The concept: Thousands of community-minded residents joining hands on th...

DATE: Sep 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

FLC finds place on list of ‘Smartest Colleges’

The magazine Business Insider included Fort Lewis College in its “Complete Ranking of America’s 501 Smartest Colleges.” The rankings were based on students’ average combined score on the mat...

DATE: Sep 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News