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House Advances Budget to Support K-12 Schools
Durango Local News - April 26, 2024 14:00 - 5 minutesThe FY 2024-2025 Long Appropriations Bill in Colorado prioritizes funding for various areas, including a significant allocation towards universal preschool programs and early childhood services. While this allocation enhances access to early childhood education, there may be potential increased ...
Museum on Main Street Coming to Ignacio
Durango Local News - April 25, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutesColorado Humanities partnered with Museum on Main Street to bring the exhibition “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” to Ignacio starting April 29th. Explore the history of rural America in the 20th Century and how it relates to the community of Ignacio with the month-long exhibit. Free Ute Lan...
Durango Education Foundation Awards Open
Durango Local News - April 24, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutesNominations are now open for the Durango Education Foundation Outstanding Employee - make sure to nominate a teacher or staff member who has made a difference this year. Work on the reconstruction of North College Drive has begun - the summer-long project will update water and sewage systems and...
New Podcast Features Local Breweries
Durango Local News - April 23, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutesThe six-episode series chronicles how the craft brewing industry navigated the pandemic shutdowns. It revisits a series of virtual get-togethers that industry tastemakers attended to discuss issues related to the uncertainty of the era. The podcast was produced locally and features two Southwest...
Community Insights: La Plata County Public Health Department
Durango Local News - April 22, 2024 15:00 - 5 minutesAmidst the COVID-19 aftermath, Medicaid unwinding poses a critical healthcare challenge. La Plata County Public Health aids residents in navigating this transition, ensuring equitable access to healthcare options. Despite an extension, misconceptions persist, potentially impacting millions natio...
Durango 9R School District Embraces Technology Tools
Durango Local News - April 19, 2024 14:00 - 2 minutesLast year, the Durango Education Foundation funded STEM sets for all seven elementary schools in Durango School District 9-R Now every elementary student in the district can experience STEM through tasks such as coding, podcasts, digital novels, circuit building, and 3D print design. The modern ...
Earth Day Celebrations and First Friday Events
Durango Local News - April 17, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutesDowntown Durango is bustling with upcoming events, including the return of First Fridays in May, where local artists and businesses collaborate for community art showcases. Meanwhile, road improvements on 32nd Street will cause closures until late 2024, aiming to enhance safety and accommodate h...
New FLC Women’s Basketball Coach Settling In
Durango Local News - April 16, 2024 16:00 - 2 minutesDavis joins Fort Lewis College after leading the Northwest College Trappers for three Seasons. Her Junior College squad improved during Davis’ tenure as Head Coach. A native of Loveland, Colorado, Davis played at Thompson Valley High School before starting her college playing career at Gillette ...
Gravel Race Series to Showcase Northern New Mexico
Durango Local News - April 13, 2024 03:00 - 3 minutesAztec Adventures three-race gravel series runs from April through October featuring the unique terrain outside Farmington, Aztec, and Blanco. The Galactic Grinder opens the action on April 6th with three distance options for riders of all abilities. Reliant on the energy sector for decades, the ...
Durango Spring Rewards Program Is Back!
Durango Local News - April 11, 2024 21:00 - 2 minutesThe Durango Spring Rewards Program is back as of April 1st where shoppers can earn gift cards by spending money locally at participating stores. The 28th Annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown is happening the weekend of April 19th through the 21st. Durango Sustainable Goods invites you to an Earth D...
Wildwood Dance Project Hosts Film Screening at Smiley
Durango Local News - April 09, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutesThe Wildwood Dance Project, a collective of local dance artists, is hosting a free film screening at the Smiley Building on Friday, April 12th at 7 pm in the Move Studio. The original films showcase the company’s philosophy of engaging new audiences with dance through collaborative multimedia pr...
Animas High Theatre Showcases Original Student Plays at DAC
Durango Local News - April 06, 2024 08:00 - 4 minutesAnimas High School’s Osprey Theatre Company is staging a showcase of original student work at the Durango Arts Center on April 5th and 6th. The evening will feature two student-authored one-act plays and a guest appearance by the AHS improv troupe. The AHS theatre program follows the school’s pr...
Maximizing Your Home Purchase: Durango Financing Options
Durango Local News - April 04, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutesAlpenglow Properties, a leading real estate brokerage in Durango, Colorado, provides an introduction into various financing options tailored for new home buyers in the Durango Area. By Logan Shreck. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/maximizing-your-home-purchase-durango-fi...
Back in the Saddle
Durango Local News - April 04, 2024 17:00 - 4 minutesThe Ignacio School District has relaunched its rodeo club, providing students a unique opportunity to train in various events. Unlike traditional teams, this club offers individualized coaching, preparing students for independent competition. With a focus on skill development and community invol...
Outdoor Spaces Preserved, Celebrated
Durango Local News - April 03, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutesThe City of Durango has reached an agreement in principle with Durango School District 9-R for the purchase of Buckley Park. Celebrate Arbor Day this month with an exhibit of local artists at the Durango Recreation Center, and design your own at the Tree Coloring Contest with Durango Public Libr...
Mancos Common Press Ventures into Affordable Housing
Durango Local News - March 29, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutesMancos Common Press sits at the intersection of art and historical preservation. Over the past decade, the organization has revived the old Mancos Times-Tribune building and supported a thriving artist community around letterpress and printing. Now, they are expanding into affordable housing, wi...
Spring Clean-Up Starts April 1st
Durango Local News - March 27, 2024 14:00 - 3 minutesThe City of Durango's annual spring clean-up, starting April 1st, encourages residents to prepare items like furniture and large appliances for collection, reminding them to separate yard waste from scrap metal and follow guidelines for placement. United Airlines is launching seasonal nonstop fl...
La Plata County Fairgrounds
Durango Local News - March 26, 2024 15:00 - 4 minutesA look inside the La Plata County Fairgrounds, a historic hub of community events and engagement in Durango, Colorado. Learn about the array of activities offered, from rodeos and 4-H fairs to educational programs facilitated by Colorado State University Extension. Discover the fairgrounds' comm...
Celebrating National Cocktail Month
Durango Local News - March 26, 2024 13:00 - 2 minutesWarmer days mean a switch in cocktail menus across the southwest. As National Cocktail Month gives way to April, bar managers add fresh and light flavors to their menus. San Juan Sips Owner Stephanie Sarussi takes a floral approach to spring drinks. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.d...
Uncompahgre River Annual Benefit
Durango Local News - March 22, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutesThe 8th annual benefit for the Uncompahgre River and 18th Annual F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour recently took place in Ridgway, Colorado, supporting the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership. Attendees enjoyed diverse fly-fishing films while contributing to restoration projects and education initiatives...
Wildfire Resource Center Hub Launched
Durango Local News - March 21, 2024 13:00 - 2 minutesLa Plata County has introduced the Wildfire Resource Center, an online platform providing comprehensive information on wildfire mitigation efforts, risk assessment, and preparation techniques for residential properties. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe's annual spring clean-up is scheduled for Apri...
DHS Principal Named Principal of the Year
Durango Local News - March 20, 2024 14:00 - 5 secondsDr. John Hoerl of Durango High School has been awarded the 2024 Colorado Principal of the Year by the Colorado Association of School Executives, recognizing his substantial contributions to the school's progress. La Plata County has launched the Wildfire Resource Center, an online hub providing ...
Be “Bear Aware” to Keep Animal Conflicts Trending Down
Durango Local News - March 19, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutesColorado Parks and Wildlife received 3,526 reports of sightings and conflicts with bears in 2023, which is a 21 percent decrease from previous years. That’s largely due to healthy natural forage production last season. It’s still too early to tell how 2024 will shape up. The vast majority of cal...
Durango Arts Center Presents Hand to God
Durango Local News - March 15, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutesThe Durango Arts Repertory Theatre presents Hand to God, an irreverent dark comedy written by Robert Askins and directed by Fort Lewis College Theatre Professor Michael McKelvey. Hand to God runs from March 15th through March 31st at the Durango Arts Center. This play carries a parental advisory...
Expanded Community Services Through Housing and Transportation
Durango Local News - March 13, 2024 17:00 - 4 minutesDurango is abuzz with sustainability initiatives and community development. Durango Green Drinks offers monthly gatherings for networking and learning about local sustainability efforts, hosting nearly 30 organizations throughout the year. La Plata Open Space Conservancy received accreditation, ...
DHS Hockey Celebrates State Title
Durango Local News - March 12, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutesThe Durango High School The Demons hockey team captured the 4A State Championship by beating Summit 4-2 in Denver on March 5th. The accomplishment came just two years after Durango moved from a club team to a sanctioned varsity team under the Colorado High School Activities Association regulatio...
Durango Non-Profit Brings Bikes to Kids
Durango Local News - March 12, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutesDurango-based non-profit Wheelie Cool operates with one goal: get more kids on bikes as early as possible. In past years, founder Fynn Funke has built trails near local schools to accomplish that mission. In 2024, Funke’s non-profit will host a series of week-long bike rodeos at Durango elementa...
Colorado Department of Transportation
Durango Local News - March 11, 2024 17:00 - 4 minutesThe Colorado Department of Transportation has three upcoming projects occurring in La Plata County this coming summer. Projects range from chip seal operations on US Highway 160, safety improvements along Main Avenue including single replacement and traffic flow enhancements, and completing the ...
Women's History Month
Durango Local News - March 08, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutesDurango's The Women’s Resource Center is celebrating Women's History Month with a series of events emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. The month kicked off with a chocolate and wine tasting on March 7th, followed by a photo exhibit at the Durango Public Library on March 12th. Additiona...
Growing Inside and Out, Call for Artists
Durango Local News - March 07, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutesSoil Outdoor Learning Lab has reached its fundraising goal of $75,000 and plans to begin construction on a new Grow Dome, a geodesic greenhouse for year-round gardening, before the end of the school year. The City of Durango is seeking artists and creative teams to contribute art installations a...
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