First Case of Omicron variant confirmed in La Plata County
Public is strongly urged to receive vaccine booster dose as soon as eligible and wear well-fitting, high-quality mask in public indoor spaces Data provided to San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) by...
View ArticleCamino del Rio improvements start back up after winter shutdown
The Colorado Department of Transportation, with Morton Electric, will begin work next week after a winter shutdown of the US 550 Camino del Rio improvement project in Durango. Work activity will...
View Article‘Rockin’ on the River,’ free summer music series at The Powerhouse
Join us for “Rockin’ on the River,” a free music series on five Sundays throughout the Summer at The Powerhouse. This family friendly music series will feature local and regional bands, including...
View ArticleSJBPH amends COVID-19 local public health advisory to reflect updated CDC...
San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) amended its local public health advisory to reflect updated guidance and language provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as COVID-19 cases continue to...
View ArticleNon-profit aims to improve education opportunities for rural students
The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative (SWCEC) kicked off their “Building Our Shared Future” event on Friday, Oct. 21 at Ignacio High School. Formed in 2021, SWCEC is the first of its kind...
View ArticleShakespearean Snowdown
Durango welcomed the 44th Annual Snowdown, featuring a Shakespearean theme, beginning on Friday, Jan. 27 and ending on Sunday Feb. 5, with participation from multiple businesses in Durango, Colo. and...
View Article57th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow
Wanbli Ota, a student organization at Fort Lewis College, welcomed spectators and participants to the 57th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow, Friday, March 31 — Saturday, April 1 inside the Whalen Gymnasium....
View ArticleFeeder streams
My definition of a feeder stream is a small stream that feeds or flows into or out of a large river or lake. I thought about this as I was fly fishing in a small stream that flows into the Gallatin...
View ArticleDurango to Silverton by rail
Tribal members and their families board the Durango to Silverton all day color ride – sponsored by Tribal Information Services – Saturday, Aug. 26 departing from the Durango Depot to Silverton. Tribal...
View ArticleSignificant daytime delays expected in Durango, April 23 – 24
Motorists traveling through the US 550 and US 160 Junction near the Doubletree Hotel in Durango, Colo. will encounter lengthy delays, lane reductions and traffic congestion while CDOT performs bridge...
View ArticleCDOT commemorates connection of US 550-US 160 Grandview Bridge
Residents bid adieu to Farmington Hill The Colorado Department of Transportation hosted an “open road” celebration for the long-awaited connection of US 550 with US 160 at the Grandview Interchange...
View ArticleHickenlooper cheers 20,000 Colorado PACT Act claims approved, 1M nationally
U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper celebrated the announcement that more than 1 million PACT Act related claims have been approved for veterans who have been impacted by toxic exposures. “We passed the...
View ArticleSouthern Ute Health Center welcomes Langefels into leading role
Langefels accepts position as SUHC Director Lizette Langefels steps in as the Southern Ute Health Center Director, with an official start date of Monday, June 10. Langefels comes to the Tribe with 17...
View Article‘Legends on the Animas’ coming to Durango
World champion title boxing match slated for October For the first time since 1915, professional boxing is coming back to Durango; and in true Durango fashion, it’s coming back with style! Saturday,...
View ArticleAll aboard the Polar Express
The Polar Express is a popular event during the winter months and is an annual holiday tradition for many who travel to Durango, Colo. to experience the magic of this storybook adventure for...
View ArticleUS 550-US 160 Connection South: Final farewell message
Greetings! If you’re local, you’ve likely been using the now fully completed interchange of US 550 and US 160 in south Durango. While there remain a few minor work items that Lawrence Construction and...
View ArticleSnowdown lifts spirits with annual Light Parade
La Plata County comes together each winter for the time-honored tradition of Snowdown, filling the streets, taverns, and restaurants of Durango with a weeklong slate of activities, culminating with the...
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