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Durango appointee to CPW commission steps down amid opposition

Some state senators were critical of Gary Skiba’s history as an animal advocate

DATE: Mar 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Joe Biden frames presidential run at State of the Union

President draws contrast between himself and Trump while touting bill initiatives for economy

DATE: Mar 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

PCC to offer free certificate programs in wildfire mitigation and forestry

These programs will accept 20 students, with enrollment opening on March 11

DATE: Mar 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Dean Hanson scholarship application open for 2024

The application deadline is April 15

DATE: Mar 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

‘Free Menstrual Products to Students’ bill is introduced in Colorado

If passed, the bill would help provide free menstrual products to middle and high schools statewide

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma-Cortez school bus involved in collision

The bus was driving from Towaoc at the time of the collision

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Over 40% voter turnout in Southwest Colorado for presidential primaries

Top La Plata County election official ‘very, very happy’ with turnout

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango residents are rowing from California to Hawaii to raise awareness for Parkinson’s

Brendan Cusick and Pat Morrissey are part of a four-man crew training to complete the World’s Toughest Row in June

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Joe Biden, Donald Trump easily win Colorado’s presidential primaries

The results will determine how many Republican and Democratic delegates each candidate gets

DATE: Mar 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

$1 million awarded to 26 open education grant projects from Colorado commission

The projects exist to help students get through college without debilitating textbook costs

DATE: Mar 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Opposition to national monument along Dolores River grows

Plan to create a 400,000-acre monument stirs concerns over crowds, mining and access

DATE: Mar 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested in connection with sprinkling white powder on Durango buildings

Jason Morrison, 52, allegedly seen on video purchasing 10-pound bags of baking soda