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Activism and altruism: Karen Zink reflects on a life of giving back after beating cancer

Nurse practitioner works to bolster women’s health care in La Plata County

DATE: Mar 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

FLC Turning Point USA chapter president says he has ‘thick skin’ amid controversy

Fort Lewis College senior is proud of club despite backlash

DATE: Dec 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

This Vallecito couple wants to make La Plata County a hot-spot for gay weddings

‘Gay couples have money. Money helps our local economy,’ co-owner of Cinder and Pine Weddings says

DATE: Nov 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College student runs, rides and swims over 130 miles in 23 hours – just for fun

Sofie Hill wanted pay homage to Durango through a feat of endurance

DATE: Oct 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

One man’s quest to rank 38 hamburger joints in Durango area

‘Burgers are ingrained in America’s soul,’ Steve Harris says. ‘They’re comfort food’

DATE: Jul 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango veteran drives 3½ hours to Albuquerque weekly to protest VA job cuts

Mike Olson wants to be a voice for employees who can’t speak up

DATE: May 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Finding balance: After a rough crash, paraglider and highliner Sean Englund reflects on risk

Months after crashing, he’s grappling with public perception of his activities as he tries to make them more accessible

DATE: Feb 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Owner and matriarch of Durango’s Toh-Atin Gallery dies, age 97

Family and friends share stories and love for the woman who meant so much to so many

DATE: Apr 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

WWII combat veteran from Bayfield celebrates his 100th birthday

Herman Todeschi will be surrounded by family when he hits the mark March 26

DATE: Mar 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

For Durango woman paralyzed in crash, ADA laws and new wheels could make all the difference

Jessica Vought wants city of Durango to improve accommodations for disabled residents

DATE: Oct 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office sergeant has a memory like a steel trap

Wes Doughty recalls names, birthdays and even license plate numbers, sometimes for years

DATE: Sep 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield woman, 18, is first female to become Eagle Scout in San Juan District

Annika Zenger took an interest in scouting from her brothers and other family members

DATE: Aug 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News