PAST DURANGO LOCAL NEWS STORIES

The Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores now will be called the Canyons of the Ancients Visitors Center and Museum. _

A small fire at a homeless camp next to the Durango Tech Center has prompted the La Plata County Sheriff's Department to move campers into a consolidated, fire-mitigated site in the same area

Supporters of a petition to recall La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt have until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, to submit an additional 2,030 signatures to force an election

Tom Stritikus, the former deputy director of K-12 education for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has been named Fort Lewis College's latest president

The Durango Business Improvement District has asked the City Council to adopt a ban on sitting or lying on sidewalks to curb panhandling

In her next two segments on Healthy Living, Ashley Lucas puts smarter eating principles into action with simple ideas for meals and snacks. In this installment, learn what kind of breakfast will give you early-morning energy without a sugar crash later in the day.

The City of Cortez will turn the old high school property into a new, 11-acre park for the south side of town.

A climate march will highlight Earth Day activities on April 21.

North Main Avenue is quickly becoming a focal point for economic activity, so the Durango Business Improvement District wants to celebrate with 'The Main Event!

The Durango Business Improvement District asks the City Parks and Recreation Department to build a pedestrian walkway under Camino del Rio sooner rather than later.

With more than $123 million in deferred-maintenance repairs needed in Durango schools, a long-range planning committee hopes to identify priorities.

A recent survey of homeless residents say they won't use a temporary camp at the Dog Park because of onerous restrictions.

Want another way to support local causes? You can round up your electric bill to support the grants and scholarships awarded to La Plata Electric Association communities

Seniors Outdoors! started 20 years ago to offer an outdoor outlet for older residents to stay fit, and the organization is still hiking strong after 20 years

When you live in a Tree City USA, it's hard to think about cutting down a beloved tree, especially one as old as the giant willow in News Director Deborah Uroda's backyard.

A new credit card encourages users to shop local with rewards points and a round-up program that's donated back to local non-profits.

A new Mancos cidery hopes to create a viable market for local apple growers in Montezuma County.

Fort Lewis College student athletes joined staff at the Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County to show kids how fitness and a healthy lifestyle could lead to a career as a college athlete . . . and a way to pay for their educations.

More than 500 enjoy Lake Nighthorse's waters on opening day.

Supporters of an effort to recall La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt filed their petition on March 30, but they fell short of the required number of signatures to force an election. _