Durango City Council Bans Sidewalk Sitting

5/24/2018

The Durango City Council calls its new ban on sitting or lying on downtown sidewalks a safety measure, but opponents say it's nothing more than an attempt to run panhandlers out of town.

PAST DURANGO LOCAL NEWS STORIES

August 9, 2020

Bond Extension to Update School Bldgs

Durango School District 9-Rhas had to cut its operting budget by $4 million. But it plans to ask voters to extend its 2002 bond to ensure enough capital revenues to keep school buildings from deteriorating.

August 6, 2020

Five Easy Ideas to Update Your House

Simple steps like using energy-efficient light builbs, spiffying up your landscaping, or remodeling your bathroom and kitchen can add value to your home, whether you want to sell or stay a while.

August 5, 2020

Dishing Up Dirt with $100,000 State Grant

Durango's Table to Farm Compost has ramped up its production of artisan soil made from local food scraps-turned-compost thanks to a $100,000 state health department grant for projects that divert waste from landfills.

August 4, 2020

Cooking Up Success at DGO Artisan Foods

A small artisan food manufacturer produces its own line of hot sauces, salsa, and spice mixes, but it also helps other food entrepreneurs develop their recipes to bring to market in their commercial kitchen.

August 3, 2020

Non-Profit to Recycle Computers for Kids

A Denver-based non-profit called PCs for Kids is working with local businesses and educators to provide recycled, upgraded computers for Durango students who don’t have access to technology at home.

August 2, 2020

Bill Mashaw Golf Tourney Supports Kids

The Kiwanis Club of Durango canceled its annual Pancake Day, it’s biggest fund-raiser of the year. So the club is hopeful that you’ll support a socially-distanced golf tourney on August 28 to support kids.

August 1, 2020

El Rancho Has Survived for 80 Years; COVID, Too?

El Rancho Tavern owner Chip Lile talks about his three businesses and how he’s surviving with yo-yoing open-close orders, possible opening strategies for El Rancho when Governor’s Office allows.

July 30, 2020

Get Your Bulbs for Fall Planting Next Week

The annual fall bulb sale that generates revenues for the Durango Botanic Gardens will move online starting on Aug. 1. Order ahead, and the bulbs will be available in October.

July 28, 2020

Why One Woman Volunteers for DRFA

Durango resident Kim Ebner helps save lives in her position as acquatic supervisor at the Durango Rec Center, and she does the same as a volunteer firefighter for the Durango Fire & Rescue Authority.

July 27, 2020

SWCO Non-Profits Receive Survival Help

Non-profits in Southwest Colorado are suffering from the pandemic just like businesses. The Community Foundation and United Way have been able to provide a little help with grants this month.

July 24, 2020

District 9-R Unveils Back-to-School Plans

The coronavirus continues to infect residents in Durango School District 9-R, so district officials have prepared a number of options for students to continue their educations safely.

July 23, 2020

How to Maintain Your Weight After Losing

So, you’ve lost all the weight you’d hope to lose. You can’t go back to your old eating habits, you have to keep your new nutrition habits as a permanent lifestyle, and it’s easier than you think.

July 22, 2020

Manna, Garden Project Merge Food Efforts

Manna and the Garden Project of Southwest Colorado both have a commitment to food security. The two non-profits have decided to merge to make the most of limited community resources.

July 26, 2020

Meet Your First Responder: Sgt. Tim Dixon

Durango Police Sergeant Tim Dixon loves the outdoors, and it’s what it drew him and his wife to move here five years ago. He loves policing, too, because he loves to work closely with people.

July 20, 2020

MZCO Receives $5.8 Million for Paths Trail

The long-imagined Paths to Mesa Verde received a huge boost this summer with a $5.8 million grant to start construction on the 7-mile section between Mancos and the national park.

July 17, 2020

And the Story of the Ancients Continues

Volunteers with the Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance offers tours of sites in Canyons of the Ancients, provides educational programming for youth, and monitors sites throughout the area.

July 16, 2020

Why Exercise Alone Can’t Take Off Weight

You exercise and exercise, but the weight still doesn’t come off the way you’d like. Find out why you have to attend to your nutrition first before exercise can have an impact.

July 15, 2020

Supporting Employees Who Are Grieving

With so many people affected in one way or another by the COVID-19 pandemic, chances are you or someone you know may be grieving from a loss. Here’s how you can support them at work.

July 14, 2020

AHS Receives Grant to Build New School

Animas High School received a $13.7 million grant from the Colorado Department of Education to build a new high school at a new location. Watch the story to find out where!

July 13, 2020

Men Who Grill Goes Virtual This Summer

You may not be able to taste the delectable tidbits for real this year, but you can enjoy the sights and sounds of Men Who Grill during the virtual awards ceremony, complete with grill-giveaways and other door prizes on July 18.

Proteins + Veggies + Dietary Fat = Health

Jolie Ensign, nutritionist with Habit, recommends that you keep a journal about the foods you eat, not to count calories, but to observe how foods make you feel mentally and physically.

Why One Woman Volunteers for DFRA