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PAST DURANGO LOCAL NEWS STORIES
05/06/2019
Getting Ready for Summer Train
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train resumed round-trip service to √
05/03/2019
Ignoring Native Voices on Bears Ears
A Ute Mountain tribal leader says the Trump Administration ignored Native voices when he reduced the size of the Bears Ears National Monument by more than 85 percent.
05/02/2019
Civility Project aims to reduce racism
welcoming place for all. Learn about Civility First to accomplish that goal.The Durango Community Relations Commission wants Durango to become a friendly and
05/01/2019
LPEA Builds Portable Station for Safety Classes
Safety is the No. 1 priority at La Plata Electric, and that’s why the coop recently built a portable transmission station to take electrical power safety training to employees and the area’s first-responders.
04/30/2019
Durango Author Writes Powerful Anti-War Novel
If Durango author Philip Duke’s new book has a message, it’s that war changes people in ways they never expected. Learn more about his second novel, The Village: A Novel of Wartime Crete.
04/29/2019
State Tourism Leader Urges Collaboration
The co-vice chair of the Colorado Tourism Office board of directors urged industry representatives to collaborate with other sectors to increase visitation and length of stay among visitors.
04/26/2019
Dancing with Durango Stars Offers Stellar Fun
Learn more about Dancing with the Durango Stars featuring amateur dance teams who raise money for families who have to take their kids to Children’s Hospital for treatments.
04/25/2019
Renewable Energy Cheaper than Tri-State Rates
Two studies conclude that LPEA’s goal to purchase 50 percent of its power from carbon-free sources may be cheaper than the cost of electricity it currently buys from Tri-State.
04/24/2019
Healthy Living: Carbohydrates Explained
Better understand the difference between fast-acting and slow-acting carbohydrates and why fast-acting carbohydrates make it so difficult to lose body fat.
04/23/2019
Ready to Sell Your Business? Figuring Out the Worth
Certified business appaiser and broker Charlie Cole offers some tips on preparing your business for sale, including how to getg the information you’ll need to set a price.
04/22/2019
CDOT Improves Sidewalk Accessibility on Main
New lights, wheelchair accessible sidewalk ramps, and other improvements will make the 17th, 22nd and 32nd street intersections on Main Avenue safer for pedestrians and traffic.
04/19/2019
Cortez Merchants Encourage Cash Purchases
Cortez merchants have started an education campaign that encourages customers to purchase goods and services with cash or check to avoid credit-card fees that leave the community.
04/18/2019
Local Foundation Invites Controversial Speaker
Find out why the Community Foundation of Southwest Colorado invited Monica Lewinsky as this year’s Making a Difference speaker to raise awareness about cyberbullying.
04/17/2019
HEALTHY LIVING: Allergies Driving You Crazy?
Dr. Sugar Singleton with San Juan Regional Medical Center’s Urgent Care Center offers some tips for dealing with the sniffles, sneezes and other symptoms that arise during allergy season.
04/16/2019
WATTS UP: Coop Celebrates 80 Years of Service
La Plata Electric first supplied electrical power to rural residents and communities 80 years ago, and the member-owned utility provider will celebrate its history at its annual meeting.
04/15/2019
Bird Enthusiasts Head to Cortez for Avian Festival
Hundreds of birding fans are expected in Montezuma County to explore the region’s diverse bird populationsas part of the 15th annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival.
04/12/2019
Artists Celebrate Town Plaza Mural Completion
Meet the artists who created this colorful mural on the Kroeger Building in Town Plaza. The project is part of Local First’s efforts to connect artists and business owners,
04/11/2019
Winter Snows Expected to Fill Area Reservoirs
With snow/water content in the mountains measuring at 150 to 200 percent of median this spring, area water managers say spring run-off is expected to fill all area reservoirs, and the drought is over.
04/10/2019
HEALTHY LIVING: Sugar Is a Weight-Loss Enemy
Eating foods high in sugary carbohydrates may satisfy an immediate craving, but it just sets up a vicious cycle of energy booms and busts that contributes to formation of body fat.
04/09/2019
WATTS UP: Learn How to Support ‘Green’ Energy
If your home isn’t situated well to install solar energy, you still can support the renewable energy industry through LPEA’s Local Green Power Fund and Direct Offset Fund.
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