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Keeping an (Electronic) Eye on 9-R Kids

In a world of almost daily mass shootings, Durango School District 9-R is spending $1.1 million on security measures, including a new, video-surveillance system that can be accessed on the Internet.

November 11, 2019

Neurosurgeons Join Durango Clinic

The only neurosurgeons in the Four Corners will now offer pre- and post-operative care out of the new San Juan Health Partners Clinic in Durango. Find out more.

November 11, 2019

Biting Bugs Tax Mosquito District Staff

The growth in the human population in the Animas Mosquito Control District is making it difficult for the small staff to control mosquito infestations. That’s why the district seeks a tax raise.

November 11, 2019

One-of-a-Kind Jewelry at Styles & Stones

The Cancer Coalition of Southwest Colorado will be the beneficiary of the 15th annual Style & Stones Jewelry Show scheduled for Noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 6 at the First United Methodist Church.

November 11, 2019

Haviland Lake to Be Drained This Fall

The Haviland Lake dam and outlet are in need of repair, so Colorado Parks & Wildlife plans to drain the lake following Labor Day. Get out your pole (and fishing license); no bag limit for now!

November 11, 2019

Healthy Living: Wear Eye Protection

When you work on projects that could damage your eyes, you know you should wear eye protection. However, you may be surprised how many everyday activities also warrant eye protection.

November 11, 2019

Discuss Estate Plans Before You Die

Pat Barrett explains why it’s a good idea to discuss the disposition of your estate with your family before you die so that your heirs are prepared and you can explain your decisions.

November 11, 2019

PCC Dean Focuses on Building Community

Sam Dosumu, the new executive dean for Pueblo Community College Southwest, wants to put the ‘community’ back in community college. We visit with him on the first day of the fall semester

November 11, 2019

WATTS UP: Annual Appreciation Lunch

Meet the board members and staff who serve you at La Plata Electric Association at the annual Member Appreciation Luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Pagosa Springs.

November 11, 2019

Demand for Local Food Boosts Local Ag

The number of farms and acreage in crops has grown by more than 4 percent in La Plata County during the past five years, largely due to a growing demand for locally grown food.

November 11, 2019

Healthy Living: Children and Obesity

Dr. Ashley Lucas, founder of PHD Weight Loss, encourages parents to reduce sugar in their children’s diets to prevent childhood obesity and future weight problems as adults.

November 11, 2019

IT’S YOUR MONEY: Why Records Count

The first thing a potential business buyer wants to see are the books. What do sales look like? How about expenses? How much did the company net? And they’ll want them electronically.

November 11, 2019

Real Men Run a Mile in Women’s Shoes

The Women’s Resource Center seeks a few good men (well, quite a few, actually) who are willing to run a race in high heels. Find out more about this hilarious fund-raiser!

November 11, 2019

SJRMC Clinic Brings Local Touch to Care

San Juan Regional Medical Center has opened a new specialty-care clinic in Durango to bring a local touch to Southwest Colorado patients who need to see a cardiologist or urologist.

November 11, 2019

Tiny House Puts Focus on Big Problem

A tiny house stationed at the Ice Lakes trailhead is focusing attention on a big problem: the impact of hikers and campers on the high-alpine lake. Learn how it’s helping.

November 11, 2019

WATTS UP: Role of Transformers on Grid

Substations and transformers play an important role in preventing electrical power overloads from high-voltage to lower-voltage transmission lines to ensure that you receive electrical power.

November 11, 2019

What’s Potential for Monsoon Flooding?

‘We Are La Plata County’ visits with Director of Emergency Management Butch Knowlton about the potential for monsoon flooding on the perimeter of the 416 Fire burn area.

November 11, 2019

Boy Turns School Project into Board Game

Eric Shadt has turned a fourth-grade science project into a board game that will help save the endangered Philippine Eagle. And after he’s finished with that one, he hopes to create more.

November 11, 2019

Volunteer Group Works on Winter Shelter

After last winter’s heavy snows, a volunteer group is hoping to establish a winter shelter for the area’s homeless residents. Find out how you can help the effort.

November 11, 2019

The Joy of Collaboration and Creativity

Local News Durango sits down with a team of playwrights and actors who are working on one of the productions featured in the Durango Playfest to talk about the creative process.

November 11, 2019

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