WATTS UP: The LPEA Annual Meeting

The La Plata County Public Health Department rolled out a new program called the Healthy Homes Program which helps homeowners stay safe from toxins within their home. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and M&R Plumbing.

On April 21st, 2025, the La Plata County Office of Emergency Management will send out a CodeRED notification. The county urges residents to sign up to CodeRED to stay informed in the event of an emergency. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

Be Bear Smart as bears come out of hibernation. CDOT begins construction on US 160 in Pagosa Springs. And Durango Wine Experience returns at the end of the month. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and Tafoya Barrett & Associates.

The Community Concert Hall has introduced a number of international artists to the region while also recognizing local talent. Find out how director Charles Leslie curates the perfect lineup for every season. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango.

Families don't have to care for a dying loved one in isolation. Hospice of Montezuma offers medical, social and emotional support to help with a loved one's end-of-life care. By Deborah Uroda. This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply and LOR Foundation.

Devo will offer the bikes to scholarship recipients and as seasonal rentals. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings.

Get a fresh start Spring cleaning with help from the City of Durango, Durango has big plans for Earth Day, and learn more about the return of Durango Restaurant Week. By Sadie Smith This story is sponsored by Crystal Mart and Happy Pappy's Pizza & Wings.

La Plata County is in the midst of an affordable housing challenge. Rising costs and limited availability increase housing costs making it difficult to retain a workforce. Pine River Commons and Rock Creek Housing Project hope to alleviate the housing shortage with new workforce housing. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by La Plata Economic Development Alliance.

Zac Keeler has high goals for his new team, after serving as an assistant for the DHS boys team in 2024. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation and Crystal Mart.

Downtown parking meters will soon accept payments from the ParkMobile app. LPEA seeks college interns, La Plata County prepares for wildfire season, and a comedy show supports local businesses and nonprofits. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q.

Recent storms have done little to raise snowpack and water levels while 2024 monsoons built fuels to set up a potentially dangerous 2025 fire season. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q.

Looking for a furry feline friend? Check out Cat Care Durango for adopting, boarding, or even participating in cat yoga! By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

Wrap up Women’s History month with the Women’s Resource Center’s Extraordinary Woman Award dinner and April brings a number of music festivals to Durango. Learn more about the Durango Ragtime Festival and the Durango Bluegrass Festival. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center SJRMC and M&R Plumbing.

Bi-partison legislation would eliminate barriers that kept government from awarding full claims in 2015, 2016. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and M&R Plumbing.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s southwest regional office will begin construction on a new building that will combine customer service and administration offices. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Dunkin Donuts and FASTSIGNS Durango.

Ska Brewing Company will celebrate its 30th anniversary party on Sept. 6. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Serious Texas Bar-B-Q and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.

Durango Police Department plans to install automated speeding cameras within city limits. Celebrate Celtic culture with the Celtic Festival at the end of the month. And kick off spring with the Fly Fishing Festival at Duranglers and the International Fly Fishing Film Tour . By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Tafoya Barrett & Associates.

Project leaders call 2025 the most important year yet for Durango Mesa Park as they roll toward 2027 grand opening. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and Dunkin’ Donuts.

A bipartisan bill could offer free state park entry for Ute tribal members. A heavily used section of the Animas River Trail closes for eight months for upgrades. Get the details on the detour and improvements. Southwestern Water Conservation District’s 41st Annual Seminar, 'Water Reimagined: Strategies for a Changing World,' explores key water management issues. It kicks off March 28th at Sky Ute Casino. 4CORE and Shaw Solar launch Project SunShare to make rooftop solar affordable for income-qualified homeowners in Southwest Colorado. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and M&R Plumbing.

United Way of Southwest Colorado using new ALICE study to better understand the region. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q.