Mary Shinn
Position: Staff reporter
Phone Number: (970), 375-4526

Escalante Middle School drug search concerns some parents

Durango School District 9-R plans to increase frequency of searches

Big Brothers Big Sisters in dire financial need

Revenues from grants, special events and donations in decline

Fort Lewis College research lays foundation for next generation of nuclear power

Coolant technology helps reduce radioactive waste problem

Mexican restaurant opens on College Drive

Restaurateur plans to fill niche for late-night meals

Lockers to be installed at Transit Center for homeless

Neighbors in Need Alliance raises $12,700 for effort

Finalized public health insurance option promises savings; methods murky

La Plata County residents could see 15% savings on state exchange

Alternative to homeless camping near Purple Cliffs is sought

Durango city councilor suggests new site at snow-storage location

City, county express support for homeless ‘navigation center’

Officials informally agree to pony up $150,000 per year

Starbucks internship helps nonverbal student shine

Adam Kalk, 15, learns valuable skills in coffee shop trade

Federal study to focus on regional broadband opportunity

Road map could be released in 6 to 9 months

Durango High School students receive experience in child care

Program offers training while providing day care for 9-R staff

Colorado town split over allowing pot sales

Trustees vote three times, deadlock 3-3 each time