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Crow Canyon cuts 12 staff, announces turnaround plan

Layoffs Friday are part of financial recovery, CEO says

DATE: Jun 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Area Tourism Office, former director agree on separation

News release praises Frank Lockwood for his time leading group

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BLM announces manager for Southwest District

Connolly to meet public in Durango, Dolores

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New exhibit at Dolores museum

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Processing glitch delays Durango School District 9-R paychecks

Durango teachers expecting to see their paychecks electronically deposited on Monday will have to wait until Tuesday before the money hits their accounts. The problem, said Julie ...

DATE: Feb 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rico gets new bus service to Telluride

New winter festival features hockey, snow events

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Minimum wage increase unlikely to boost pay for many Durangoans

But some worry about job creation in rural Colorado

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Hesperus coal mine lays off workers

Workforce has shrunk 30 percent since January

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Signatures submitted to raise Colorado’s minimum wage

200,000 signatures delivered to raise pay to $12 by 2020

DATE: Jul 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawmakers mull helping people overcome past mistakes with the law when seeking employment

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Build a Better Bayfield on Thursday

Looking for a Bayfield-area job? Need employees? How about activities for kids? What started as a job fair has grown into a combination of business and community expo, ...

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Court says employees can be fired for pot use

Federal prohibition trumps state law in employment cases

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Moore, a Lewis, Colorado native and 2015 champion, took center stage in the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo's barrel racing event on Friday

Riders hail from Northwest New Mexico, Northeast Arizona and Southwest Colorado

Photos: A day for boatersAnimas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

Animas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

Artists reveal ‘Droplets’ mural at Animas River DaysProject involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

The city of Durango and nine artists unveiled the “Droplets” mural on Saturday during Animas River Days at the Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility.The reclamation center and Santa Rita Park were bustling with residents and visitors who showed up for a day of water sports in 82-degree weather.The mural features a series of water droplets containing depictions of wildlife along the Animas River, and the personalities or styles of each artist who worked on them.

Silas Armstrong, an artist who worked on the piece, said the project was a massive undertaking for a group of artists who would presumably find trouble fitting all of their unique ideas into one piece.But they pulled it off.“They initially thought there’s gonna be way too many cooks in the kitchen, but we managed to make it work,” he said.The nine artists are: Armstrong, Cindy Atchison, Chelsie Begoody, Laurie Cullum, Mariah Kaminsky, Parker Ledford, Jordanne Pelkey, Maddie Sanders and Hannah Wilson.“Droplets” uses a color spectrum representing the seasons. The largest droplets break up the major scenes of the Animas River depicted in winter through autumn.“I chose to depict mine in yellow because it just happened to fall in the summer location, but also to represent the 2015 (Gold King Mine waste water spill) disaster that tainted the river and turned it yellow,” he said.

He said a shining sun portrayed over the entire scene is a symbol of hope. The mural also includes depictions of how ecological damage effects the community and the ecosystem downriver from Durango.Armstrong said locals might recognize his art behind Jean Pierre Bakery, Cafe and Wine Bar, a mural of Bart Simpson from “The Simpsons.”He also had a mural at The Hive, a youth community hub, before it announced the closure of its 1150 Main Ave. location.“It’s been one of the best experiences of my life,” he said of the project. “Super-talented artists. Really just honored and flattered enough to work with some of the great artists that are here.”“Droplets” came together through a partnership between the artists, the city of Durango and The Walls Project, a nonprofit that uses art and creativity to drive positive change in communities.The art project came together right on schedule. Tom Donley, The Walls Project’s chief financial officer, said in March the public unveiling of the mural was slated to happen during Animas River Days.Tommy Crosby, economic opportunity manager for the city, said in March the mural was made possible because a separate landscaping project at the reclamation center was completed under budget by about $100,000. The mural’s price tag was about $45,000.Two art installations, a sculpture by Alex Bond called “Whispers in Water” and a kinetic piece depicting a kayaker riding waves by Jeff Wise, were also included in the mural project.cburney@durangoherald.com

Project involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

Photos: Riders compete in the IHBC mountain bike pro races

Photos: Riders battle it out in IHBC men’s professional road raceAnother successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Another successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Photos: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road raceSaturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Saturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Photos: 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen TourMultiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Multiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Photos: Durango High School’s Class of 2024 graduates285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

Photos: Steamworks wins annual ‘Battle of the Animas’Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

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Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

Crow Canyon cuts 12 staff, announces turnaround plan

Durango Area Tourism Office, former director agree on separation

BLM announces manager for Southwest District

New exhibit at Dolores museum

Processing glitch delays Durango School District 9-R paychecks

Rico gets new bus service to Telluride

Minimum wage increase unlikely to boost pay for many Durangoans

Hesperus coal mine lays off workers

Signatures submitted to raise Colorado’s minimum wage

Lawmakers mull helping people overcome past mistakes with the law when seeking employment

Build a Better Bayfield on Thursday

Court says employees can be fired for pot use

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