Zia Taqueria has exciting plans to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Purchase tickets today for the iAM Music Festival. The Durango Chamber of Commerce seeks comment on a potential wage increase, and just in time for Mother's Day, Pagosa Springs has been ranked third among the best 'Mom-cation' destinations in the United States. By Sadie Smith.  

Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/zia-taqueria-celebrates-20-years  

This story is sponsored by Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.  

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The Four Corners largest annual bike swap features used apparel, bikes, components and gear. The cycling sale serves as the most important fundraiser of the season for Durango Devo. By Connor Shreve.

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This story is sponsored by FastSigns Durango and FLC Center for Innovation.

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Spring is here and the bears are out. Find out what Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises residents should do to be bear aware this season. By Sadie Smith.

Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/bear-season-begins

This story is sponsored by Serious Texas Bar-B-Q and FLC Center for Innovation.

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Learn how the Regional Housing Alliance plans to strategize and relieve the affordable housing challenge in La Plata County at the 2nd annual Southwest Housing Summit. By Sadie Smith.

Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/2nd-annual-southwest-housing-summit-returns-to-durango

This story is sponsored by FLC Center for Innovation and Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea.

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Durango School District 9-R will use $60 million from November bond passage to fund the design, construction of a  replacement elementary school in Three Springs. By Connor Shreve.

Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/9-r-begins-work-on-new-school

This story is sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts and FastSigns Durango.

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The CodeRED alert test, originally set for April 20, has been updated to April 21 in consideration of Easter Sunday. World-renowned illusionist Leon Etienne will be performing at the Community Concert Hall.  And Fort Lewis Senior, Lacey Miller will debut her exhibit Herpetofauna Of The Center: A Collection Of Scales at the Center of Southwest Studies. By Sadie Smith. 

Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/codered-alert-test-updated-to-april-21  

This story is sponsored by Crystal Mart and Happy Pappy's Pizza & Wings.  

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According to Indivisible Durango, more than a 1000 people showed up to protest the Trump administration at the Hands-Off protest Saturday April 5. By Sadie Smith.  

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This story is sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Dunkin Donuts. 

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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.

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This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and M&R Plumbing.

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On April 20, 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.  

Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/la-plata-county-to-test-emergency-alert-system

This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. 

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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.

Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/be-bear-smart 

This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and Tafoya Barrett & Associates.

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