History

And the West is History: Comanche Peacemaker – 1977

During the 18th century, the Ute and Comanche tribes were intermittently in conflict. With increasing Spanish presence in that century…

September 9, 2022

Regional News

Colorado begins review of former Indian boarding school in Hesperus

‘We just need to keep teaching and talking about it so that this never happens again,’ said state Rep. Barbara…

September 9, 2022

Regional News

History Colorado to investigate abuses at Fort Lewis College Indian boarding school

Program seeks to learn about ‘victimization of families of youth forced to attend’

August 18, 2022

Southwest Life

Southwest Colorado a playground for research scientists

Landscape diversity invites study of desert groundwater, alpine permafrost and prehistoric wildfires

July 14, 2022

Local News

La Plata County silences hourly chime on Courthouse clock tower

noise complaints lead to seasonal experiment

July 13, 2022

Local News

20 years later: Missionary Ridge Fire torched homes, devastated lives and taught us lessons

Durango looks back on the historic blaze, those who were there recall conditions similar to today

June 18, 2022

Local News

Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center

Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation

June 14, 2022

Local News

Durango students qualify for finals after state National History Day contest

Projects were themed around debate and diplomacy

May 10, 2022

Local News

And the West is History: Ed Horvat shines a light on history once a week

Ed Horvat grew up a couple of blocks from the Animas Museum at West Second Avenue and 31st Street, where…

April 1, 2022

Regional News

Maps of Indigenous dwellings now on view at Canyons of the Ancients museum

15-year-long project produces detailed digital drawings

February 19, 2022

Local News

Patriotism then and now: College students reflect on Pearl Harbor anniversary

History class discusses U.S. work culture, political extremism

December 5, 2021

Community

Grange to host Hermosa History Tour

Lifelong Animas Valley resident Edward Mead and Ruth Lambert, cultural program director for the San Juan Mountain Association, will lead…

September 10, 2021

Community

Animas Museum to host webinar

Participants will learn about photographer Frank Gonner and see early Durango through his eyes. The webinar will be presented by…

September 3, 2021

Community

History Live returns this September

Events were organized by Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable, a regional collaborative of nonprofit organizations that produce public humanities programs, in…

August 27, 2021

Arts and Entertainment

Animas Museum to host book talk, signing

Steinle is the author of “Colorado and the Silver Crash,“ and will talk about the 1893 silver panic that left…

August 6, 2021

Local News

Fort Lewis College considers search for Indigenous human remains at ‘Old Fort’ site

have been found at former boarding schools in Canada, Pennsylvania

July 23, 2021

Local News

In nod to history, Mesa Verde National Park offers J&J vaccinations

given in same building that once housed a hospital

June 17, 2021

Local News

Bayfield heritage museum reopens after yearlong closure

exhibits include old business machines, photos of 2002 Missionary Ridge Fire

June 10, 2021

Local News

Dolores museum restores narrow-gauge freight cars

is to showcase prosperous railroad history in Dolores

April 24, 2021

Local News

Southern Colorado scenic byways get national designation

bring billions in revenue statewide

February 21, 2021

Local News

A look back in time: Century-old photos find new life in calendars

plates depict Navajo and pioneer culture in the Southwest

January 13, 2021

Regional News

Toppled Civil War statue at Colorado Capitol to be replaced

Sculpture of mourning Native woman will takes its place

November 23, 2020

Local News

Animas Museum launches online exhibits during pandemic closure

schoolhouse building remains closed to in-person visits

October 17, 2020

Local News

New county museum undergoes renovations

Fundraising continues for Montezuma Heritage Museum

September 23, 2020