Hobby

Sunspots and Prominences

Greetings, stargazers. The total eclipse happened. I was lucky enough to be able to get to it and avoid the…

April 15, 2024

Morley Nelson, birds of prey, and Snake River Canyon

Painting of Morley Nelson looking over the Birds of Prey Snake River National Conservation Area which he vigorously campaigned for.…

April 15, 2024

From the Extension Office

A fond farewell after 17 years

I never dreamed of being a horticulturist and I’m not sure I knew what Extension was until graduate school. But…

March 3, 2024

Authentic Aging

Another layer of cleaning out

I’m trying to clean out a bit. My house feels cluttered and it’s a good winter project. As I age,…

March 3, 2024

Get Growing

Getting your seeds started

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears during the growing season.…

March 3, 2024

What's up in Durango Skies

Playlist for the planets

Greetings stargazers. I have an astronomy music playlist, and know I am not the only one who has one. I…

February 11, 2024

Stewards of the Land

Spreading outdoor education throughout the Four Corners

SJMA's 4th Grade Winter School Program(Courtesy of Rachael Taylor) As we zoom into February, San Juan Mountains Association’s education team…

February 11, 2024

What's up in Durango Skies

Greetings, stargazers.

lights up the night

January 14, 2024

What's up in Durango Skies

Catadioptric telescopes for Christmas

Greetings, stargazers. I hope you are enjoying the change in weather. My December column has occasionally been used to list…

December 10, 2023

Local News

Watermelon hot air balloon has close scrape with Animas Valley cliffside

lands safely, but suffers cut to hand

October 24, 2023

Local News

So-called ‘oldest’ pair of denim jeans sell for $100,000 at auction

Collector in Thailand had winning bid at Durango Vintage Festivus

October 4, 2023

Local News

Sepp Kuss’ likeness captured by master pumpkin carver

Mink offers tips to other jack-o’-lantern sculptors

October 1, 2023

Local News

Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club celebrates 76 years

show will host 60 vendors Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Durango

July 7, 2023

Local News

Failed parachute deployment creates learning opportunity for Durango rocket team at nationals

president says students gained valuable skills despite malfunction

June 15, 2023

Tri-Cities

Michaels store celebrates grand opening in Farmington

now has three arts and crafts stores

May 9, 2023

Local News

When he’s not behind bars, longtime jail cook is forging them

Rodri hopes to focus more on his blacksmithing, with retirement a few years away

February 21, 2022

Local News

La Plata County Quilters Guild wins national award for charity work

‘Your heart feels good when you give it away’

May 14, 2021

New Mexico

Home brew store had uptick in interest during pandemic

U Bru experienced increased sales as people took up at-home hobby

January 30, 2021

Local News

Hot air balloon pilot is grounded in his happiness

Lenberg no longer flies after suffering heart attack mid-flight

October 19, 2020

Business

Durango Hobby opens on Main Avenue

offers remote control vehicles, drones and virtual reality gaming

January 5, 2020

Local News

Durango Old Car Club show will return Father’s Day weekend, in a new venue

demands played role in move out of town

June 6, 2019

Local News

Durangoan built boats, public gardens and an international gem company

‘I just never thought there was anything I couldn’t do’

April 8, 2019

Local News

Beekeepers in Four Corners replace winter losses

190 hives from Utah distributed Saturday at Zuberfizz in Bodo

April 28, 2018

Local News

Photo: MakerLab celebrates grand opening at Powerhouse

Heather Houk and her son, Noah Houk, piece together a puzzle at the grand opening of the MakerLab on Friday…

September 15, 2017