Religious festival or holiday

Good Friday is a unique and solemn day for Christians, with ancient prayers and fervent processions

Corpus Christi Catholic Church youth group members push a float with Jesus during a rehearsal for their Good Friday procession…

April 3, 2026

Local News

Photo: A window into Easter spirit

Diana Crawford paints an Easter mural on the windows of Firestone of Durango on Thursday on north Main Avenue. (Jerry…

April 2, 2026

Food

War, through food’s lens: How Iranian Americans are celebrating their new year – or not

Kayvon Pourmirzaie and his wife, Behnaz Almazi, eat a tahdig-like pasta dish, based on a classic Iranian crispy rice dish,…

March 23, 2026

Religion

Kosovo’s Catholics and Muslims mark Ash Wednesday and Ramadan in one week

Faithful attend Ash Wednesday Mass marking the start of the Catholic Lent inside the Mother Teresa Cathedral in Pristina, Kosovo,…

February 20, 2026

Religion

Pope laments ‘ashes of international law’ left by today’s conflicts in Ash Wednesday liturgy

Pope Leo XIV, left, arrives, with bishops and cardinals in a penitential procession marking the start of the Catholic Lent,…

February 20, 2026

Local News

Durango, Bayfield groups offer holiday food help for residents in need

Community organizations still responding to SNAP cuts, aim to meet end-of-year demands

December 23, 2025

Local News

Photos: Durango Festival of Trees

The Festival of Trees & Wreaths is on display inside the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. People can…

November 29, 2025

Local News

Photos: Skeleton crew

Jessica and Jimmy Micikas have a little fun with Halloween decorations Tuesday in front of their home on North College…

October 14, 2025

Local News

Tourism strong at Purgatory Resort, Durango Hot Springs as winter arrives

visitors hit the slopes before taking a dip

December 28, 2024

Local News

‘It’s a stressful time … because we’re away from our families’ say Durango inmates on Christmas

Trustees at La Plata County Jail cook a special holiday meal

December 25, 2024

Religion

Christmas service schedule

Christmas is a time for celebration. Where will you be celebrating the holiday this year. (AdobeStock) Christmas Eve, Dec. 24…

December 13, 2024

Local News

Share your Christmas decoration photos

Kevin Ford spends about 40 hours each year putting up Christmas lights at his house in northeast Durango, including a…

December 13, 2024

Local News

American Legion in Durango says Toys for Tots sign-up deadline is Sunday

200 families have already applied to receive donations

December 12, 2024

Local News

Photo: Just a little off the top and sides

Gilbert Shawcroft, owner of Chill Spot Barbershop, makes his annual appearance on Thursday outside of his business dressed as Jason…

October 31, 2024

Local News

Haunted house northeast of Durango gets bigger every year

Petersen’s Halloween hobby is his escape from the daily grind

October 28, 2024

Authentic Aging

Hope in the New Year

As we move into 2024, many of us are feeling a loss of hope, of any expectation that things will…

January 11, 2024

Local News

Methodist Thrift Shop devotes nearly $100K to Durango nonprofits for 2024

Holiday shopping in full swing at charitable East Second Avenue outlet

December 22, 2023

Local News

San Juan Mountains Association’s Christmas trees stock runs thin as fundraiser nears end

Balsams, white firs and ‘Charlie Browns’ for sale at D&SNG parking lot

December 9, 2023

Local News

La Plata Family Centers Coalition planning third annual Holly Jolly Toy Distribution

and unwrapped toys can be donated at a number of Durango-area businesses

December 3, 2023

Local News

Community Connections’ Festival of Trees brings holiday glow to Durango

Nonprofit celebrates 20 years serving five-county region

December 2, 2023

Local News

City of Durango responds to drone show criticism with humor

media posts used to ‘start a dialogue’ between residents and bureaucracy

July 13, 2023

Local News

Four things to do on Fourth of July weekend

Celebrate with competitions, parades, light shows and music

July 1, 2023

Regional News

How to have a backcountry campfire in Colorado

short answer is: Don’t. But if you do, here are some expert tips

June 30, 2023

Local News

Drone show, other events planned for Independence Day weekend in Durango

aims for bigger and better July 4 celebrations through community partnerships

June 13, 2023