Southwest Lifestyle

Veterans eighth annual free river raft trip and picnic to be held

Mountain Waters Rafting & Adventures, the Durango VFW Post 4031, American Legion and Elks Lodge are sponsoring the eighth annual…

June 5, 2025

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And the West is History: American Smelting and Refining Co. band – 1916

The San Juan and New York Smelter relocated from Silverton to Durango in 1881, immediately becoming the region’s economic engine.…

June 2, 2025

Community

Powerhouse hosts summer concert series

The Powerhouse will hold another summertime community concert series beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1333 Camino del Rio. The…

May 29, 2025

Community

‘Festival of the Arts’ to be held in Pagosa

Pagosa Springs Art Council will hold the second annual free “Festival of the Arts” event from 10 a.m. to 5…

May 28, 2025

Community

Powerhouse offers free admission on June 10

The Powerhouse will celebrate International Day of Play from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 10 at 1333 Camino del…

May 28, 2025

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And the West is History: Basin Petroleum – ca. 1950

Organized in May 1948, Basin Petroleum integrated Durango Oil Co., Triangle Oil Co. of Cortez and Tri-Gas & Equipment Co.…

May 26, 2025

Community

Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show seeks volunteers

Organizing for the 71st annual Gem and Mineral Show is underway and volunteers are needed. The Gem and Mineral Show…

May 21, 2025

Community

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango to meet

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. June 3 via Zoom.…

May 21, 2025

Community

Cancer survivor celebration to be held

In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital and Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado will host the Southwest…

May 21, 2025

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And the West is History: Women at Electra Lake – 1937

Hazel Hood, left, and her friend Florence Erickson stand next to an excursion boat named Silverton at the Electra Lake…

May 19, 2025

Travel

A Day on El Lago de Sandoval

Tambopata National Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

May 15, 2025

Community

Higgins named to SNHU dean’s list

Jamie Higgins of Mancos has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List. The spring terms run…

May 13, 2025

Community

Southwest Colorado eSchool holds graduation

Southwest Colorado eSchool will hold its 2025 spring graduation 4-5 p.m. Thursday at Rotary Park, 1565 West Second Ave. The…

May 13, 2025

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And the West is History: Race at the Fairgrounds – ca. 1905

No pastime was more popular in the early days of La Plata County than horse racing. The original Fairgrounds were…

May 12, 2025

Community

Service, potluck to be held on May 15

A special service and potluck will be held 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 15 at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San…

May 8, 2025

Community

League of Women Voters to host annual Legislative Lowdown

The League of Women Voters of La Plata County will host its annual Legislative Lowdown from 2 to 4:30 p.m.…

May 7, 2025

Community

Florida Grange to hold yard sale

The Florida Grange is hosting a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 in our parking…

May 7, 2025

Community

Durango Daybreak Rotary presents Carol McGuire Vocational Excellence Award

Rotary Club of Durango Daybreak will present the Carol McGuire Vocational Excellence Award at 6:45 a.m. May 14 at its…

May 7, 2025

Community

Animas Valley Grange to host one-room schools presentation

Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation, “One-room Schools in Southwest La Plata County,” at 6:30 p.m. May 19 at…

May 6, 2025

Community

Manna Garden to hold Third Annual Plant Sale

Manna Garden will hold its Third Annual Plant Sale from noon to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5…

May 6, 2025

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And the West is History: Smelter Mountain with Tailings – 1959

Taken in 1959, from Fifth Street between Second and Third avenues, this photo shows the prominent tailings pile at the…

May 5, 2025

Community

Services, front desk hours changing for San Juan National Forest offices

Visitor service hours are changing for the Columbine Ranger District office in Bayfield and the Forest Headquarters office in Durango,…

May 2, 2025

Community

Mayor Gilda Yazzie will hold next council office hours

Mayor Gilda Yazzie will hold council office hours from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East…

May 1, 2025

Community

Powerhouse to host STEM Day celebration

The Powerhouse, in combination with the University of Colorado, will host a Community STEM Day Celebration in honor of the…

May 1, 2025

Travel

Venice expands day-tripper tax in bid to combat overtourism

Tourists visit in Venice, Italy, Friday, April 18, 2025, Venice on Friday launches for a second year a pilot program…

April 30, 2025

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And the West is History: La Plata County road crew – 1920

Even into the 1920s, La Plata County used horse-drawn machinery and wagons to build roads. Taken along the La Plata…

April 28, 2025

Community

Want to adopt a La Plata County road?

La Plata County invites residents, businesses, clubs and other organizations to participate in its Adopt a County Road program. With…

April 23, 2025

Community

Southwest Colorado eSchool to hold graduation

Southwest Colorado eSchool will hold its 2025 graduation at 4 p.m. May 15 at Rotary Park, 1565 West Second Ave.…

April 23, 2025

Community

Climate lobby to host ‘Beyond Zero’ screening

Durango Citizens Climate Lobby will host a screening of the film, “Beyond Zero” at 5:40 p.m. May 2 at Durango…

April 23, 2025

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And the West is History: Track meet at fairgrounds – 1917

From 1900 to 1925, the fairgrounds served as the local venue for high school track and field competitions. Each year,…

April 21, 2025