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Photo: Taking the plunge
And the West is History

Photo: Taking the plunge

June 22, 2019

In January 1916, by a majority of 37 votes, the citizens of Durango passed a $175,000 bond issue for a new high school. Construction began that year, and the building…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

June 22, 2019

Wednesday Discussion, Coffee and Conversation, noon to 1:30 p.m., Native American Center, Room 020, Student Union, cost: free, contact: 247-7221. “Fridamania: The Life, Art, & Cultural Legacy of Frida Kahlo,”…

Bridge Scores
Community

Bridge Scores

June 22, 2019

Durango Duplicate Bridge Club members take part in Monday’s all-day annual Alzheimer’s fundraising event, The Longest Day, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building.Courtesy of Willa Beatty (ALL PAIRS…

Heartwood Cohousing to host potluck
Community

Heartwood Cohousing to host potluck

June 22, 2019

Heartwood Cohousing is a close-knit community located near Bayfield on 361 acres of pine forest, meadows and irrigated pastureland. The community will soon be adding more homes to the neighborhood.…

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet
Community

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet

June 21, 2019

The gavel will be passed from current president Jerome Bleger to new president Tami Joslin, as well as to other new club leaders. Community members are welcome. Lunch will be…

WolfWood Rescue grateful for community support
Community

WolfWood Rescue grateful for community support

June 20, 2019

We are grateful to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, in coordination with the Sky Ute Casino Resort, for allowing WolfWood to participate in their annual nonprofit money booth. The money…

Spring Creek Horse Rescue to host adoption event
Community

Spring Creek Horse Rescue to host adoption event

June 20, 2019

The community is invited to meet the horse and support the rescue. The rescue is currently accepting donations for the garage sale. Items should be clean and salable. For more…

La Plata Dems On the Move to host luncheon
Community

La Plata Dems On the Move to host luncheon

June 19, 2019

The panel will include: La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church, La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith, County Treasurer Allison Aichele, County Assessor Carrie Woodson and Durango City Councilors Barbara Noseworthy…

Evryman men’s group to meet
Community

Evryman men’s group to meet

June 19, 2019

Evryman promotes connecting men more deeply to themselves and their relationships. All men are welcomed. Enter the building on the north (river) side. The meeting is held downstairs. For more…

SJMA to offer guided nature walks
Community

SJMA to offer guided nature walks

June 19, 2019

The first nature walks on June 25 and 27 will start at 10:45 a.m. and will not include the chairlift ride. Regular tours with the chair ride will take place…

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering to host fundraiser
Community

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering to host fundraiser

June 19, 2019

This year’s fundraiser will feature live music from the Tim Sullivan Band, with intermission entertainment provided by local youth performers. Bring you own picnic, or buy Angus burgers and brats…

ROAR coalition formed to support young adults
Health

ROAR coalition formed to support young adults

June 19, 2019

ROAR is a community-driven, grassroots, prevention and health-promotion coalition that aims to increase healthy, positive youth development while improving the well-being of the community. ROAR’s efforts focus on middle school…

Chainless Brewing to open for solstice party
Food

Chainless Brewing to open for solstice party

June 18, 2019

The bicycle-themed brewery’s hours are 11 a.m. to midnight and the party will begin at 2 p.m. There will be a DJ playing music for the event. The brewery’s slogan…

Winners announced for 2019 Men Who Grill
Food

Winners announced for 2019 Men Who Grill

June 17, 2019

The following groups and businesses won awards for their grilled creations: People’s Choice Award: Honeyville & Honeyhouse DistilleryJudge’s Choice Award: MannaBest Cuisine: MannaLadies’ Choice Award: Reynolds, Ash & AssociatesBest Theme/Costumes:…

Photo: First Animas City school
And the West is History

Photo: First Animas City school

June 17, 2019

This photo, from around 1915, shows 14 students and their teacher in front of the first school in Animas City. The school may have been built as early as 1874,…