Southwest Lifestyle

Former Durango resident celebrates 100th birthday

Elayne Necchi celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 20. (Courtesy) Former Durango resident Elayne Necchi turned 100 years old on…

November 1, 2024

Community

Animas to celebrate Silverton’s birthday

The Animas Museum will commemorate Silverton’s 150th anniversary in conjunction with friends and colleagues at the San Juan County Colorado…

October 31, 2024

Community

Rotary Club of Durango grateful for support

The Rotary Club of Durango Daybreak would like to sincerely thank the Durango community for their generous support of our…

October 31, 2024

Community

La Plata County to host public meeting on fairgrounds master plan

La Plata County will host a public meeting to discuss the progress of the La Plata County Fairgrounds master plan…

October 31, 2024

Community

Library hosts new Spanish Conversation Hour

Durango Public Library will now host a monthly Spanish Conversation Hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month.…

October 31, 2024

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And the West is History: Halloween fire aftermath at Animas School – 1919

Nine-year-old Mary Belle Hunt thoroughly enjoyed the 1919 Animas City School Halloween party. So much so that at the age…

October 28, 2024

Community

Durango Workforce Center moves to new location

The Durango Workforce Center has moved with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to 160 Rock Point Drive, Suite A. This…

October 24, 2024

Community

Mt. Allison Grange hosts Harvest Supper

The Mt. Allison Grange is hosting its Harvest Supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Grange, 2658…

October 24, 2024

Southwest Life

How a rye revival in the San Luis Valley could save its soil and farms

With the Sangre de Cristo mountains for a backdrop, Michael Jones plants rye seed at Jones Farm Organics, in the…

October 24, 2024

Travel

A New Zealand airport wants you to hug goodbye faster

A sign informing time limits for visitors to the passenger drop-off area outside Dunedin Airport in Momona, New Zealand, Tuesday,…

October 24, 2024

Southwest Life

Evaporation is a big deal in the arid West.

Scientists say we should stop measuring it like the 1950s

October 23, 2024

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And the West is History: Durango Fire Department – 1893

Though difficult to read, the banner under the fire tower read “Durango Hose Organized May 13, 1887.” After the devastating…

October 21, 2024

Travel

Machu Picchu surrendering to the stone citadel in the sky

Machu Picchu located high in the Andes mountains in Peru. The saddle of the mountain it rests upon rises to…

October 20, 2024

Community

Durango Public Library hosts Hygge Series

Hygge (pronounced “hyoo-guh”) is a Danish concept that basically translates to creating a warm, cozy atmosphere and enjoying the good…

October 18, 2024

Community

Grand opening of new Miller Middle School is Oct. 25

Durango School District 9-R invites all community members to the grand opening of the new Miller Middle School building from…

October 18, 2024

Community

Public invited to Durango School District’s board member chat

The public is invited to meet with the Durango School District 9-R Board of Education from 5 to 6 p.m.…

October 18, 2024

Community

Durango Public Library hosts Round Dance 101

Durango Public Library will host Round Dance 101, in collaboration with the Durango School District 9-R Native American Education Program…

October 18, 2024

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And the West is History: Durango residents downtown – ca. 1881

Early photos from around the time of Durango’s founding are rare. This photo is from a collection donated in 2023…

October 14, 2024

Travel

These Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico national park sites brought millions of dollars to the region last year

A park ranger talks to visitors at Capulin Volcano National Monument in Northern New Mexico. (Courtesy of National Park Service)…

October 11, 2024

Community

Ben Nighthorse Campbell Buffalo Skull returns to Chief Dull Knife College

Chief Dull Knife College President Eva Flying attended the unveiling of the Buffalo Skull created by Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell.…

October 11, 2024

Community

Maintenance closure scheduled for Ella Vita Trail

La Plata County will close public access to Ella Vita Trail for maintenance hole maintenance from Monday to Thursday. People…

October 11, 2024

Community

Treasurer’s office to close on Election Day

Because of enhanced security for Election Day, the La Plata County Treasurer & Public Trustee office at 679 Turner Drive,…

October 10, 2024

Community

All welcome to first Native Traditional Games

Durango School District 9-R will host the first Native Traditional Games on Indigenous Peoples Day, starting at 5:30 p.m. Monday…

October 9, 2024

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And the West is History: East Second Avenue business – ca. 1900

Today, if you visit the corner of Seventh Street and East Second Avenue, you will see the Artesanos Design furniture…

October 7, 2024

Community

Library district hosts speaker series

The Southwest La Plata Library District will host a new ongoing speaker series called “Compass Points: Navigating Community Resources.” The…

October 4, 2024

Community

Title fight to be held in Durango

Professional boxing is coming back to Durango with “Legends on the Animas” at 10 a.m. Oct. 12 at La Plata…

October 4, 2024

Community

Bayfield yard waste area closure extended

Because of an equipment failure, La Plata County will extend the temporary closure of the yard waste and mulch area…

October 4, 2024

Community

Bayfield transfer station announces new hours

The Bayfield Transfer Station, 4496 County Road 223, announces new hours for the fall and winter. Effective Monday, the transfer…

October 4, 2024

Community

Bayfield residents named to dean’s list

Jessica Dunbar and Alycia Cox, both of Bayfield, were named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2024 dean’s list. The…

October 4, 2024

Community

Summit Church to hold free Fall Festival

Summit Church will host its first free Fall Festival from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the church, 2917…

October 4, 2024