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Cloned black-footed ferret gives birth for first time ever
Experts: Proof clones can reproduce safely is key to restoration of endangered species
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La Plata County seeks volunteers to serve on library district board
La Plata County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Southwest La Plata Library District Board. The board oversees the administration and fiscal resources of the library district and brings…
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And the West is History: Durango Bottling Works – ca. 1902
These men are standing at the corner of Main Avenue and 14th Street, now the Auto Zone parking lot. The Durango Bottling Works existed as early as 1887 and as…
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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 Sept. 20. After Elayne and her late husband, John, married…
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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 Historical Society. The early history of Silverton will be the…
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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 recent Chip Huntoon Memorial Food Drive on Oct. 12. All…
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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 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Extension…
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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. Participants are invited to practice their Spanish in an informal…
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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 of 93, it was still a vivid memory. She wrote:…
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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 strategic co-location aims to enhance the range of services and…
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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 County Road 329 in Ignacio. The menu will include: roast…
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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 San Luis Valley, Oct. 21, 2024. Potatoes were recently harvested…
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, Oct. 22, 2024. Travelers wanting to embrace for longer can…
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Evaporation is a big deal in the arid West.
Scientists say we should stop measuring it like the 1950s
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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 1889 fire downtown, the Durango Fire Department transitioned from an…
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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 7,900 feet above sea level. (Courtesy of Janice Jada Griffin)…
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 things in life with good people. As winter approaches, Durango…
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 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at 2608 Junction St.…
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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. Tuesday for a virtual Board Member Chat. The event, hosted…
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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 and the Native American Parental Advisory Committee, from 1 to…
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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 by descendants of Sophie Schluter. Sophie arrived in Durango with…
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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) About 114,000 people visited the National Park Service’s High Plains…
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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. (Clara Caufield/Native Sun News Today) LAME DEER, Mont. – On…
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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 are asked to not walk or bike through the construction…
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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, Suite B, will be closed to the public on Nov.…
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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 at Fanto Park, adjacent to Park Elementary School, 445 East…
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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 store. The building to the left is still known as…
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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 programs will focus on the challenges of navigating the…
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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 County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Andrew “Hurricane” Hernandez will battle…
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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 at the Bayfield Convenience Center until Wednesday. (The closure was…