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Animas Museum hosts second part of Home Front series

Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave., will hold the second part of the two-part webinar focusing on the Home Front…

May 28, 2024

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Library to host bike maintenance class

Pine River Library will host a “Basic Bike Maintenance” class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 4 as a part…

May 28, 2024

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Powerhouse hosts weekly concert series

The Powerhouse is holding its summertime Community Concert Series. This weekly music series, presented by Visit Durango, will be held…

May 28, 2024

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Scholarship golf outing to be held June 20

The 2024 Rodney Ems Memorial Scholarship golf outing will be held June 20 at Dalton Ranch Golf Club. The event…

May 28, 2024

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Health department announces trial period for proposed lobby hours

The La Plata County Public Health Department will conduct a three-month trial period for proposed lobby hours for in-person service.…

May 28, 2024

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Durangoan Alivia Lake makes president’s list

Alivia Lake from Durango was named to the Utah Tech University President’s List for the spring 2024 semester. To qualify,…

May 28, 2024

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Understanding wildfire risk can help us be prepared

Spring is an amazing time in Southwest Colorado. Many of us get excited as the temperatures rise and the snow…

May 28, 2024

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Volunteers needed for gem and mineral show

Volunteers are needed for the 70th annual Gem and Mineral Show. The three-day event will be held July 12-14 at…

May 28, 2024

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Grange hosting hamburger fry, garage sale

Mt. Allison Grange is hosting a Hamburger Fry starting at 10:30 a.m. June 8 at the grange hall, 2658 County…

May 28, 2024

And the West is History

And the West is History: Durango panorama – ca. 1900

This westward-looking photo gives viewers a perspective of how this part of downtown Durango appeared around the turn of the…

May 26, 2024

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Archaeological tour to be held at Chaco

The Chaco Culture Conservancy invites adventure enthusiasts to an exclusive archaeological tour of Kin Bineola at 9 a.m. June 7.…

May 22, 2024

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Free geology hikes to be held during summer

The San Juan Mountains Association, in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service Pagosa Ranger District, will host free Summer Geology…

May 22, 2024

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Garden Club of Durango Plant Sale a success

Thank you, Durango, for supporting the Garden Club of Durango. Because of generous people in the community attending, our yearly…

May 22, 2024

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End of an era: General Hairstore closing

First, thank you to the community of Durango. We want to thank all the generations of families that passed through…

May 21, 2024

And the West is History

And the West is History: Fort Lewis Senior Day Picnic – ca. 1933

This photograph shows part of the large crowd gathered at the Fort Lewis College picnic grounds along the La Plata…

May 20, 2024

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Southwest Colorado Cancer Survivor Day celebration to be held

A cancer survivor celebration in honor and support of cancer survivors, thrivers, families, caregivers and health care professionals will be…

May 16, 2024

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New youth summer camp offered

In partnership with Durango Parks and Recreation, the Colorado Summit, Colorado’s Professional Ultimate Frisbee Team, is offering safe, instructional Ultimate…

May 16, 2024

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Library seeks Community Champion nominations

Durango Public Library’s Advisory Board is receiving nominations through May 31 for its annual Library Community Champion Award. The award…

May 16, 2024

And the West is History

And the West is History: Harness racehorse at Fairgrounds – ca. 1906

At the turn of the century, horse racing was the most popular pastime in La Plata County. Races were held…

May 13, 2024

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Durango detective sergeant graduates from program

Detective Sergeant Chris Thomson. (Courtesy) The Durango Police Department announces the recent graduation of Detective Sergeant Chris Thomson from the…

May 10, 2024

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Local students awarded scholarship

SGM, a multidisciplinary engineering, consulting and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Meeker, Gunnison, Grand Junction,…

May 10, 2024

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Summit Church to host community garage sale

A community garage sale will be held at 8 a.m. May 18 at Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. This summer,…

May 9, 2024

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DHS Class of 1964 planning reunion

Durango High School Class of 1964 is planning its 60th class reunion Sept. 20 and 21. For information and registration,…

May 9, 2024

And the West is History

And the West is History: Gem Theater Lobby – 1921

Durango’s Jarvis Building, located at the corner of Main Avenue and 10th Street, is listed in the National Register of…

May 6, 2024

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Library hosts alcohol ink art class

Local artist Cindy Shelton will teach people how to use alcohol inks from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Pine…

May 3, 2024

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Pine River Garden Club hosting plant exchange

The Pine River Garden Club is hosting its Annual Plant Exchange from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18 at…

May 3, 2024

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Tickets on sale for Durango Playfest

Tickets and festival passes are now available for the sixth annual Durango Playfest, scheduled for June 25-30. PlayFest welcomes four…

May 3, 2024

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Native American Youth Organization to host fundraiser

The Native American Youth Organization will host a fundraiser at 3:15 to 5 p.m. May 9 at Ignacio High School,…

May 3, 2024

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Donate in your mother’s name

Mother’s Day is May 12, and April’s Garden and Women’s Resource Center have partnered again to honor the women in…

May 3, 2024

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Animas Museum to host two-part webinar

Animas Museum will host a two-part webinar, “Front Lines to Home Front – La Plata County and WW II,” beginning…

May 3, 2024