Southwest Lifestyle

And the West is History: Mining competition in Silverton – ca. 1931

And the West is History

And the West is History: Mining competition in Silverton – ca. 1931

Invariably, historical societies attain photographs of neighboring counties’ bygone events. In 1989, the La Plata County Historical Society was gifted…

Kudos to Walmart employees

Kudos to Walmart employees

I’m a handicap senior who frequently shops the local Walmart. It has been pretty hectic shopping these days with the…

Heritage Society grateful for support

Heritage Society grateful for support

The Pine River Heritage Society’s recent pie auction fundraiser in Bayfield was wildly successful but for one problem: Organizers forgot…

Great Old Broads to host film screening

Great Old Broads to host film screening

Great Old Broads for Wilderness will host a special screening of “Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire” at 5:30 p.m. March 25 at…

And the West is History: 2800 Main Ave. – ca. 1940

And the West is History

And the West is History: 2800 Main Ave. – ca. 1940

This photograph was taken about four years after KIUP Radio moved to its new building at 2800 Main Ave. Built…

Public invited to school exhibition

Public invited to school exhibition

Seventh grade humanities students from Mountain Middle School invite the public to an exhibition of learning from 4:30 to 5:30…

Jasper Zastrocky named to dean’s list at Biola University

Jasper Zastrocky named to dean’s list at Biola University

Durangoan Jasper Zastrocky was named to Biola University’s dean’s list for academic excellence. Zastrocky, a Cinema and Media Arts major,…

And the West is History: Jaycee Whistlers – 1964

And the West is History

And the West is History: Jaycee Whistlers – 1964

The soundtrack from the 1957 Best Picture winner “The Bridge on the River Kwai” included a military parade musical piece…

Mountain Middle School to hold exhibition

Mountain Middle School to hold exhibition

Eighth grade students from Mountain Middle School will present a public exhibition of aerospace engineering from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.…

February 23, 2024

School board meetings to move location

School board meetings to move location

Beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Durango School District Board of Education plans to hold all regular meetings at the…

February 23, 2024

Local residents named to RIT dean’s list

Local residents named to RIT dean’s list

Three Durango-area students were named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester. Sydney Pritchard…

February 23, 2024

Durangoan named to dean’s list at Tufts University

Durangoan named to dean’s list at Tufts University

Josephine Willman, Class of 2025, of Durango, was named to the dean’s list at Tufts University for the Fall 2023…

February 23, 2024

DHS Music gala to be held at Miller Middle School

DHS Music gala to be held at Miller Middle School

A benefit concert gala will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Miller Middle School auditorium, 2608 Junction St.…

February 23, 2024

And the West is History: Campbell family on sled – ca. 1917

And the West is History

And the West is History: Campbell family on sled – ca. 1917

Ruby Campbell and her children, from left, Charles, Irma and Isabella, are pictured at their residence at 135 E. 14th…

February 23, 2024

County residents can apply for scholarship

County residents can apply for scholarship

One qualified La Plata County resident can receive a $4,000 scholarship over the course of two years. The La Plata…

February 16, 2024

Conservation district will host annual landowner meeting

Conservation district will host annual landowner meeting

The La Plata Conservation District will host its annual landowner meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the La…

February 16, 2024

And the West is History: Galloping Goose No. 4 at Durango Depot – ca. 1934

And the West is History

And the West is History: Galloping Goose No. 4 at Durango Depot – ca. 1934

Credited for extending the life of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad, a fleet of seven “motors,” each dubbed “Galloping Goose”…

February 16, 2024

San Juan College AstroFriday

San Juan College AstroFriday

San Juan College Planetarium director David Mayeux sets up a telescope during the annular eclipse in October at San Juan…

February 14, 2024

National Caregiver Appreciation Day is Feb. 16

National Caregiver Appreciation Day is Feb. 16

Comfort Keepers Durango extends heartfelt gratitude not only to our remarkable caregivers but also to the entire caregiving community. Your…

February 9, 2024

And the West is History: Animas City aerial photo – ca. 1920

And the West is History

And the West is History: Animas City aerial photo – ca. 1920

This photo is one of the first taken of Animas City from the air by W.R. Rowland around 1920. It…

February 9, 2024

CPW caucus to be held Feb. 13

CPW caucus to be held Feb. 13

The Southwest Region of Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites hunters and anglers to its next sports ehtusiasts’ meeting from 6…

February 9, 2024

Garden Club of Durango hosts Bears Ears presentation

Garden Club of Durango hosts Bears Ears presentation

The Garden Club of Durango will host Fort Lewis College professor Andrew Gulliford, who will present his book, “Bears Ears…

February 9, 2024

2024 La Plata County Fair contest is open

2024 La Plata County Fair contest is open

The La Plata County Fair Board is accepting theme ideas for the 2024 fair, which is slated for Aug. 7…

February 8, 2024

Deadline for primary election party affiliation is March 5

Deadline for primary election party affiliation is March 5

The 2024 presidential primary election will be held March 5. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters Feb. 12. The…

February 8, 2024

‘One Whole Place’ exhibit planned for San Juan College

‘One Whole Place’ exhibit planned for San Juan College

Sonja Horoshkodu1-i-syn The San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Gallery will host “One Whole Place,” a retrospective exhibit from Four…

February 8, 2024

Paint and Sip set for at Pine River Library

Paint and Sip set for at Pine River Library

Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive. Durango Herald file.du1-i-syn Pine River Library in Bayfield will host a “Paint and…

February 8, 2024

Colorado DMV offers ‘Chat with Live Agent’

Colorado DMV offers ‘Chat with Live Agent’

Coloradans can now chat directly with Department of Motor Vehicle experts at https://dmv.colorado.gov/vehicles from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday…

February 8, 2024

Animas Valley Grange hosts Jin Shin Jyutsu Presentation

Animas Valley Grange hosts Jin Shin Jyutsu Presentation

Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation, “De-stress and boost your health with the ancient art of Jin Shin Jyutsu,”…

February 7, 2024

Museum throwing a birthday party for La Plata County

Museum throwing a birthday party for La Plata County

Animas Museum will celebrate La Plata County’s 150th birthday on Saturday (Feb. 10) at the museum, 3065 W. Second Ave.…

February 2, 2024

Library to hold valentine-making program

Library to hold valentine-making program

The Pine River Library will be host a free Family Valentine Making program from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday (Feb.…

February 2, 2024

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