Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave., will hold the second part of the two-part webinar focusing on the Home Front at 1 p.m. June 8. This talk is part of…
Pine River Library will host a “Basic Bike Maintenance” class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 4 as a part of its adventure-themed Summer Reading Program at the library, 395…
The Powerhouse is holding its summertime Community Concert Series. This weekly music series, presented by Visit Durango, will be held every Wednesday, from early June through mid August. All concerts…
The 2024 Rodney Ems Memorial Scholarship golf outing will be held June 20 at Dalton Ranch Golf Club. The event funds scholarships for high school students in the Colorado-Four Corners…
The La Plata County Public Health Department will conduct a three-month trial period for proposed lobby hours for in-person service. The trial period will begin Monday and run through Aug.…
Alivia Lake from Durango was named to the Utah Tech University President’s List for the spring 2024 semester. To qualify, students had to attain a semester grade-point average of 3.9…
Spring is an amazing time in Southwest Colorado. Many of us get excited as the temperatures rise and the snow melts; however, rising temperatures, lower relative humidity and dry fuels…
Volunteers are needed for the 70th annual Gem and Mineral Show. The three-day event will be held July 12-14 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds and Events Center. This event…
Mt. Allison Grange is hosting a Hamburger Fry starting at 10:30 a.m. June 8 at the grange hall, 2658 County Road 329. It is also part of the TARA Treasure…
This westward-looking photo gives viewers a perspective of how this part of downtown Durango appeared around the turn of the century. East Third Avenue (known as the Boulevard) is easy…
The Chaco Culture Conservancy invites adventure enthusiasts to an exclusive archaeological tour of Kin Bineola at 9 a.m. June 7. The guided hike will explore the ancient wonders of Chaco…
The San Juan Mountains Association, in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service Pagosa Ranger District, will host free Summer Geology hikes throughout the summer months. These interpretive hikes, led and…
Thank you, Durango, for supporting the Garden Club of Durango. Because of generous people in the community attending, our yearly plant sale was very successful. We extend special appreciation to…
First, thank you to the community of Durango. We want to thank all the generations of families that passed through our doors and our hearts for over four decades. We…
This photograph shows part of the large crowd gathered at the Fort Lewis College picnic grounds along the La Plata River near Hesperus for “Senior Day” around 1933. Accompanying photos…
A cancer survivor celebration in honor and support of cancer survivors, thrivers, families, caregivers and health care professionals will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. May 31 at Three…
In partnership with Durango Parks and Recreation, the Colorado Summit, Colorado’s Professional Ultimate Frisbee Team, is offering safe, instructional Ultimate Frisbee camps at Riverview Sports Complex. These weeklong camps are…
Durango Public Library’s Advisory Board is receiving nominations through May 31 for its annual Library Community Champion Award. The award recognizes that dedicated citizen volunteers enhance and sustain the success…
At the turn of the century, horse racing was the most popular pastime in La Plata County. Races were held from early spring to late fall. Certain horses had celebrity…
Detective Sergeant Chris Thomson. (Courtesy) The Durango Police Department announces the recent graduation of Detective Sergeant Chris Thomson from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University. Thomson…
SGM, a multidisciplinary engineering, consulting and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Meeker, Gunnison, Grand Junction, Salida, Durango and Aspen, awards scholarships to assist aspiring civil…
A community garage sale will be held at 8 a.m. May 18 at Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. This summer, more than 20 local high school students and adult volunteers…
Durango High School Class of 1964 is planning its 60th class reunion Sept. 20 and 21. For information and registration, call Theresa (Malberg) Rockett at 247-0598; Larry Rockett at (505)…
Durango’s Jarvis Building, located at the corner of Main Avenue and 10th Street, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Built in the 1890s, the structure has been…
Local artist Cindy Shelton will teach people how to use alcohol inks from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive in Bayfield. No experience…
The Pine River Garden Club is hosting its Annual Plant Exchange from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18 at the Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, in Bayfield.…
Tickets and festival passes are now available for the sixth annual Durango Playfest, scheduled for June 25-30. PlayFest welcomes four playwrights who will workshop new plays with professional actors and…
The Native American Youth Organization will host a fundraiser at 3:15 to 5 p.m. May 9 at Ignacio High School, 315 Ignacio St., in Ignacio. The fundraiser will feature a…
Mother’s Day is May 12, and April’s Garden and Women’s Resource Center have partnered again to honor the women in our lives who provide the emotional support, teach important life…
Animas Museum will host a two-part webinar, “Front Lines to Home Front – La Plata County and WW II,” beginning at 1 p.m. May 11. This talk is part of…
