Isabella De la Cruz of Durango has been named to the Fall 2023 dean’s list at Pacific University in Oregon. The dean’s list recognizes undergraduate students in Pacific’s colleges of…
The Rotary Club of Durango will host a presentation about Thomas Jefferson at its next meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Retired teacher and…
The community is invited to an open house from noon to 2 p.m. Friday (Feb. 9) at the former Big Picture High School building, 215 E. 12th St., for a…
In celebration of George Washington’s birthday, these third grade students performed drills, songs, marches and danced a minuet in Colonial-era costumes during a school assembly in February 1914. The program…
The Bayfield Lions Club wishes to thank the many Bayfield and Ignacio businesses that supported us by displaying our “Warm Clothes for Kids” donation jars this past holiday season. We…
The local organizing committee of America 150-Colorado 150, a commission created by legislation to support and potentially produce events and activities that honor the two anniversaries, will meet from 4…
Lacie Fuller from Durango has been named to Washburn University’s fall 2023 dean’s list. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must be enrolled in 12 hours of graded…
Jacob Boston was an early photographer in Durango from 1884 to the mid-1890s. He produced many photographs, including photo cabinet cards like this one, from his original studio located on…
Applications are now open for the Durango Police Department’s 24th session of the Citizens’ Police Academy. The academy will take place 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays from March 7 to…
The Durango Cowboy Gathering, an all-volunteer board, whose mission is to preserve and promote our Western heritage, is seeking a new board member who has an interest or experience in…
Bekah Kolbe, arts professional and marketing manager, will discuss the Durango Creative District, a nonprofit organization and physical district established in 2019 at the Rotary Club’s meeting at 6 p.m.…
When he arrived as the new county Parks and Recreation Director in March 1955, Dolph Kuss immediately saw the potential for improvement of the Third Avenue Ski Area, now known…
Marvel Grange will host a chili cook-off and dessert auction at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Grange, 217 County Road 133A in Marvel. To enter the chili cook-off, participants…
Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881, and by 1917, La Plata County had a functioning chapter. With a stated mission to “… prevent and alleviate human suffering…
The city of Durango has released its schedule for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday: City administrative offices will be closed on Monday, including City Hall, River City…
The annual lottery for fourth through eighth grades for next school year at Mountain Middle School is open through Feb. 29. Families can enroll in the annual lottery at mountainmiddleschool.org.…
Durango School District 9-R has the opportunity to accelerate highly advanced gifted children younger than age 5 for kindergarten and/or younger than age 6 for first grade. This Early Access…
Baden Dickson of Durango has been named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at Roger Williams University, in Bristol, Rhode Island. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per…
Lewis College offers variety of topics every Thursday
This image was taken by photographer Wesley Rowland shortly after the opening of the “new” high school in 1916. It shows students operating lathes, drills and saws in the school’s…
Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Tai-Chi. 10 a.m.: Chair Yoga. 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Watch Your Step – Marvel. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate bridge.…
The La Plata Healthcare Improvement Coalition, an effort organized by the League of Women Voters of La Plata County, launched this June with more than 65 individuals and volunteers participating,…
During the 1950s and into the 1970s, Durango’s Spanish Trails Fiesta parade was so popular it was held on both Saturday and Sunday during the annual August event. Most area…
Peace … It’s what so many of us wish for, not just during the holiday season, but year ‘round. My family and I, like so many others I am sure,…
The Durango Botanic Gardens thanks its members, donors and volunteers for making 2023 a very special year for our gardens, still free and still open to everyone seeking horticultural guidance,…
Calling all history buffs: The Pine River Valley Heritage Society will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Jan. 20 at the Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, in…
Adults and children over age 12 are invited to a New Year’s Day Zumbathon event from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday at St. Columba School’s gym, 1801 East Third Ave.…
The Marvel Grange will host a community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Dec. 30 at the Marvel Grange Hall, 217 County Road 133A in Marvel. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs,…
Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday Closed for Christmas. Tuesday 9:30 a.m.: Zumba, Beginner Tai Chi/Seated. 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step. 11 a.m.: JCHR Blood Pressure Check…
The Navajo Trails Fiesta was in its heyday when this photograph was taken between horse races at the 1974 meet. The Depression-era grandstands were almost filled to capacity with nearly…
