The Animas Valley Grange will host a demonstration of “Working with Wool” from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. May 20 at the Grange Hall, 7271 County Road 203. Visit with fiber…
The Durango and Cortez Adult Education Centers are announcing the spring GED/High School Equivalency graduation ceremonies. The Durango graduation is from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31 at the Durango…
At 1:30 every Thursday afternoon for 42 years, the place to be for many of La Plata County’s ranchers and farmers was the auction barn at the Basin Livestock Commission.…
The city of Denver hosted the 1911 National Real Estate Exchange Convention in July. A few weeks before, Denver Chamber of Commerce members touring the area around Silverton were astounded…
The Durango Elks Lodge scholarship committee will recognize the 2023 scholarships recipients at an awards ceremony at 5:45 p.m. May 15 at the Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave.…
Dunning La Plata County Humane Society announces the appointment of Colleen Dunning as development manager. She will be responsible for fostering a culture of philanthropy in support of LPCHS, including…
A Community Garden Open House will be held from 1-3 p.m. May 6 at the Needham School Garden, 2425 West Third Ave. The event marks the new partnership between the…
Durango band Elder Grown will perform at the grand opening of The Light Box at Stillwater Music will be at 8 p.m. May 12 at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave.…
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing has approved a request to expand the Housing Solutions Home Rehabilitation Loan Program for homeowners in Southwest Colorado According to Housing…
Every panoramic view of early Durango holds insight into Durango’s development. This one taken on Sunday, March 15, 1936, shows just how much open space used to exist within the…
SGM announced Colorado School of Mines sophomore Kobe Prior, a Bayfield High School graduate, as one of the six Steve Westhoff Scholarship recipients for 2023. Prior demonstrates a passion for…
Andrew Gulliford will speak at 1 p.m. April 29 at Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave., about his newest book “Bears Ears: Landscape of Refuge and Resistance.” Copies will be…
Animas Valley Action Coalition will meet from 10 a.m. to noon April 29 at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., to discuss potential ramifications and responses to the…
Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen wish to acknowledge the generosity of the local companies that contributed to our 2023 Tack and Equipment Sale. Thank you to Rocky Mountain Chocolate, Coca-Cola of…
The Summer Program for Happy Trails Preschool at Cowboy Church of Durango, 1867 Colorado Highway 172, will run from June 5 until the end of summer. The preschool’s 2023-24 school…
Construction spanned two years in 1880-81, and it stood for 106 years, but the Smelter Smokestack at the base of Smelter Mountain took just five seconds to be reduced to…
Health Fairs by 365 Health, formerly 9Health Fair, are back this spring and residents in and around Ignacio will be able to receive access to free and affordable preventive health…
The Mesa Verde Foundation is hosting a premiere of the film “Footprints of Our Ancestors: Mesa Verde National Park” at 6 p.m. June 2 in the Ballroom at Fort Lewis…
Dispose of unused or expired prescription medications safely during DEA National Drug Take Back Day, hosted by the Durango Police Department, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 at…
InSIGHTS is a public education series dedicated to vision health. A discussion will be held at p.m. Tuesday at the Homewood Suites, 15 Girard St. The first in the series…
In June 1987, as a way to attract area youngsters to attend a registration event for summer recreational programs, U.S. Rep. Ben Nighthorse Campbell secured the appearance of a Cobra…
The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites the public to a presentation in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, and on Zoom…
The Fast and The Curious Fun Run is back. The 5k/10k run starts and ends at Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio, on June 24. Both races start…
The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado released its 2022 Corporate Annual Report and County Performance Reports. These reports provide a corporate summary of the year, and also…
Mesa Verde Writers Conference will take place July 13-16 at Harmony Barn, 45262 Road J.8. in Mancos. The conference will feature readings and bonfires in the evenings and locally catered…
The Animas Valley Grange invites the public to attend a talk about herb gardening given by Camilla Potter at 6:30 p.m. April 17 at the Animas Valley Grange Hall, 7271…
Join the Animas Museum on Zoom at 1 p.m. Saturday for the Second Saturday Seminar Series. Local historians Charles DiFerdinando, Gay Kiene and Susan Jones set the stage for the…
Registration is now open for the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half Marathon on May 13. The 13.7 mile road and gravel course takes runners completely around Vallecito Reservoir with a special…
Durango Education Foundation is offering a Spring Resource Fair for all school families and students. The free event will be held from 5 7 p.m. today at the La Plata…
Earth Day Durango is holding Earth Month events throughout April. The events will culminate in the Earth Day parade on Main Avenue and a celebration at Buckley Park from 11…
