The Flowstone Experience: Screenwriting & Filmmaking will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 21 in Room 220 at Center for Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, 1000…
We are so grateful at WolfWood Refuge for the support of the Durango Community. Colorado Gives is a wonderful organization that helps many local nonprofits, and this year was the…
Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba. 1 p.m.: Bingo. 1:30 p.m.: Pool, BFBA. Tuesday 9:30…
Experts say system is in ‘dire condition’
Football was a popular college sport in the early 20th century but did not become a common high school sport until the 1920s. Durango High School fielded its first school-sponsored…
The 24th annual Bluff International Balloon Festival will kick off Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13 and 14, as balloons fly across the morning skies of Bluff, Utah, then soar over…
Jacob Dunlop recently graduated from NorthWestern University for Public Safety. (Courtesy) The Durango Police Department has announced the recent graduation of Cmdr. Jacob Dunlop from the School of Police Staff…
Comfort Keepers would like to thank our amazing staff and recognize the longevity and commitment of many of our employees. These individuals have worked tirelessly every day to ensure all…
Father’s Daughters, 640 Main Ave., is hosting a New Year’s Eve 2023 Party from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be music, dancing, blackjack, Texas Hold ’em, a champagne…
Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge. 1 p.m.: Bingo, No Name…
At the Veterans Benefit Breakfast held on Dec. 4, the winners of VFW Post 4031’s scholarship winners were announced. The winner of the Patriot’s Pen competition is Daxtin Kunch of…
Mt. Allison Grange, 2679 County Road 329, will host a free community breakfast from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, and will include a burrito bar and juice and coffee. Organizers…
To usher in the new year with wisdom, clarity and compassion, the Durango Dharma Center is offering a nonresidential weekend retreat Dec. 30 through Jan. 1 at Durango Dharma Center,…
Manna, Colorado State University Extension and Carver Brewing Co. would like to thank all the participants, farmers, staff and volunteers of the Tour de Farms agricultural bike tour and garden…
Heather Leavitt Martinez will give a demonstration of how to make handwriting more festive for the holidays, at noon Saturday at the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. Attendees are…
The Durango High School Concert and Jazz Bands will perform their holiday concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the DHS auditorium, featuring both traditional and contemporary holiday music. All money…
The Silver San Juan Division of National Model Railroaders Association will host a model train open house at the Pine River Library from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Dec. 17 at…
The Durango High School Student Council is running a project to help underprivileged families in the community. “Project: Holiday Helpers” has trees up at the Durango Public Library, Natures Oasis…
We at La Plata County Extension Office are so thankful for our amazing community. We are so lucky to live here and to call you all our neighbors and friends.…
Colorado nonprofit is changing that with secondhand panels
This interesting picture of young girls posing, or possibly performing a dance, was taken at Electra Lake in the mid-1930s. The photographer was Dr. Benjamin Ochsner a well-known Durango physician…
Relationship between dry soil conditions in the fall and spring runoff has gained more attention
Environmental groups argue for swift changeover as regulators face a December decision on a clean air plan
Durango and La Plata County are blessed with a group of artists whose generosity is unmatched. Style N’ Stones and other artists joined forces at Create Art & Tea at…
Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge. 1 p.m.: Bingo. 1:30 p.m.:…
Early bird weekend passes for the Durango Wine Experience, which will be held April 28-29, are available now at DurangoWine.com. The passes, valued at $175, are available until Dec. 31…
The Riverhouse will host its holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at 742 Florida Road. Meet Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be hot…
Describing to newcomers what the La Plata County Fairgrounds was like before its redesign in 2000 is a bit difficult. This picture shows the 600-foot grandstands that seated 7,000 spectators,…
The Powerhouse Science Center, in partnership with Maria’s Bookshop, is hosting storyteller, scientist and 2022 MacArthur Fellow Robin Wall Kimmerer at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del…
Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge. 1 p.m.: Bingo. 1:30…
