Southwest Lifestyle

Fort Lewis College to host discussion, film

Fort Lewis College will host a discussion with professional climber and guide Marcus Garcia at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 in…

September 21, 2022

And the West is History: D&RGW Train Yard – 1964

Narrow gauge diesel engines have been in use for many years in Durango. Here, diesel engine No. 50 moves the…

September 16, 2022

DHS Class of 1997 thanks reunion supporters

A former Durango High School class recently celebrated their 50th reunion. We are grateful to our local community for making…

Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 19-23

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Computer Class, Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church…

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept.19-23

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Monday…

Museum, train unite for re-creation of campaign stop

Animas Museum and Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will re-create a campaign stop by Sen. Henry Teller supporting William…

Animas Museum to host Constitution exhibit

The Animas Museum will sponsor an exhibit about the U.S. Constitution by the Sarah Platt Decker Chapter of the Daughters…

Candidates forum to be held at fairgrounds

The La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association is sponsoring a candidates forum at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 in the extension Building at…

Dan Kamin will host Charlie Chaplin at San Juan College

The San Juan College Cinematheque Series will kick off its new season with Charlie Chaplin expert Dan Kamin presenting Charlie…

Travel

Are Airbnbs more cost-effective than hotels?

NerdWallet looked at the price of 1,000 Airbnb listings and compared them to the cost of hotels. Airbnbs can be…

September 12, 2022

And the West is History: Comanche Peacemaker – 1977

During the 18th century, the Ute and Comanche tribes were intermittently in conflict. With increasing Spanish presence in that century…

September 9, 2022

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept.10-16

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Saturday…

September 8, 2022

Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 12-16

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Computer Class, Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church…

September 8, 2022

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society hosts presentation

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will host a presentation at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 in the Ballroom at Fort…

September 8, 2022

Community garden to hold open house

The Ohana Kuleana Community Garden will honor its founder and benefactor Bob Lieb at an open house from 10 a.m.…

September 6, 2022

Durango Botanic Gardens hosts discussion

Sarah Gleason of Gleason Bison will discuss how regenerative livestock management is good for the environment, healthy soil and thriving…

September 6, 2022

Durango Cowboy Gathering Parade now accepting entries

Entries are now being accepted for the Durango Cowboy Gathering Parade, which will be held at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 1.…

September 6, 2022

And the West is History: Early Durango View – 1901

When this picture was taken in 1901, the photographer, Whitman Cross, was standing on what was then known as Water…

September 2, 2022

Local News

Colorado expands eligibility for monkeypox vaccine

grows to incorporate those more likely to contract the virus

September 2, 2022

Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 5-9

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday Closed for Labor Day Tuesday 8 a.m.: Yoga 9:30 a.m.:…

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept.3-9

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Tuesday…

Marvel Cemetery to hold annual meeting

The Marvel Cemetery will hold its annual planning meeting at 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Marvel Grange, 217 County…

Library Community Champion to be honored Sept. 20

The Durango Public Library Advisory Board will honor 2022 Library Community Champion Sandy Campbell at a reception at 3 p.m.…

And the West is History: Quonset Huts on Forest Avenue – 1996

In November of 1949, the city of Durango requested title to 20 World War II surplus Quonset huts to help…

August 26, 2022

Life-long Learning series returns live on campus

Lewis College offers free programs Thursdays

August 26, 2022

Cancer support group to meet Sept. 6

The Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Durango Public Library, 1900…

Bayfield’s Comprehensive Plan working group to meet

Four years after the Board of Trustees adopted the Bayfield Comprehensive Plan, they have started the process of amending the…

Bulk pickup services suspended

The city of Durango has announced a temporary hold on picking up large items, such as furniture, brush or tree…

Animas Museum to host old-fashioned games

Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave., will host a day of old-fashioned games from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.…