Philanthropic Education Organization Colorado Chapter CS recently awarded its Dorothy Gore Scholarship to Animas High School student Alaina Wray. She will receive $1,500 in scholarship money for outstanding academic achievement…
Garden Club of Durango will host its annual plant sale from 9 to 10:30 a.m. May 21, rain or shine, at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Early attendees…
Durango’s grilling competition, “Men Who Grill,” returns from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 11 at Buckley Park. This family-friendly event features all-you-can-eat grilled creations, live music, kid activities and…
Pine River Library will host “Ocean of Possibilities,” the ocean-themed summer learning program in June and July. The two-month program will feature live animal visits, weekly programs for all ages…
Pine River Library will host a babysitter training course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 26 and 27. The two-day course trains teens on basic child care, nutrition and…
Pine River Library will be hosting a beginner conga class from 6 to 7 p.m. May 25 in the library park. The class will cover hand techniques, basic patterns and…
La Plata County Humane Society is holding its annual Baby Shower from May 16 to 23. The Baby Shower benefits the foster program and provides supplies needed to care for…
Durango High School will hold an in-person graduation ceremony from 6-7:30 p.m. May 27 at the DHS Stadium. The event is open to the public and there are no tickets…
Within a year of its organization, the new town of Durango had a hospital. Opened in part of a building that also housed St. Joseph’s Convent and St. Mary’s Girls…
Thank you to the Durango community, family, and friends, for the love and support during our first year without our beloved son, brother, father and friend – Cory Steven Ireland,…
Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Sunday Junior Recital: Iz Tenorio, Percussion, 3-4 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall,…
Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10 a.m.: Pound Class 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Watch Your Step (Marvel Methodist Church) 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1…
La Plata County Quilters Guild will host a presentation about the Camden Bag by Lisa Laughlin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday (May 12) at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Laughlin will…
Manna is seeking a garden volunteer coordinator. This part-time volunteer position works two to six hours a week with the support of the Garden Program manager. Responsibilities include: Determine volunteer…
Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. May 19 at Florida Grange, 656 Highway 172. Janet Jones will discuss and answer questions about her…
La Plata County Historic Review and Preservation will host its historic driving tour from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 10 virtually at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92804786501#success. Stops on the tour include the Animas…
Charlie Landsman, La Plata County coordinator for Wildfire Adapted Partnership, will talk about wildfire home preparedness from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Pine River Library. Landsman will cover topics…
Pine River Library is hosting an art exhibit of the works of Russell Box Sr. Box is an artist, spiritual leader and Southern Ute Elder whose works are also on…
Mt. Allison Grange will hold a hamburger fry from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the grange, 2622 County Road 329. On the menu: hamburgers, baked beans, chips, dessert…
Ignacio Elementary School will welcome its incoming kindergarten students with a meet and greet, tour and dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday (May 12) at the school. The orientation…
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad was nominated to win USA Today’s “Best Train Ride” contest as part of its 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. People can vote for D&SNGR…
Alpine Animal Hospital will host an RHDV2 rabbit vaccine clinic starting at 8 a.m. May 14 and June 11 at 2910 Main Ave. For more information or to reserve a…
Henderson heads first all-Black team to attempt the summit
The bend in the Colorado River at a the popular Horseshoe Bend in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Page, Ariz. On Jan. 1, Arizona, Nevada and Mexico start taking…
A road winds through the snow-covered Rocky Mountains at Hoosier Pass as seen from the air April 18 near Blue River. Some drought-prone communities in the U.S. West are mapping…
The San Juan National Forest is selling permits to cut firewood. Permits are divided into five separate tags; each tag is good for ½ cord of firewood and can be…
A houseboat in a cove at Lake Powell near Page, Ariz., on July 30, 2021. Federal water officials have announced that they will keep hundreds of billions of gallons of…
Gervais is working to achieve Eagle Scout rank
Many residents are familiar with one of the oldest intact structures in today’s Durango, the Joy Cabin. This photo shows its original location at the northeast corner of Main Avenue…
Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave., contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Masks are highly encouraged for all events. Ongoing Events: Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.: Tween Time. Games and crafts in the teen…
