A staff member poses next to the “Nebra Sky Disc,” which dates from around 1600 B.C., and is the oldest surviving representation of the cosmos, on display at the “The…
The Community Development Department announced the relaunch of the Design and Development Awards. The public is invited to submit nominations for the 2020-21 awards by March 4 at DurangoGov.org/DesAwards. Projects…
15-year-long project produces detailed digital drawings
In this age of acrimony and contentiousness, it’s comforting to know there are still kind people willing to help a complete stranger. On Jan. 11, I was trying, not very…
Locomotive 315 was built in 1895 for the Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad and acquired by the Denver & Rio Grande in 1917. The 315 worked out of Alamosa (1919),…
Four Corners Slow Money annual member meeting and farmer pitch fest will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 27 on Zoom. Anyone can attend. The founder of Slow…
The Durango Area Association of Realtors will award 2022 graduating students scholarships to the school of their choice. Students can apply if they: Are current graduating seniors or current state-approved…
Sarah Platt Decker Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, deliver “Sunshine Boxes” with school supplies to local first graders. (Courtesy of Sarah Platt Decker Chapter) Members of the Sarah Platt…
Durango Farmers Market is now accepting applications for the 2022 season. Participants can apply at http://www.durangofarmersmarket.com until March 12. Those who turn in applications after that will be subject to…
Durango Elks Lodge No. 507 is offering $15,000 in scholarships for local students attending college in fall 2022. Three applications are available: Elks Lodge Scholarship, Fred Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship and…
The La Plata Conservation District is awarding scholarships to qualified La Plata County students. Scholarships are for those who: Are residents of La Plata County.Have been accepted or are enrolled…
A health worker administers a dose of a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination clinic in 2021 at the Reading Area Community College in Reading, Pa. COVID-19 shots during pregnancy…
Transportation Security Administration officers process passengers at a security screening area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in SeaTac, Wash., on May 18, 2020. With a surge in guns being discovered at…
For much of its history, Durango was considered a “cow town.” Many early city residents kept a stable with milk cows and horses. Livestock in town wasn’t always without controversy,…
4.0 GPA Eighth grade: Alyssa Atencio, Trace Crane and Autumn Schulz. Seventh grade: Katie Cundiff, Thunder Windy Boy Hebert, Matrim Jones, Lily Quintana, Kelly Sirios and Gage Smithson. Sixth grade:…
I was taken by the paramedics to the ER at Mercy Hospital. I want to tell everyone how efficient the men were. They knew so much of how to care…
Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado will host a free online workshop called “Coping with the Cost of Cancer” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17. The workshop will cover the…
Durango High Noon Rotary is offering $25,000 in scholarships for students attending college, community college, vocational or paramedic programs in 2022. Applications are due by March 31. For more information,…
The Great Southwest Boy Scouts of America and local Boy Scouts of America units are collecting food donations for their annual Scouting for Food Drive, benefiting Durango Food Bank. Scouts…
The Southwest La Plata Library District has partnered with the Powerhouse Science Center to check out free Powerhouse Science Museum passes. Starting Feb. 22, Sunnyside Library and Fort Lewis Mesa…
As part of National Village Day, North Animas Village organized a donation drive for the victims of the Marshall Fire in Boulder County. The Village collected more than $1,400 and…
A dentist holds a model of teeth and a toothbrush in Seattle. For many years, studies have shown that gum diseases are tied to premature birth. Scientists believe bacterial infections…
Passengers get a COVID-19 test at Heathrow Airport in London on Nov. 29, 2021. Airline and tourism groups are pushing to eliminate the U.S. government requirement that international travelers provide…
Durango’s American Legion Post 28 started a Drum and Bugle Corps in 1929. It functioned intermittently through the 1930s until World War II. After the war, there was great interest…
La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers for County Boards and Commissions. Those who serve in these volunteer positions participate in the ongoing county government decision-making process…
Warmest winter thanks to all the people and businesses that made Stillwater Music’s 10th annual Winter Wonder Bands gala concert and online fundraiser a big success! Hundreds of people gathered…
In partnership with Volunteers of America, Pine Needle Dry Goods is collected clothing and personal item donations for Durango-area veterans and homeless people. Needed items include: warm clothing and shoes,…
The Durango Police Department has postponed the Citizens’ Police Academy because of the community omicron surge. CPA is a 12-week class that provides insight into the operation of the DPD.…
A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is displayed on a counter at a pharmacy in Portland, Ore., Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. U.S. regulators have granted full approval to Moderna’s…
