Community
Chamber announces toy drive
The Durango Chamber of Commerce is partnering with La Plata County Boys & Girls Club to host a toy drive for ages 8 to 18, now through Dec. 17. Drop…
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Humane Society decorates for donations
La Plata County Humane Society decorated Pet Haus, Groom Room, Creature Comforts and its shelter with ornaments detailing a homeless pet’s Christmas wish list. (Courtesy of La Plata County Humane…
Community
Durango Wine Experience set to return
The Durango Wine Experience will return after its two-year pandemic hiatus. The weekendlong event will be held April 29 through May 1, 2022. The event features a Friday night walk-about…
Community
Holiday mutual aid drive to be held
A holiday mutual aid drive will take place, benefiting Toyei Industries and the Missionaries of Charity of Gallup, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 14 and from 9 a.m.…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Street Car Downtown – Ca. 1900
In 1892, the Durango Railway and Realty Co. was formed to operate an electrified “street and suburban railway in the city of Durango.” The power company charged the streetcar company…
Health
Pandemic mystery: Scientists focus on COVID’s animal origins
Members of a World Health Organization team are seen through a window wearing protective gear during a field visit to the Hubei Animal Disease Control and Prevention Center for another…
Health
How can I protect myself from the new omicron variant?
(Peter Hamlin/Associated Press illustration)AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin How can I protect myself from the new omicron variant? The same way you guard against COVID-19 caused by any other variant: Get vaccinated…
Travel
Iconic sheer trail at Zion National Park to require permits
Hikers walk down the Angels Landing trail in Zion National Park, in Utah. Zion National Park will soon require reservations to hike the famous southern Utah trail perched on the…
Community
Fulfilling our mission with educators as our guide
The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative’s mission is to strengthen diverse communities by providing pathways in career readiness and higher education for students to build 21st century skills and economically viable…
And the West is History
And the West is History: D&RGW Train Wreck – 1958
On Sept. 27, 1958, a double-header train was proceeding slowly east at only 15 miles per hour through the Grandview area very close to where Mercy Regional Medical Center is…
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As visitor pressure rises, public land managers face new challenges
Education, partnerships are vital tools for handling recreation growth in Southwest Colorado
Community
SJBPH increases access to antibody treatments
San Juan Basin Public Health announced that Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s mobile unit administering monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19 became available in La Plata County on Monday.…
Travel
Will flight restrictions help as new virus variant emerges?
People line up to get on the Air France flight to Paris at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday Nov. 26, 2021. A slew of nations moved…
Health
What we know and don’t know about omicron variant
Travelers wearing protective face masks arrive at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. Israel on Sunday approved barring entry to foreign nationals and the use…
And the West is History
And the West is History: D&SNG Roundhouse Fire Aftermath – 1989
On Feb. 10 1989, the 108-year-old Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad roundhouse burned to the ground with six operable steam locomotives inside. The engines were salvageable and with many…
Community
Festival of Trees returns to Durango
The 18th annual Festival of Trees, presented by Community Connections, will take place 12-5 p.m. Friday to Sunday, Dec. 3-5, at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Grange Hall.…
Community
Shop with a Cop seeking donations
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 8 is seeking donations for its Shop with a Cop event. For the event, law enforcement officers paired with La Plata and Archuleta county…
Community
Daybreak Rotary thanks community for support
The Durango Daybreak Rotary Club would like to thank the following groups for their support of the Chip Huntoon Memorial Food Drive to benefit Manna held Oct. 16. Thanks to…
Community
Ignacio nurse wins Nightingale award
Dixie Melton, family nurse practitioner and owner of Ignacio Family Medicine, won the statewide Nightingale Luminary Award presented Oct. 16. She was nominated for the statewide event after being regionally…
Community
Family Centers Coalition grateful for support
Kerry and John Daly, owners of Primus Restaurant, have shown an abundance of kindness and generosity toward our organization and the families we support. We are extremely grateful for these…
Community
San Juan National Forest Christmas tree permits available
Permits can also be purchased online for an additional $2.50 fee at www.recreation.gov/tree-permits. The San Juan National Forest encourages people to review the Christmas tree cutting guidelines that can be…
Community
Pine River Library hosts Death Cafés
A Death Café is a gathering for people to enjoy refreshments and talk openly about death. The aim is to help people make the most of their finite lives. The…
Community
Manna to host community Thanksgiving meal
Manna soup kitchen will serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal (turkey, gravy, stuffing, brown-sugar glazed carrots and pumpkin pie) Nov. 25 on the back side of its culinary building at 1100…
Community
Hesperus Ski Patrol thanks community
Hesperus Ski Patrol would like to thank all vendors, community members, volunteers and individuals that participated in the 58th annual swap this year. The patrol was very excited to be…
Community
Wild West Talent grateful for support
Durango Wild West Talent would like to thank all of the people who made the Durango Heritage Weekend a success. First, a big shout-out to all of the local talent…
Community
VFW Thanks Community for Support
On behalf of all of our members, we thank you for your continued support of the Veterans and our families in our community. Guy Gervais, Chairman of the Board, Demetrius…
Community
Crime Stoppers changes phone number
The Durango/La Plata County Crime Stoppers’ phone number has changed to 375-4712.
Community
VFW hosts Durango Diner purchase celebration
Gary and Donna Broad sold the Durango Diner to the restaurant’s longtime employee, Greg Mauger last month, ending their 41 years of ownership. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031…
Community
BPX Durango announces updates
BPX welcomed its new executive assistant, Cindy Charley. Charley is a Durango Chamber of Commerce diplomat. Also, in December, BPX Durango will move its offices to the upstairs of 1211…
Health
How COVID-19 vaccines for kids help prevent dangerous new variants
Solome Walker, 9, looks down at her bandage after getting her first Pfizer COVID-19 shot at a vaccination clinic for young students at Ramsey Middle School on Saturday, Nov. 13,…