Southwest Lifestyle

And the West is History: Downtown Durango – ca. 1895

This 1895 photograph captured downtown Durango before the introduction of the automobile. The streetcar is approaching the intersection of Main…

September 22, 2025

Community

Oktoberfest with Ska Brewing at 11th Street Station

11th Street Station will host an Oktoberfest Celebration with Ska Brewing from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 at…

September 19, 2025

Community

Get help with Family, Friend, Neighbor caregiver tax credit

Are you caring for children ages 0 to 5 in your home or as a nanny? You might be a…

September 19, 2025

Columnists

Your local energy coach: A new resource helping neighbors save energy and money

Erika Brown Hi friends and neighbors, My name is Erika Brown, the newest member of the team at the Four…

September 19, 2025

Travel

Dining experiences on the Peruvian Altiplano

Gourmet guinea pigs and helter-skelter squirrels

September 17, 2025

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And the West is History: Baker’s Bridge – 1897

This photo shows Baker’s Bridge in November 1897. A group of gold-seekers, led by Captain Charles Baker, came to the…

September 15, 2025

Community

Durango Autumn Arts Festival seeks volunteers

The Durango Autumn Arts Festival is looking for volunteers for Sept. 21. Celebrating 31 years of showcasing fine arts and…

September 12, 2025

Community

Expressing gratitude for a wonderful community addition

To: Citizens, visitors, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Durango Parks & Recreation Department and Durango City Council. I am writing…

September 12, 2025

Community

Beyond the noise, our graduates show the real story

Durango High School graduates stand in front of their former campus – Park Elementary School – during the 2025 Walk…

September 12, 2025

Community

Community event will celebrate, give update about school district

Join the Durango School District Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Karen Cheser for an evening that celebrates schools and…

September 12, 2025

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And the West is History: Al Barnard with Vintage Bicycle – 1900

Twenty-seven-year-old Durangoan Al Barnard was photographed with his bicycle in 1900 at his home, 828 East Fourth Ave. Between 1880…

September 8, 2025

Community

Durango brings out the best in people

I don’t know what it is about Durango that brings out the best in people, at least during the several…

September 4, 2025

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And the West is History: Denver & Rio Grande Train Depot Ignacio – ca. 1940

The Denver & Rio Grande Ignacio station was an important transportation hub for residents of Ignacio and the Southern Ute…

September 1, 2025

Community

4CORE to hold Beyond Solar Tour + Gathering

Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency will hold its Beyond Solar Tour + Gathering from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.…

August 30, 2025

Community

September Library Calendar

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. SEPTEMBER IS HISTORY LIVE MONTH! History Live! celebrates the humanities in…

August 29, 2025

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And the West is History: Early Durango lawmen – 1904

This photo is a 1904 studio portrait of Durango Town Marshal William (Billy) Wickline, on the left, with his deputy,…

August 25, 2025

Community

Gravity Lab to host Bouldering Bash

Durango’s climbing gym, Gravity Lab, is hosting its third annual Durangotang Bouldering Bash event from 2 to 9 p.m. Aug.…

August 22, 2025

Community

Immigration attorney Hans Meyer to speak at library

Denver immigration attorney Hans Meyer will give a presentation at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third…

August 22, 2025

Community

Residents named to Biola University dean’s list

These residents were named to the dean’s list of Biola University in spring 2025: Daniel Shaffer of Durango, majoring in…

August 22, 2025

Community

Vallecito is the final stop on ‘On the Road’ tour

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold its fourth and final “On the Road” meeting of the…

August 22, 2025

Community

16th annual Tour de Farms to be held

The 16th annual Tour de Farms will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 6. Check-in starts at 8:30…

August 22, 2025

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And the West is History: Schluter/Klahn Family at cabbage patch – ca. 1903

Sophie Schluter and her husband, Fred, founded Schluter Floral in 1885. In addition to flowers, they grew vegetables, particularly cabbage,…

August 18, 2025

Community

We’re steering through the storms toward a bright school year

Four Durango School District principals receive banners honoring their school’s awards from the Colorado Department of Education during the Opening…

August 15, 2025

Southwest Life

Scientists chase storms across the Mountain West to study hail’s growing threat

largest study in 40 yearshas CU and CSU researchers creating a massive database they hope can help them understand the…

August 15, 2025

Community

Free parent workshops focus on kindergarten readiness

Durango School District, in partnership with the Early Childhood Council of La Plata County, will host a free three-part workshop…

August 15, 2025

Community

Thanks to Vitality Walk for Parkinsons supporters

Thanks to all who helped make our first annual Vitality Walk for Parkinsons a big success: Dr. Natalie Gould, Integrated…

August 15, 2025

Community

Durango School District changes public participation at board meetings

Durango School District is making it easier for community members to share comments during Board of Education regular meetings by…

August 15, 2025

Community

Wolfwood fundraiser to be held at Foxfire Farms

Wolfwood Refuge will hold a fundraiser 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 30 at Foxfire Farms, 5513 County Road 321, Ignacio.…

August 15, 2025

Community

La Plata County Lodging Tax Committee seeks board members

La Plata County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Lodging Tax Committee. The board administers the tourism fund to…

August 15, 2025

Travel

Window to Heaven, Cabin From Hell in the Peruvian Altiplano

Camping alone close to the cabin one night in my own personal tent. This is the view that greeted me…

August 15, 2025