Buddhist monks on a “Walk for Peace” walk on Veterans Parkway in Fayetteville, Ga., on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, from Texas to Washington, D.C. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)cca After…
To kick off Animas Museum’s special commemorations in 2026, local historian Robert McDaniel will discuss Animas City’s start 150 years ago at 1 p.m. Jan. 10. His talk, “Railhead Animas…
Durango Comedy presents Chicago-favorite comedian Dan Docimo at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. With disarming and unique comic style, Docimo’s observational humor and…
This postcard photograph captures the 800 block of Main Avenue during summer 1960. Although the movie “Tall Story,” starring Jane Fonda, was released in April of that year, it would…
The start of a new year often comes with resolutions. We make promises to ourselves to do better, be better, or try something new. We resolve to eat healthier, slow…
Of the hundreds of coke ovens built in 1899, 90 remain in various stages of decay and restoration. The Restone Historical Society started the push to save ovens in the…
Western Firefly Project in New Mexico has 13 confirmed sightings since 2021
These local students were named to Belmont University’s dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester: Eiley Connell of BayfieldEli Connell of Durango Danika Cox of Durango Dean’s list eligibility is…
11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave., will host a New Year’s Eve celebration beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The evening will feature caviar, beats and bubbles. TJ the DJ and…
The Durango Botanic Gardens announces that Darrin Parmenter, one of the founding members of the gardens in 2010, has joined its board. Parmenter is the Western Region Director for CSU…
Special thanks to Durango VFW Post 4031 and Bayfield American Legion Post 143 for repairing halyard, restringing and installing a new flag at Crestview Cemetery at the Corner of U.S.…
Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Notable Upcoming Events: Jan. 1-Jan. 31: Page One Contest Snowdown Events: Jan. 23-Jan. 31: All Day: Snowdown Fact Finding Mission.Jan. 27,…
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego has his photo taken while he campaigns with Eileen Higgins during her campaign for mayor of Miami on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Miami. (Adriana Gomez/Associated…
Built in 1882, Denver & Rio Grande Western locomotive 268 arrived at the 1949 Chicago Railroad Fair with an unusual Aspen Gold paint scheme. The engine later starred as “Cinder-Ella”…
Wine grapes bask in the sun in Palisade, Colorado, in July, 2025. Water suppliers in the Grand Valley have started treating part of their irrigation systems to kill invasive mussel…
Christmas trees can be dropped off at Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio, through Jan. 31. Residents may drop off natural trees free of ornaments, tinsel, bases and…
The city of Durango announces these closures for the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays: City administrative offices will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. This includes…
Erika Brown If you’ve been hearing a lot about heat pumps lately and wondering why, you’re not alone. Heat pumps are having a moment – and for good reason. They’re…
By 1881, the year after Durango’s founding, many businesses had already established themselves along the main thoroughfare. This photo shows the Durango Stable, the Free Corral and the Wagon &…
Brigitte and Clark Cunningham are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. (Courtesy) Wishing Clark and Brigitte Cunningham a happy 60th wedding anniversary. On your diamond anniversary, we send you all our…
Trivia Night will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave., on the waterfall deck. The nights feature weekly prizes as well as a weekly…
This photograph was likely taken from the roof of the Strater Hotel, looking northeast along Durango’s 700 and 800 blocks of Main Avenue. Wood plank sidewalks were still in use…
Farley Ketchum, Sr., in seen in Towaoc on the Ute Mountain Ute reservation in southwest Colorado. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) Staying awake for several days at the top of Ute…
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Clouds hang over the mountains surrounding La Paz, Bolivia, on Oct. 19, 2025. (Ivan Valencia/Associated Press) Americans and Israelis, as well as citizens of South Korea, South Africa and several…
An American Airlines flight lands as a Delta Air Lines plane taxis at LaGuardia Airport in the Queens borough of New York, on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. (Adam Gray/Associated Press)…
Erika Brown Hi friends and neighbors! Colorado has just launched the new Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, unlocking the biggest rebates that have ever been available for energy-efficiency and…
La Plata Electric Association is offering two opportunities for local students this winter: Applications are now open for the 2026 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and college and…
Local historians Ed Horvat and Charles DiFerdinando will present “Yesterday and Today” at 1 p.m. Dec. 13 as part of the Animas Museum’s Second Saturday Seminar Series. This will be…
Robert Dwyer Jr. is pictured holding the reins of his burro cart, accompanied by his younger brother, Joseph, and two friends. This photo was either taken at the corner of…
