Community

11th Street Station hosts New Year’s Eve party

11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave., will host a New Year’s Eve celebration beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The evening…

December 26, 2025

Darrin Parmenter joins DBG board

The Durango Botanic Gardens announces that Darrin Parmenter, one of the founding members of the gardens in 2010, has joined…

December 26, 2025

Community

Thank you for Crestview Cemetery repairs

Special thanks to Durango VFW Post 4031 and Bayfield American Legion Post 143 for repairing halyard, restringing and installing a…

December 26, 2025

Community

January Library Calendar

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Notable Upcoming Events: Jan. 1-Jan. 31: Page One Contest Snowdown Events:…

December 25, 2025

Community

Christmas tree drop-off, recycling available at Santa Rita Park

Christmas trees can be dropped off at Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio, through Jan. 31. Residents may…

December 19, 2025

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City of Durango announces Christmas, New Year’s holiday schedule

The city of Durango announces these closures for the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays: City administrative offices will be…

December 19, 2025

Community

What’s all the hype about heat pumps?

Erika Brown If you’ve been hearing a lot about heat pumps lately and wondering why, you’re not alone. Heat pumps…

December 19, 2025

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Cunninghams celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

Brigitte and Clark Cunningham are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. (Courtesy) Wishing Clark and Brigitte Cunningham a happy 60th wedding…

December 12, 2025

Community

Tuesday Trivia held every week at 11th Street Station

Trivia Night will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave., on the waterfall deck.…

December 12, 2025

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Colorado’s biggest-ever energy rebates just launched – let’s seize them together

Erika Brown Hi friends and neighbors! Colorado has just launched the new Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, unlocking the…

December 5, 2025

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LPEA opens applications for tour, scholarships

La Plata Electric Association is offering two opportunities for local students this winter: Applications are now open for the 2026…

December 3, 2025

Community

Animas Museum presents ‘Yesterday and Today’

Local historians Ed Horvat and Charles DiFerdinando will present “Yesterday and Today” at 1 p.m. Dec. 13 as part of…

December 3, 2025

Community

December Library Calendar

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Notable upcoming event Jan. 1-Jan. 31: Page One Contest. We don’t…

November 27, 2025

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Winter has come: Tips for staying safe on the roads

Trooper Hunter MathewsMark Stahl/CSP Photo The iconic phrase “Winter Is Coming” was first uttered on television in 2011 on the…

November 14, 2025

Community

Marvel Grange hosting community breakfast

Marvel Grange is hosting a community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Nov. 29 at the Marvel Grange Hall, 217…

November 14, 2025

Community

Public Health Department office hours temporarily changing

The La Plata County Public Health Department’s main office service window at 185 Suttle St., Ste. 100 will be open…

November 14, 2025

Community

County Road 240 guardrail project begins Monday, to last five weeks

The La Plata County Road & Bridge Department has contracted for guardrail improvements on County Road 240 (Florida Road) from…

November 14, 2025

Community

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day gathering to be held

The annual International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at Durango…

November 14, 2025

Community

Ignacio’s annual Taste of Christmas to be held Dec. 5

The Taste of Christmas Holiday Market returns to the ELHI Community Center from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 immediately…

November 14, 2025

Community

Charitable giving is as easy as going online

One of my biggest guilty pleasures is online shopping. Luckily for me, the Community Foundation has helped create a way…

November 14, 2025

Community

Empty Chair Town Hall to be held

An Empty Chair Town Hall will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit…

November 8, 2025

Community

City releases Veterans Day schedule

The city of Durango’s announces its schedule for Veterans Day on Tuesday: City administrative offices will be closed. This includes:…

November 7, 2025

Community

Make bean soup mix at Durango Public Library

Join Nicole Clark, M.Ed., RDN, La Plata County Extension Family and Consumer Science specialist and county director, for “Gifts from…

November 7, 2025

Community

Honoring our veterans with deepest gratitude

This Veterans Day, Comfort Keepers extends our heartfelt thanks to all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.…

November 7, 2025