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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Christiana Sutherlin awarded scholarship

Christiana Sutherlin is the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Anthony #124’s 2025 scholarship winner. Sutherlin, is a parishioner…

August 8, 2025

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Commissioners to hold On the Road meeting

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold its third “On the Road” meeting of the summer from…

August 8, 2025

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A teacher who changed lives: Remembering Ms. Tara Haller

Tara Haller, or as I knew her “Ms. Haller,” passed away earlier last month. The Durango Herald published a thoughtful…

August 1, 2025

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City councilor to hold office hours

Durango City Councilor Shirley Gonzales will hold office hours from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Durango Public Library…

August 1, 2025

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Library hosts Around the World Travelogue

Local author and retired University of New Mexico professor John Kessell will recount his 1958 ocean liner trip from San…

August 1, 2025

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Annual bulb sale to be held

The Durango Botanic Gardens 13th annual Bulb Sale will once again be conducted online. Forty-eight types of bulbs will be…

July 25, 2025