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Gable House hosts ice cream social

The annual Ice Cream Social will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Gable House Bed & Breakfast,…

July 24, 2025

Back-to-school immunizations available now

Parents can get their child’s school vaccinations early and beat the back-to-school rush. The La Plata County Public Health Department…

July 24, 2025

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Animas High School announces Interim School Leadership Team for 2025-26

Animas High School board of directors announces an Interim School Leadership Team for the 2025-26 school year. The team includes:…

July 24, 2025

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A cat named Leonardo da Pinchy doesn’t want your affection. He wants to steal your underwear

Zealand feline has turned into local celebrity

July 24, 2025

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List your tree for fruit harvesting

Summer fruit is here, do have fruit trees and want to help eliminate food waste, reduce human-bear conflict and directly…

July 17, 2025

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Why we’re saying goodbye to ‘9-R’ – and honoring where we came from

Karla Sluis What does “9-R” mean, anyway? If you’ve ever asked that question, you’re not alone. The term has been…

July 17, 2025

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Bayfield next stop on county commissioners’ ‘On the Road’ tour

La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold its second “On the Road” meeting of the summer 6 to…

July 16, 2025

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La Plata County Quilters Guild to meet

The La Plata Quilter’s Guild will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at meeting the La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension building…

July 11, 2025

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Grange will host presentation about wool

The Mount Allison Grange will host a presentation by Sherry Woodbridge, president of The Southwest Fiber Alliance, at 4:30 p.m.…

July 10, 2025

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School board candidate information meeting to be held

The public is invited to a meeting with Durango School District Board Directors Kristin Smith and Katie Stewart for a…

July 10, 2025

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Josephine Willman named to dean’s list at Tufts University

Josephine Willman, Class of 2025 of Durango, was named to the dean’s list at Tufts University for the spring 2025…

July 10, 2025

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Thanks to sponsors of Rotary’s All-American 4th of July Breakfast

The Rotary Clubs of Durango: Daybreak and Evening are so grateful for the wonderful turnout of breakfast customers and for…

July 10, 2025

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Bug Club to meet at Animas Valley Grange

The Animas Valley Grange “Bug Club” will hold its second meeting 1 to 3 p.m. July 19 at the Grange,…

July 10, 2025

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Pondering Pines Maker’s Market: Shop for a cause

Pondering Pines Maker’s Market will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 19 at JW Vallecito Resort, 13030 County…

July 9, 2025

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Durango Botanic Gardens thanks community

The 2025 Gardens on Tour, hosted by the Durango Botanic Gardens, was held on June 21. We want to thank…

July 2, 2025

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Oscar and Betty Perry celebrate 70 years of marriage

Oscar and Betty Perry recently celebrated 70 years of marriage. (Courtesy) At 7 in the morning on June 19, 1955,…

June 27, 2025

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La Plata County Clerk and Recorder fees changing Tuesday

Document filing fees at the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s office will change on Tuesday as House Bill 24-1269…

June 26, 2025

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Durangoan earns degree at George Fox University

Rand Burden of Durango was among the undergraduate, accelerated online degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox…

June 25, 2025

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Painting workshop to be held

The Animas Valley Grange will host a workshop for “Abstract Plein Air Painting” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday…

June 25, 2025

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Rotary All American Breakfast to be held on Fourth of July

The annual Rotary All American Breakfast will be held on the 4th of July from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. July…

June 25, 2025

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Farewell reception for Commissioner Clyde Church to be held

The public is invited to a farewell reception for La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church at 3:30 p.m. Monday in…

June 25, 2025

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Library to host lightning safety program

Durango Public Library will host “When Lightning Strikes,” a presentation about lightning safety by Dr. Tiffany L. Brainerd, wilderness medicine…

June 19, 2025

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Historic ‘Driving Tour’ to be held June 28

The La Plata County Historic Preservation Review Commission will host a day of local history June 28 at the Old…

June 19, 2025

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Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show to be held

The Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21 at La Plata…

June 12, 2025