Southwest Life

And the West is History: Malone Iron Works – ca. 1892

Located adjacent to the railroad roundhouse at Main Avenue and Fourth Street, Malone Iron Works was an important early provider…

June 29, 2026

Community

Don’t delay – new deadline for energy rebates

Erika Brown Wow! You all really showed up. Thank you to everyone who packed the room at La Plata Electric…

June 26, 2026

Southwest Life

As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored

New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland, right, and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland, left, listen to April Hiosik…

June 25, 2026

Southwest Life

What a reporter found when uncovering why federal agents allowed a deadly drug to hit the streets

Pills containing fentanyl, which were seized the the DEA in New Mexico, sit in a bin April 28, 2025. (DEA…

June 25, 2026

Southwest Life

As the divisive 1876 election loomed, the Colorado Territory readied a Centennial display of unity

Colorado papers weighed in with partisan commentary as the presidential campaign began in earnest

June 25, 2026

Community

Local students named to University of Alabama’s dean’s list

Hannah Highsmith of Durango and Olivia Hodges of Pagosa Springs were named to the University of Alabama Spring 2026 dean’s…

June 24, 2026

Community

Students invited to take postcard challenge

The city of Durango Historic Preservation Board and the La Plata County Historic Preservation Commission, in partnership with the Animas…

June 24, 2026

Community

July Library Calendar

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Announcements June 1-Aug. 15: Summer Reading Program: Dig Into Reading! continues.…

June 24, 2026

And the West is History

And the West is History: View across ‘D’ Street – ca. 1895

When the city of Durango was first platted in 1880, the streets running south to north were designated by numbers.…

June 22, 2026

Community

Senior cal. 061926

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tai-Chi 10:30 a.m.: Chair Yoga 12:30 p.m.: Cribbage,…

June 18, 2026

Southwest Life

Boulder bet $34 million to land Sundance. High lodging prices are raising concerns

Some homes are listed for more than $5,000 a night

June 17, 2026

Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent June 5 – Open Pairs First: D. Squires/E.…

June 17, 2026

Southwest Life

An endangered fish needed saving. The feds, high schoolers and a baseball team stepped in

Palisade High School students meet at Palisade's Riverbend Park for a razorback sucker release on May 1, 2026. (Courtesy of…

June 17, 2026

Community

John Aaland of Durango named to BVU’s Spring 2026 dean’s list

John Aaland was named to Buena Vista University’s Spring 2026 dean’s list. Aaland was among more than 520 students named…

June 17, 2026

Community

County commissioners host ‘On the Road’ meetings this summer

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold its “On the Road” public meeting series at several locations…

June 17, 2026

Community

Durangoan named to UT Tyler honor roll

Durangoan Carter Neiman, a student in the Soules College of Business at the University of Texas at Tyler was named…

June 17, 2026

Community

Kimberly Caldwell graduates from Graceland University

Graceland University has announced the Spring 2026 graduation list. Graduates from around the country and the world have been recognized…

June 17, 2026

Community

Solymar Cosio earns scholarship

Durango’s Court St. Anthony No. 1248 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas announces that Solymar Cosio is the recipient…

June 17, 2026

And the West is History

And the West is History: Horseshoe Club – ca. 1906

Andy Chitwood, a pioneer of Animas City and Durango, ran the Horseshoe Club at 969 Main Ave. on the town’s…

June 15, 2026

Stewards of the Land

Navigating the new reality of longer recreational seasons with summer is on the horizon

San Juan Mountains Association's Forest Ambassadors Morgan and Kyndall clean out a fire ring along South Mineral Road before the…

June 12, 2026

Community

Volunteers sought for Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Organizing for the 72nd annual Gem and Mineral Show is underway and volunteers are needed. The three-day event will be…

June 10, 2026

Community

Durango High School Class of 1986 to hold 40th reunion

The Durango High School Class of 1986 invites classmates to celebrate its 40th reunion July 24 to 26. It will…

June 10, 2026

Community

Fort Lewis Mesa reunion to be held

All residents and anyone with a connection to Fort Lewis Mesa area of Southwest La Plata County are invited to…

June 10, 2026

Southwest Life

Colorado in 1876 wasn’t immune from the Wild West’s plague of deadly gun violence

Two fatal shootings made headlines in the Colorado Territory and beyond

June 10, 2026