Southwest Life

A CU Boulder team found new lichen species. They named them after the Indigo Girls

Erin Manzitto-Tripp Watts, associate professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado, inspects lichens on a rock…

August 1, 2025

Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

And the West is History

And the West is History: Flood aftermath at Main Avenue and 15th Street – 1911

The 1911 Flood occurred on Oct. 5, 1911, when the Animas River raged with a flow of 25,000 cfs. (Catalog…

July 28, 2025

Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

And the West is History

And the West is History: Chariot racer at fairgrounds – 1963

At the 1963 edition of the Spanish Trails Fiesta, the Yampa Valley Cutter & Chariot Association raced six chariots at…

July 21, 2025

Community

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

Community

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

Travel

Citizens of more than 70 countries can now visit China without a visa

Tourists take a selfie at the Temple of Heaven as they take a half-day tour offering by a travel agency…

July 16, 2025

Community

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

And the West is History

And the West is History: Durango High baseball team – ca. 1905

Pictured on the steps of the old Central (1892 Durango High) School are players from the 1904 or 1905 varsity…

July 14, 2025

Travel

Making the climb to Arequipa, The White City

One of the many courtyards surrounded by cloisters at Convento de Santa Catalina de Siena, Arequipa. (Courtesy of Janice Jada…

July 11, 2025

Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

Community

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