Southwest Life

Colorado finds larva of invasive zebra mussel in Colorado River for second year in a row

your boats. Clean your gear, wildlife officials say (beg?). Fast-spreading zebra mussels are stinky, expensive to remove and the top…

July 3, 2025

Community

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

Southwest Life

Herd mentality: Goats deployed by some Colorado cities for better environmental results

Animals provide weed control and fire mitigation in Grand Junction, Superior and elsewhere around the state

June 30, 2025

And the West is History

And the West is History: Route 66 billboards – 1957

The exact location of the large sign is uncertain, but likely situated along U.S. Route 66, west of Gallup, New…

June 30, 2025

Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

And the West is History

And the West is History: Women photographers at 29th and Main – ca. 1936

Hazel Hood and Elizabeth Clark photograph one another while standing in the middle of Main Avenue in Animas City, circa…

June 23, 2025

Travel

At the foot of the volcano

Activity is easy to find around Valles Caldera in New Mexico

June 21, 2025

Southwest Life

Western Slope communities consider water limits as drought deepens in west

The Colorado River, left, and the Roaring Fork River, right, flow together in Glenwood Springs on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022.…

June 20, 2025

Southwest Life

Rare Colorado cactus blooms off the endangered list with help from Denver Botanic Gardens

Colorado hookless cactus has far more specimens in the wild, and a better drought survival record, than previously thought

June 20, 2025

Community

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

Community

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

And the West is History

And the West is History: South Durango panorama – ca. 1891

Taken about 10 years after Durango’s founding, this panorama shows the southern end of town. Many open lots still existed…

June 16, 2025

Community

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

Community

Youth workshops to be held at Chimney Rock National Monument

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association will hold summer youth workshops, now in their fifth year. The workshops, scheduled for June…

June 12, 2025

Community

71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show coming soon

The Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club will hold its 71st annual Gem and Mineral Show, July 11 to July…

June 12, 2025

Community

La Plata County Commissioners go On the Road

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will again hold its On the Road meetings at several locations this…

June 12, 2025

Travel

Headed to the White City to meet Juanita the Ice Maiden

Juanita the Ice Maiden, perfectly preserved after over 500 years. (The Andean Sanctuaries Museum) Griffin I feel her call in…

June 11, 2025

And the West is History

And the West is History: Durango train yard – ca. 1958

This photo shows Denver & Rio Grande Western engine 478 entering the south train yard in the late 1950s. Closer…

June 9, 2025

Community

Nurturing healthy nonprofits and youths

“School’s out for summer” resounds from the lips of students, teachers and parents alike. Children are delighted with less structured…

June 5, 2025