Southwest Life

Mountain Middle School to host exhibition of learning

Eighth grade students from Mountain Middle School will present a public exhibition of aerospace engineering from 8:40 to 9:50 a.m.…

February 7, 2025

And the West is History

And the West is History: Goodman paint and undertaking businesses – ca. 1918

Frank Goodman opened his Durango paint and wallpaper business in 1880. Eventually, his brother George joined the company. By the…

February 3, 2025

Community

Public Health office will be closed Feb. 5 and 19

La Plata County Public Health will close early at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Feb. 19 for internal staff training. The…

January 31, 2025

Community

Durango Creative District to host open dialogue

The Durango Creative District will host an Open Dialogue to discuss opinions about Durango’s arts and culture, and the DCD…

January 30, 2025

Community

Annual pie auction to be held in Bayfield

The annual Cabin Fever Pie Auction will be held Feb. 22 in Bayfield. (Courtesy) The best bakers in the Pine…

January 30, 2025

Community

Soup for the Soul to be held

Mercy Health Foundation announces the 18th annual Soup for the Soul to raise money for Mercy Hospice. This signature event…

January 30, 2025

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And the West is History: Sen. John Kennedy and brother Ted in Durango – 1960

To bolster his chances of gaining the Democratic nomination in the 1960 presidential election, John F. Kennedy flew to Durango…

January 27, 2025

Southwest Life

Colorado launches dark sky program at these 12 state parks

The Perseids meteor shower seen at Eleven Mile State Park in Colorado. (Colorado Parks & Wildlife) A dozen Colorado state…

January 26, 2025

Travel

Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to Colorado and other states

Colorful lights shine inside inside the walls of ice at Ice Castles, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in North Woodstock, N.H.…

January 26, 2025

Community

Thriving in the ‘messy middle’: How schools are evolving for the future

Miller Middle School students get messy as they eat cupcakes served during the Miller Grand Opening on Jan. 7. The…

January 24, 2025

Community

2025 fair theme contest underway

The La Plata County Fair Board is accepting theme ideas for the 2025 La Plata County Fair. Themes should reflect…

January 23, 2025

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And the West is History: Karl Graham, ‘father’ of La Plata County EMS – 1981

Pueblo native Karl Graham arrived in Durango in 1960. After 20 years in the building trades, he was appointed manager…

January 20, 2025

Travel

Collision of Two Empires Qorikancha and Sacsayhuamán

Inside the first wall of Sacsayhuamán's megalithic stone terraces. The construction displays the impeccable fitment that has allowed them to…

January 17, 2025

Community

City announces Martin Luther King Jr. day schedule

Here is the city’s schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday: City administrative offices will be closed, including…

January 17, 2025

Community

Online produce safety course to be held

The Produce Safety Collaborative along with Colorado State University Extension, Fort Lewis College, and the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers…

January 17, 2025

Community

Shelby Jabour named to Graceland University dean’s list

The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2024 fall term have been announced, and Shelby Jabour of Mancos has been…

January 17, 2025

Community

Church’s annual Ground Hog Supper to be held

The Marvel Methodist Church will hold its 53rd annual Ground Hog Supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 1 at…

January 17, 2025

Community

Free mulch loading to be held at Bayfield Convenience Center

La Plata County will offer free wood mulch, loaded into trucks and trailers, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday…

January 14, 2025

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And the West is History: Wedding party at St. Columba Church – 1948

Shirley Young wed Robert Butler in Durango on Aug. 21, 1948. This photo captures the wedding party entering St. Columba…

January 13, 2025

Community

Free Life-long Learning series begins Jan. 16

Lewis College offers variety of presentations Thursdays

January 12, 2025

Community

Hernandez Solano graduates from South Plains College

Perla Hernandez Solano of Durango graduated with a Real Estate Salesmanship Certificate from South Plains College in fall 2024. Hernandez…

January 9, 2025

Community

National People’s March to be held Jan. 18

A National People’s March with the theme: “The Future is Ours – Fight for It,” will be held beginning at…

January 8, 2025

Community

2024 tax rolls are available online

The La Plata County Treasurer’s office has certified the tax rolls for 2024. Residents may now access and pay their…

January 8, 2025

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And the West is History: Durango’s first fair parade – 1898

Though faded and damaged, this image of a parade in downtown Durango gives a good sense of how undeveloped the…

January 6, 2025