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Conservation can be delicious

The value of the pattern shift is significant only if the high and low pressure systems works in our favor,…

May 1, 2026

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Life could be harsh in Colorado’s rugged, remote Middle Park region in 1876

150 years ago this week, crews worked to clear a wagon road ‘over the range’ to Hot Sulphur Springs

April 30, 2026

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Miss Indian World pageant winners mark the end of a decades-long tradition

Miss Indian World Dania Wahwasuck is introduced to the crowd during the last Gathering of Nations powwow in Albuquerque, New…

April 30, 2026

Community

Durango Big Picture High School to host sneak peek of new building

Durango Big Picture High School will host a Sneak Peek: Tour Big Picture’s New Building from 5 to 6 p.m.…

April 30, 2026

Community

Durango Bird Club hosts Wednesday Bird Walks

Weekly bird walks will be held at 8 a.m. every Wednesday along the Animas River. Meet at the painted wall…

April 29, 2026

Community

Grange to host ‘Working with Wool’

The annual “Working with Wool” extravaganza will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 9 at the Animas…

April 28, 2026

And the West is History

And the West is History: Women’s softball at Fairgrounds – ca. 1955

When Dolph Kuss took over as the county and city recreation director in 1955, he immediately introduced new programs for…

April 27, 2026

Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club On Line and In Person Play All Pairs received 50+ Percent April 17 – Unsanctioned North-South First:…

April 25, 2026

Community

Animas Museum to host ‘The Bank Robbery That Wasn’t’

Local historian Charles DiFerdinando will talk about the 1883 attempted robbery of the Bank of Durango and the death of…

April 25, 2026

Community

Library to show ‘Save the Farm, Save the Future’

A free screening of the documentary, “Save the Farm, Save the Future,” will be held at 5 p.m. May 5…

April 25, 2026

Community

Money on the table: What businesses and organizations need to know about solar incentives

Erika Brown There’s a big renewable energy opportunity right now that most businesses, nonprofits and public entities don’t know about.…

April 24, 2026

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Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

A sign marking the beginning of historic Route 66 stands at the intersection of East Adams Street and South Michigan…

April 24, 2026

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150 years ago, naturalists and thrill-seekers formed Colorado’s first mountaineering club

short-lived Rocky Mountain Club forms in Colorado Springs

April 24, 2026

Community

Senior cal. 042426

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,…

April 24, 2026

Regional News

Proposed ban on sports prop bets dies amid state budget woes

Betting odds for Super Bowl LIX are displayed on monitors at the Circa resort and casino sportsbook, Jan. 30, 2025,…

April 22, 2026

Community

May Library Calendar

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. May highlights May 5-19: 14th Annual Durango Public Library Literary Festival.…

April 21, 2026

Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent April 10 – Club Charity Championship First: K.…

April 21, 2026

And the West is History

And the West is History: Fulton Market Durango – ca. 1900

Located at 842 Main Ave., the Fulton Market opened in June 1894 by Ernest Wetter. Specializing as an all-inclusive meat…

April 20, 2026

Community

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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,…

April 17, 2026

Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent April 3 – Club Championship First: S. Caplan/S.…

April 17, 2026

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Forest Service shake-up will boost states’ role – but even supporters have concerns

of Land Management move to Grand Junction in first Trump term a cautionary tale

April 16, 2026

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Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi

A banner for the prediction market platform Kalshi hangs from a building in Washington, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Allison Robbert/Associated…

April 16, 2026

Community

Scholarship applications now available

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 1408 announces that applications for its annual $1,500 scholarship are being accepted until June…

April 15, 2026

Community

Durango High School students to host drought resilience game night

Durango High School students will host a community game night focused on drought resilience from 6 to 8 p.m. April…

April 15, 2026