Southwest Life

Durango Public Library hosts Hygge Series

Hygge (pronounced “hyoo-guh”) is a Danish concept that basically translates to creating a warm, cozy atmosphere and enjoying the good…

October 18, 2024

Community

Grand opening of new Miller Middle School is Oct. 25

Durango School District 9-R invites all community members to the grand opening of the new Miller Middle School building from…

October 18, 2024

Community

Public invited to Durango School District’s board member chat

The public is invited to meet with the Durango School District 9-R Board of Education from 5 to 6 p.m.…

October 18, 2024

Community

Durango Public Library hosts Round Dance 101

Durango Public Library will host Round Dance 101, in collaboration with the Durango School District 9-R Native American Education Program…

October 18, 2024

And the West is History

And the West is History: Durango residents downtown – ca. 1881

Early photos from around the time of Durango’s founding are rare. This photo is from a collection donated in 2023…

October 14, 2024

Travel

These Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico national park sites brought millions of dollars to the region last year

A park ranger talks to visitors at Capulin Volcano National Monument in Northern New Mexico. (Courtesy of National Park Service)…

October 11, 2024

Community

Ben Nighthorse Campbell Buffalo Skull returns to Chief Dull Knife College

Chief Dull Knife College President Eva Flying attended the unveiling of the Buffalo Skull created by Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell.…

October 11, 2024

Community

Maintenance closure scheduled for Ella Vita Trail

La Plata County will close public access to Ella Vita Trail for maintenance hole maintenance from Monday to Thursday. People…

October 11, 2024

Community

Treasurer’s office to close on Election Day

Because of enhanced security for Election Day, the La Plata County Treasurer & Public Trustee office at 679 Turner Drive,…

October 10, 2024

Community

All welcome to first Native Traditional Games

Durango School District 9-R will host the first Native Traditional Games on Indigenous Peoples Day, starting at 5:30 p.m. Monday…

October 9, 2024

And the West is History

And the West is History: East Second Avenue business – ca. 1900

Today, if you visit the corner of Seventh Street and East Second Avenue, you will see the Artesanos Design furniture…

October 7, 2024

Community

Library district hosts speaker series

The Southwest La Plata Library District will host a new ongoing speaker series called “Compass Points: Navigating Community Resources.” The…

October 4, 2024

Community

Title fight to be held in Durango

Professional boxing is coming back to Durango with “Legends on the Animas” at 10 a.m. Oct. 12 at La Plata…

October 4, 2024

Community

Bayfield yard waste area closure extended

Because of an equipment failure, La Plata County will extend the temporary closure of the yard waste and mulch area…

October 4, 2024

Community

Bayfield transfer station announces new hours

The Bayfield Transfer Station, 4496 County Road 223, announces new hours for the fall and winter. Effective Monday, the transfer…

October 4, 2024

Community

Bayfield residents named to dean’s list

Jessica Dunbar and Alycia Cox, both of Bayfield, were named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2024 dean’s list. The…

October 4, 2024

Community

Summit Church to hold free Fall Festival

Summit Church will host its first free Fall Festival from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the church, 2917…

October 4, 2024

And the West is History

And the West is History: Bayfield Filling Station – 1933

This Conoco filling station was located at the western end of Mill Street in Bayfield. The two brothers pictured from…

September 30, 2024

Southwest Life

Emerald Ash Borer beetles discovered in Lakewood ash trees

An adult emerald ash borer, an invasive species that is threatening Colorado trees. (Courtesy Dan West, Colorado State Forest Service)…

September 27, 2024

Southwest Life

Wild horse helicopter roundup in western Colorado ends with 140 horses captured

mustangs were euthanized because of pre-existing leg injuries and a mare broke her leg while being herded

September 27, 2024

Community

Peace vigil and rally for Gaza held weekly

A weekly peace vigil and rally in solidarity with occupied Palestine and against both Islamophobia and antisemitism will be held…

September 27, 2024

And the West is History

And the West is History: Fiesta Parade at Main Avenue and Seventh Street – 1959

Mark Twain said, “Man is the only animal that blushes – or needs to.” If this horse were a person,…

September 23, 2024

Travel

Americans can now renew passports online and bypass cumbersome paper applications

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused…

September 22, 2024

Community

Bayfield yard waste area closed temporarily

La Plata County temporarily closed the yard waste and mulch area at the Bayfield Convenience Center through Oct. 2. The…

September 20, 2024