Southwest Life

And the West is History

And the West is History: Downtown 700 block fire – 1948

Thought at the time to be a bigger economic disaster than the great Durango fire of 1889, the February 1948…

July 15, 2024

Community

Vintage Bicycle Swap to be held July 20

The inaugural Durango Vintage Bicycle Swap will be held beginning at 8 a.m. July 20 at Rotary Park, 1565 East…

July 10, 2024

Community

Pine River Library hosts outdoor movie

Pine River Library will host a free outdoor showing of the 2023 film “Wonka” starting around sunset July 19. Bring…

July 10, 2024

And the West is History

And the West is History: Grandstand demolition – 2000

Twenty-four years ago, the Works Progress Administration-built grandstands at the La Plata County Fairgrounds were demolished. Built in 1937 during…

July 8, 2024

Community

Back Country Horsemen to host presentation

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will sponsor “Hoof Biomechanics and Orthotics for Performance and Longevity” at 3 p.m. July 27…

July 6, 2024

Community

Animas Valley Grange to host talk by Eva Montane

The Animas Valley Grange will host “Simple steps to maximize the benefits of rain in your home landscape,” by Eva…

July 3, 2024

Community

Animas Museum to host author talk, book-signing

Ed Horvat, the author of “Images of America: La Plata County,” will speak about his new book containing more than…

July 3, 2024

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And the West is History: Ignacio promotional tour – ca. 1915

This group of business boosters is shown in front of the Hans Aspaas store in Ignacio around 1915. The woman…

July 1, 2024

Community

Friends of the Library to hold summer book sale

The Friends of Durango Public Library are holding their summer book sale on July 12 and 13 at the library,…

June 28, 2024

Community

Durangoan named to dean’s list at Nebraska

Claire Choate of Durango has been named to the dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester…

June 28, 2024

Community

Durangoans named to RIT dean’s list

These students were named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring semester of the 2023-24…

June 28, 2024

Community

Family grateful for support

The family of Candace Christine Wilson-Murphy (7/3/1976-5/7/2024) wishes to thank each of you for her care, the lovely cards, flowers,…

June 28, 2024

Local News

Southwest Homeshare Program interest meeting to be held

Area housing experts have said innovative and creative solutions are key to solving the Durango and La Plata County housing…

June 25, 2024

And the West is History

And the West is History – Graden Mercantile Elevator and Flour Mill – ca. 1905

Smelter Mountain was nearly obscured by the ever-present smoke from the American Smelting and Refining Co.’s smelter operation the day…

June 24, 2024

Community

Concert on Durango Mesa a success

On May 26, the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Durango Mesa Park and KSUT Public Radio partnered to…

June 19, 2024

Community

Cancer support group to meet July 2

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 2 via Zoom.…

June 18, 2024

Community

Housing Solutions for the Southwest to open waitlist

Housing Solutions for the Southwest will open its Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist for Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San…

June 18, 2024

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And the West is History: Horse-drawn parade float – 1910

Until the Spanish Trails Fiesta started in the 1930s, the annual Fourth of July celebration was La Plata County’s biggest…

June 17, 2024

Community

Center of Southwest Studies hosts solstice window viewing

Center for Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will open its doors at 6 a.m. Thursday so people can see…

June 14, 2024

Community

When it comes to our collective safety, see something, say something

In a crowded subway station during rush hour there was a man acting erratically. He kept pacing back and forth…

June 14, 2024

Community

Veterans Poker Run Fundraiser to be held

The 10th annual Naughty School Girl Run, Shoultz’ze Veterans Benefit a Local Veterans Fundraiser will be held starting 8:30 a.m.…

June 12, 2024

Community

Rotary Club announces scholarship recipients

The Rotary Club of Durango High Noon has awarded scholarships to 17 local students for fall 2024. They are: Academic…

June 12, 2024

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And the West is History: Old Timers Baseball at Fairgrounds – ca. 1955

Native Durangoan, Ward Lee, ran the summer youth baseball program, “Old Timers,” in La Plata County for 42 years. Here,…

June 10, 2024

Community

Durangoan appreciates neighbors’ help

I would like to thank my wonderful neighbors on Wood Haven Way in Durango West I for helping to keep…

June 5, 2024