Southwest Life

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Powerhouse offers free admission on June 11

This year, the United Nations General Assembly adopted an International Day of Play, to be celebrated on June 11 every…

June 5, 2024

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Pine River Library hosts free fly fishing class

Durango’s San Juan Angler fly fishing shop will host a free Fly Fishing 101 class at from 11 a.m. to…

June 5, 2024

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League of Women Voters to host screening

The League of Women Voters of La Plata County will host a free advanced screening of the documentary “UNDIVIDE US”…

June 4, 2024

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And the West is History: Friends on outing in Rockwood – ca. 1899

Taken before 1900, this photo shows the Buchanan sisters, Ruby Fry and Nettie Grabowsky, with their husbands and friends on…

June 3, 2024

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Shared School offers two programs

Shared School is a free program that is provided by Durango School District 9-R for home-school families. It has two…

June 1, 2024

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Adopt-A-Thon aims to find homes for pets

La Plata County Humane Society will hold its 20th annual Adopt-A-thon from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 7 and…

May 29, 2024

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Animas High School grateful for community support

Since 2009, AHS has delivered rigorous college and career preparation through project-based learning in a small school environment. While we’ve…

May 29, 2024

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Frybread sale on Sunday will benefit student attending baseball showcase

The public is invited to a Frybread Sale at the Durango Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday…

May 29, 2024

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Animas Museum hosts second part of Home Front series

Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave., will hold the second part of the two-part webinar focusing on the Home Front…

May 28, 2024

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Library to host bike maintenance class

Pine River Library will host a “Basic Bike Maintenance” class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 4 as a part…

May 28, 2024

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Powerhouse hosts weekly concert series

The Powerhouse is holding its summertime Community Concert Series. This weekly music series, presented by Visit Durango, will be held…

May 28, 2024

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Scholarship golf outing to be held June 20

The 2024 Rodney Ems Memorial Scholarship golf outing will be held June 20 at Dalton Ranch Golf Club. The event…

May 28, 2024

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Health department announces trial period for proposed lobby hours

The La Plata County Public Health Department will conduct a three-month trial period for proposed lobby hours for in-person service.…

May 28, 2024

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Durangoan Alivia Lake makes president’s list

Alivia Lake from Durango was named to the Utah Tech University President’s List for the spring 2024 semester. To qualify,…

May 28, 2024

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Understanding wildfire risk can help us be prepared

Spring is an amazing time in Southwest Colorado. Many of us get excited as the temperatures rise and the snow…

May 28, 2024

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Volunteers needed for gem and mineral show

Volunteers are needed for the 70th annual Gem and Mineral Show. The three-day event will be held July 12-14 at…

May 28, 2024

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Grange hosting hamburger fry, garage sale

Mt. Allison Grange is hosting a Hamburger Fry starting at 10:30 a.m. June 8 at the grange hall, 2658 County…

May 28, 2024