Southwest Life

Library seeks Community Champion nominations

Durango Public Library’s Advisory Board is receiving nominations through May 31 for its annual Library Community Champion Award. The award…

May 16, 2024

And the West is History: Harness racehorse at Fairgrounds – ca. 1906

At the turn of the century, horse racing was the most popular pastime in La Plata County. Races were held…

May 13, 2024

Durango detective sergeant graduates from program

Detective Sergeant Chris Thomson. (Courtesy) The Durango Police Department announces the recent graduation of Detective Sergeant Chris Thomson from the…

May 10, 2024

Local students awarded scholarship

SGM, a multidisciplinary engineering, consulting and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Meeker, Gunnison, Grand Junction,…

May 10, 2024

Summit Church to host community garage sale

A community garage sale will be held at 8 a.m. May 18 at Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. This summer,…

May 9, 2024

DHS Class of 1964 planning reunion

Durango High School Class of 1964 is planning its 60th class reunion Sept. 20 and 21. For information and registration,…

May 9, 2024

And the West is History: Gem Theater Lobby – 1921

Durango’s Jarvis Building, located at the corner of Main Avenue and 10th Street, is listed in the National Register of…

May 6, 2024

Library hosts alcohol ink art class

Local artist Cindy Shelton will teach people how to use alcohol inks from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Pine…

Pine River Garden Club hosting plant exchange

The Pine River Garden Club is hosting its Annual Plant Exchange from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18 at…

Tickets on sale for Durango Playfest

Tickets and festival passes are now available for the sixth annual Durango Playfest, scheduled for June 25-30. PlayFest welcomes four…

Native American Youth Organization to host fundraiser

The Native American Youth Organization will host a fundraiser at 3:15 to 5 p.m. May 9 at Ignacio High School,…

Donate in your mother’s name

Mother’s Day is May 12, and April’s Garden and Women’s Resource Center have partnered again to honor the women in…

Animas Museum to host two-part webinar

Animas Museum will host a two-part webinar, “Front Lines to Home Front – La Plata County and WW II,” beginning…

And the West is History: Denver & Rio Grande fatal wreck – 1917

As this D&RG train bound for Chama rounded a sharp curve on the line, about 58 miles east of Durango,…

April 29, 2024

Manna Garden to hold plant sale

Manna Garden will hold its second annual Plant Sale 3-6 p.m. May 10; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 11; and 9…

April 26, 2024

Library hosts babysitter training

Pine River Library will host a Babysitter Training course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28 and 29 at…

April 26, 2024

Grange to host ‘Working with Wool’

The Animas Valley Grange will host a demonstration of “Working with Wool” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11…

April 26, 2024

And the West is History: Signing of agreement to buy the Silverton branch of the D&RGW RR – 1960

It might be an understatement to say residents of La Plata County and San Juan County, Colorado, were shocked and…

April 24, 2024

Family grateful for friends’ support

The family of Priscilla Hays would like to thank all the wonderful people who came to her memorial celebration and…

April 19, 2024

Recycling event to benefit Durango Montessori

Durango Montessori School will host an Electronics Recycling Event from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday at La Plata County…

April 17, 2024

Application forms for scholarship available

COURT ST ANTHONY #1248 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas announces that application forms for its 2024 scholarship are…

April 17, 2024

Regional News

Motorcycle ride to benefit injured firefighter May 4

Jim Meyer, a Durango resident of 21 years, is in his seventh season working as a wildland firefighter. A large…

April 17, 2024