Southwest Life

2024 La Plata County Fair contest is open

The La Plata County Fair Board is accepting theme ideas for the 2024 fair, which is slated for Aug. 7…

Deadline for primary election party affiliation is March 5

The 2024 presidential primary election will be held March 5. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters Feb. 12. The…

‘One Whole Place’ exhibit planned for San Juan College

Sonja Horoshkodu1-i-syn The San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Gallery will host “One Whole Place,” a retrospective exhibit from Four…

Paint and Sip set for at Pine River Library

Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive. Durango Herald file.du1-i-syn Pine River Library in Bayfield will host a “Paint and…

Colorado DMV offers ‘Chat with Live Agent’

Coloradans can now chat directly with Department of Motor Vehicle experts at https://dmv.colorado.gov/vehicles from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday…

Animas Valley Grange hosts Jin Shin Jyutsu Presentation

Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation, “De-stress and boost your health with the ancient art of Jin Shin Jyutsu,”…

February 7, 2024

Museum throwing a birthday party for La Plata County

Animas Museum will celebrate La Plata County’s 150th birthday on Saturday (Feb. 10) at the museum, 3065 W. Second Ave.…

Library to hold valentine-making program

The Pine River Library will be host a free Family Valentine Making program from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday (Feb.…

Durangoan named to Pacific University dean’s list

Isabella De la Cruz of Durango has been named to the Fall 2023 dean’s list at Pacific University in Oregon.…

Rotary Club to host Jefferson presentation

The Rotary Club of Durango will host a presentation about Thomas Jefferson at its next meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday…

City of Durango to host open house

The community is invited to an open house from noon to 2 p.m. Friday (Feb. 9) at the former Big…

And the West is History: Durango Colonial-era themed school program – 1914

In celebration of George Washington’s birthday, these third grade students performed drills, songs, marches and danced a minuet in Colonial-era…

Bayfield Lions Club grateful for support

The Bayfield Lions Club wishes to thank the many Bayfield and Ignacio businesses that supported us by displaying our “Warm…

Help commemorate nation’s, state’s anniversaries

The local organizing committee of America 150-Colorado 150, a commission created by legislation to support and potentially produce events and…

January 26, 2024

Durangoan named to Washburn dean’s list

Lacie Fuller from Durango has been named to Washburn University’s fall 2023 dean’s list. To qualify for the dean’s list,…

January 26, 2024

And the West is History: Women riding sidesaddle in Durango – ca. 1892

Jacob Boston was an early photographer in Durango from 1884 to the mid-1890s. He produced many photographs, including photo cabinet…

January 26, 2024

Citizens’ Police Academy looking for few good residents

Applications are now open for the Durango Police Department’s 24th session of the Citizens’ Police Academy. The academy will take…

Cowboy Gathering seeks new board member

The Durango Cowboy Gathering, an all-volunteer board, whose mission is to preserve and promote our Western heritage, is seeking a…

Learn about the Durango Creative District

Bekah Kolbe, arts professional and marketing manager, will discuss the Durango Creative District, a nonprofit organization and physical district established…

And the West is History: Third Avenue Ski Area season tickets – 1955

When he arrived as the new county Parks and Recreation Director in March 1955, Dolph Kuss immediately saw the potential…

Marvel Grange hosts cook-off, dessert auction

Marvel Grange will host a chili cook-off and dessert auction at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Grange, 217 County…

January 13, 2024

And the West is History: Roland ‘Curley’ Whiteman with New Red Cross Vehicle – 1977

Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881, and by 1917, La Plata County had a functioning chapter. With…

January 12, 2024