Southwest Life

And the West is History: Undertaking school students – ca. 1904

Ray Goodman followed his father into the undertaking profession, as well as the paint, glass and wallpaper business. He worked…

October 26, 2023

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And the West is History: Boys Club Backpacking Trip led by Dolph Kuss – ca. 1957

The accolades given Dolph Kuss throughout his life have been varied and numerous. As an Olympic-level ski competitor, Fort Lewis…

October 20, 2023

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And the West is History: Dempsey – Malloy Fight Poster – 1915

Most Durangoans are familiar with Colorado native Jack Dempsey and his 1915 boxing match in Durango. He went on to…

October 13, 2023

Community

Monday lunches suspended at senior center

The Durango-La Plata Senior Center is experiencing a temporary staffing shortage that has resulted in a brief interruption of congregate…

October 13, 2023

Community

Great Old Broads for Wilderness T-shirt design contest open

Great Old Broads for Wilderness is now accepting art submissions for its annual member T-shirt contest. Broads is looking for…

October 13, 2023

Community

Summit for access to justice to held at Fort Lewis College

The League of Women Voters, the Access to Justice Committee and the Fort Lewis College Political Analysis Lab will hold…

October 13, 2023

Community

Santistevan family grateful for support

The family of Tony J. Santistevan would like to thank the following people in helping us send our patriarch on…

October 13, 2023

Community

Rotary Club to host David Kolbe

Attorney David Kolbe will talk to the Rotary Club of Durango on Tuesday about the Ukraine conflict, providing an understanding…

October 13, 2023

Community

Church’s Halloween celebration returns

Sacred Heart Church, 254 East Fifth Ave., is holding its annual Halloween celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct.…

October 13, 2023

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And the West is History: Stunt plane at Fairgrounds – 1919

The 1919 Colorado-New Mexico Fair and Round-up was considered a huge success, with attendance at the Fairgrounds event at an…

October 5, 2023

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And the West is History: Red Ryder and Little Beaver at Race Meet – 1949

The 1949 Spanish Trails Fiesta featured comic strip characters Red Ryder and Little Beaver. They led the downtown parade and…

October 1, 2023

Community

Sara Petite to perform at The Light Box

Sara Petite will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at The Light Box, 1316 Main Ave. Petite, from San Diego,…

September 28, 2023

Community

Genealogy drop-in session to be held at Durango Public Library

The Southwest Colorado Genealogy Society, in partnership with Durango Public Library, will host a free session from 10 a.m. to…

September 28, 2023

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And the West is History: Holiday Inn at Ninth Street – ca. 1970

To get a clear picture of how Durango has changed over the years, postcards can be a great resource. This…

September 22, 2023

Community

2023 Columbine Golf Classic raised over $40,000 for Stillwater music

A check to stillwater music from columbine golf classic Stillwater Music announced the donation of $41,000 to the organization from…

September 21, 2023

Community

Medical advance directive presentation to be held

A “Health Care My Way” presentation about medical advance directives will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Durango/La Plata…

September 21, 2023

Community

Historic driving tour to be held

The La Plata County Historic Preservation Review Commission will present the 2023 Historic Driving Tour of Vallecito at 12:30 p.m.…

September 21, 2023

Community

Elks Lodge charity ball returns in October

The Durango Elks Lodge is holding its annual themed charity ball at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at the lodge, 901…

September 21, 2023

Community

Cleanup of Rosa Cemetery in Arboles will take place in October

The Carmelitas of St. Peter-St. Rosa Catholic Church will hold a community fall cleanup of the historic Rosa Cemetery starting…

September 21, 2023

Community

Cancer support group to meet at Durango Public Library

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the…

September 21, 2023

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$22 million worth of trees are coming to Colorado

New Vista High School volunteers Tyler Zeid plants a new tree saplings on the Cal-Wood fire burn scar, Thursday, October…

September 20, 2023

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And the West is History: Monarch DC-3s at City-County Airport – Ca 1947

Durango’s municipal airport, on what was then known as Reservoir Hill, opened for flights in October 1929. It was a…

September 15, 2023

Community

Grange will host pancake supper

Mt. Allison Grange will host a pancake supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Mt. Allison Grange…

September 15, 2023

Community

Bear country educational hikes to take place in Perins Peaks State Wildlife area

Guided hikes run by Bear Smart Durango will take place on Sept. 19, 23, 26 and 30 in Perins Peak…

September 15, 2023