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Botanic gardens holding tour

The 10th annual Gardens on Tour will take place from 9 a.m.- to 4 p.m. June 24. It will start…

June 8, 2023

Durangoan graduates from Colorado Mesa University

Natalie Serwe of Durango graduated cum laude from Colorado Mesa University’s School of Health Sciences with a Bachelor of Science…

June 8, 2023

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Author to talk about book at grange

Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation by Joanne Branson Smith about her book, “I Lived at the Rico Depot,”…

June 8, 2023

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Thank you to Rich Barker for lumber donation

The Board of the Durango Wildlife Museum and Colorado Parks and Wildlife wish to thank Mr. Rich Barker of Builder’s…

June 8, 2023

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Music in the Mountains returns in July

Music in the Mountains’ 37th season will run July 6 through July 30. It will feature orchestra and chamber performances…

June 8, 2023

And the West is History

And the West is History: Baker’s Bridge Commemoration – 1930

The bridge we know today as Baker’s was opened in 1930. It replaced the original bridge constructed by the Baker…

June 2, 2023

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Men Who Grill to be held June 17

Men Who Grill will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 17 at Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave.…

May 31, 2023

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Work group meeting to be held

La Plata Conservation District and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will hold a Local Work Group meeting from 4 to…

May 31, 2023

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Suicide survivor support group to begin

The Grief Center and La Plata Suicide Prevention Collaborative will facilitate a support group this summer for adults who have…

May 31, 2023

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Animal antibiotics meeting to be held

The La Plata-Archuleta Cattleman’s Association will hold an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Cowboy Church, 1867 Colorado…

May 27, 2023

And the West is History

And the West is History: Training Ride Near Durango – 1899

Pictures of Durango bike riders in training are very common. What makes this picture unique is its age. These riders…

May 26, 2023

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Supreme Court limits regulation of some U.S. wetlands, making it easier to develop and destroy them

A road bisects a wetland in 2019, near Kulm, N.D. The Supreme Court has made it harder for the federal…

May 26, 2023

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And the West is History: Businessmen at 900 block of Main – 1918

We know exactly when and where this picture was taken. What we don’t know is who or why. These nine…

May 19, 2023

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Smiths celebrate 65th anniversary

Carl and Linda Smith of Durango are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on May 30. (Courtesy) Carl and Linda Smith…

May 19, 2023

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Ragles celebrate 50th anniversary

Randy and Marty Ragle of Durango are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on May 26. (Courtesy) Randy and Marty Ragle…

May 19, 2023

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Powerhouse to host ‘Pterosaurs: Ancient Rulers of the Sky’ display

Powerhouse Science Center will host “Pterosaur: Ancient Rulers of the Sky” in the exhibit gallery May 27 through Sept. 17.…

May 19, 2023

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Garden plant sale to be held

Manna Garden will hold its annual plant sale from 3 to 6 p.m. May 26 and 9 a.m. to noon…

May 19, 2023

And the West is History

And the West is History: Denver Oldsmobile Tour – 1917

Automobile associations, like this Oldsmobile owner group from Denver, formed in the early 1900s to promote automobile use and the…

May 12, 2023

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Annual barn dance to be held

The ninth annual Durango Cowboy Gathering Barn Dance, Picnic and Silent Auction will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.…

May 11, 2023

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Drunk performance of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to be held

“Smashed Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet” will be at 7 p.m. May 30 at 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.…

May 11, 2023

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Summer Food Service Program available

Durango School District 9-R’s Summer Food Service Program will begin June 5. Free sack lunches will be handed out to…

May 11, 2023

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Grange to host ‘Working with Wool Demonstration’

The Animas Valley Grange will host a demonstration of “Working with Wool” from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. May 20 at…

May 11, 2023

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Adult Education Center is holding a GED graduation ceremony

The Durango and Cortez Adult Education Centers are announcing the spring GED/High School Equivalency graduation ceremonies. The Durango graduation is…

May 9, 2023

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And the West is History: Basin Sale Barn Auction – 1946

At 1:30 every Thursday afternoon for 42 years, the place to be for many of La Plata County’s ranchers and…

May 5, 2023