Southwest Life

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

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

And the West is History

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

And the West is History

And the West is History: Animas Forks Flower Harvest for Denver Convention – 1911

The city of Denver hosted the 1911 National Real Estate Exchange Convention in July. A few weeks before, Denver Chamber…

April 28, 2023

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Elks Lodge announces scholarship winners

The Durango Elks Lodge scholarship committee will recognize the 2023 scholarships recipients at an awards ceremony at 5:45 p.m. May…

April 28, 2023

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Dunning named development manager of humane society

Dunning La Plata County Humane Society announces the appointment of Colleen Dunning as development manager. She will be responsible for…

April 28, 2023

Community

Open house to celebrate new ties with garden

A Community Garden Open House will be held from 1-3 p.m. May 6 at the Needham School Garden, 2425 West…

April 28, 2023

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Event to showcase new venue

Durango band Elder Grown will perform at the grand opening of The Light Box at Stillwater Music will be at…

April 28, 2023

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Housing Solutions expands Home Rehabilitation Loan Program

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing has approved a request to expand the Housing Solutions Home Rehabilitation…

April 25, 2023

And the West is History

And the West is History: View up the Animas from Reservoir Hill – 1936

Every panoramic view of early Durango holds insight into Durango’s development. This one taken on Sunday, March 15, 1936, shows…

April 21, 2023

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2023 scholarship recipient announced

SGM announced Colorado School of Mines sophomore Kobe Prior, a Bayfield High School graduate, as one of the six Steve…

April 20, 2023

Community

Historical society, museum host Bears Ears talk

Andrew Gulliford will speak at 1 p.m. April 29 at Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave., about his newest book…

April 20, 2023

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Village camp proposal to be discussed

Animas Valley Action Coalition will meet from 10 a.m. to noon April 29 at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East…

April 20, 2023

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Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen grateful for support

Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen wish to acknowledge the generosity of the local companies that contributed to our 2023 Tack and…

April 20, 2023

Community

Registration open for Happy Trails Preschool

The Summer Program for Happy Trails Preschool at Cowboy Church of Durango, 1867 Colorado Highway 172, will run from June…

April 20, 2023

And the West is History

And the West is History: Smelter Smokestack Demolition – 1987

Construction spanned two years in 1880-81, and it stood for 106 years, but the Smelter Smokestack at the base of…

April 14, 2023

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Health Fair returns to Ignacio

Health Fairs by 365 Health, formerly 9Health Fair, are back this spring and residents in and around Ignacio will be…

April 13, 2023

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Mesa Verde film to premiere at Fort Lewis College

The Mesa Verde Foundation is hosting a premiere of the film “Footprints of Our Ancestors: Mesa Verde National Park” at…

April 13, 2023

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DEA National Drug Take Back Day is April 22

Dispose of unused or expired prescription medications safely during DEA National Drug Take Back Day, hosted by the Durango Police…

April 13, 2023

Community

Eye education talk to be held

InSIGHTS is a public education series dedicated to vision health. A discussion will be held at p.m. Tuesday at the…

April 13, 2023

And the West is History

And the West is History: Military Helicopter and Protest at DHS – 1987

In June 1987, as a way to attract area youngsters to attend a registration event for summer recreational programs, U.S.…

April 7, 2023

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Archaeological society is hosting Bruce Bradley

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites the public to a presentation in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest…

April 5, 2023

Community

Fun run fundraiser returns

The Fast and The Curious Fun Run is back. The 5k/10k run starts and ends at Santa Rita Park, 149…

April 5, 2023

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Region 9 reports now available for viewing

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado released its 2022 Corporate Annual Report and County Performance Reports. These…

April 5, 2023