Southwest Life

LPEA seeks students to participate in National Rural Electric Youth Tour

La Plata Electric Association seeks four local high school juniors interested in spending a week in the nation’s capital as…

November 3, 2022

Senior Center Calendar: Nov. 7-11

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.:…

November 3, 2022

Archaeological society to host talk

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites the public to an in-person meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Lyceum…

Adult Education Center to host graduation

The Durango Adult Education Center will hold its winter GED/High School Equivalency Graduation ceremony from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec.…

Pumpkin, leaf drop-off to be held

The annual pumpkin and leaf drop-off will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500…

Library to host Gratitude Journaling Workshop

Local yoga instructor Lena Naico will lead a Gratitude Journaling Workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Pine…

And the West is History: Basin Drive-In – 1950

Originally called the Basin Drive-In, this 350-car outdoor movie venue sprang up at 2250 Main Ave. in 1950. Drive-In theaters…

October 28, 2022

COVID-19 boosters available daily

As hospitals and health officials prepare for what many expect to be another winter of rising levels of COVID-19 and…

October 25, 2022

La Plata County awarded federal fund

FEMA has awarded $26,986 and $83,403 for the American Rescue Plan Act to the La Plata County jurisdiction to supplement…

October 25, 2022

CDC recognizes clinic’s efforts during COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognized the health connections San Juan Basin Public Health’s Women’s Wellness team made…

October 25, 2022

And the West is History: 4th of July Burro Race Winner – 1888

Astride his burro on the Fourth of July 1888, young Walter Boston is seen posing for his father, Jacob, along…

October 23, 2022

Master of Social Work available this summer

The University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work Four Corners Program is accepting applications for the Advanced Standing MSW…

October 21, 2022

Senior Center Calendar: Oct. 24-28

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.:…

Mama Bea thanks all who donated

Mama Bea, Dina, Tony and Thomas wishes to thank everyone who contributed to the fundraiser and to the GoFundMe for…

Fundraiser, gathering to be held for Dale Kraemer

A community gathering will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Rotary Park for Dale Kraemer, who has been diagnosed…

Durango Daybreak Rotary Club thanks community

The Durango Daybreak Rotary Club would like to thank the Durango community for their generous support of our recent Chip…

And the West is History: Train Crossing 12th Street – 1966

There is a lot to take in from this photo from the mid-1960s. The D&RGW train is returning to the…

Senior Center Calendar: Oct. 17-21

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.:…

Balloon glow to be held downtown

There will be a balloon glow starting at 6 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 15) in the 500 block of Main Avenue…

CDOT to hold career fair

Colorado Department of Transportation will host a career fair from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango Community…

And the West is History: 11th Street Station – 1932

Standing next to his work truck in front of his service station and tire store is Charles “Chick” Sheehan. Sheehan…

October 7, 2022