Southwest Life

Rotary partners with Manna for food drive

Chip Huntoon was a member of the Durango Daybreak Rotary club who died eight years ago. To honor his memory,…

October 6, 2022

Rec Center’s aquatics area to be temporarily closed

The Durango Community Recreation Center aquatics area will be closed Sunday through Nov. 1 to perform various repairs and equipment…

October 6, 2022

Community

Gem and Mineral Club hosts mineral ID event

The Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club will host an afternoon of mineral identification afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m.…

October 6, 2022

Southwest Life

Water powered: Utes capture energy from irrigation lines to run farm, mill

Hydroelectric equipment hums and whistles with sounds of renewable energy

October 4, 2022

Regional News

State of unease: Colorado basin tribes without water rights

Garnett Querta wipes sweat from his head while hauling water on the Hualapai reservation Aug. 15, near Peach Springs, Ariz.…

October 1, 2022

And the West is History

And the West is History: Removing Power Poles on Main – 1924

At the bottom left of this picture, a young girl in white appears to be eating ice cream and watching…

September 30, 2022

Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Oct. 1-7

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Saturday…

September 29, 2022

Community

County Road 213 to close for Purple Cliffs cleanup

County Road 213/La Posta Road will be closed between the intersection with River Road and the gun range Monday and…

September 29, 2022

Community

Broads to host Rivers for Resilience Day

Great Old Broads for Wilderness (Broads) invites the public to Rivers for Resilience – a fun stewardship, education and community…

September 29, 2022

Community

Marching band to hold community showcase

Because of time constraints, the Durango High School Red Pride Marching band will only be allowed to perform its 2022…

September 28, 2022

Community

Animas Valley Grange to host apple cider pressing

Animas Valley Grange, 7271 County Road 203, will host an apple cider pressing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday…

September 28, 2022

Southwest Life

New atlas of bird migration shows extraordinary journeys

Luke DeGroote holds a Tennessee warbler for a close-up after getting caught in a long net at the Powdermill Avian…

September 28, 2022

Regional News

On the Colorado River, growing concern for fish as waters warm

An angler casts a line at Lees Ferry near Marble Canyon, Ariz., in 2011. From prized rainbow trout to protected…

September 24, 2022

And the West is History

And the West is History: Early Downtown View – Ca. 1885

This photo of the 1100 block of Main Avenue, taken around 1885, shows many businesses destined to be destroyed by…

September 23, 2022

Community

Women’s Resource Center grateful for donation

The Women’s Resource Center was honored to have been chosen as the 2022 Columbine Classic Duet Golf beneficiary. This annual…

September 22, 2022

Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept. 24-30

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Saturday…

September 22, 2022

Community

Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 26-30

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.:…

September 22, 2022

Community

Public invited to San Juan College Board of Trustees work session

The public is invited to the San Juan College Board of Trustees work session at 5 p.m. Oct. 4 at…

September 21, 2022

Community

Library to host local equine history program

Liz Francisco, San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District archaeologist, will lead a presentation about the local history of horses,…

September 21, 2022

Community

Fort Lewis College to host discussion, film

Fort Lewis College will host a discussion with professional climber and guide Marcus Garcia at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 in…

September 21, 2022

And the West is History

And the West is History: D&RGW Train Yard – 1964

Narrow gauge diesel engines have been in use for many years in Durango. Here, diesel engine No. 50 moves the…

September 16, 2022

Community

DHS Class of 1997 thanks reunion supporters

A former Durango High School class recently celebrated their 50th reunion. We are grateful to our local community for making…

September 15, 2022

Community

Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 19-23

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

September 15, 2022

Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept.19-23

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Monday…

September 15, 2022