Southwest Life

Train tour to support Animas Museum

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will take a special five-hour tour to Cascade Canyon with historic interpreters providing…

August 25, 2022

Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Aug. 27-Sept. 2

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

August 24, 2022

Southwest Life

Wind energy boom and golden eagles collide in the West

Ecologist Bryan Bedrosian with the Teton Raptor Center prepares to return a young golden eagle to its nest after banding…

August 24, 2022

Community

Senior Center Calendar: Aug. 29-31

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.:…

August 24, 2022

Travel

Tips to take the sting out of 50% higher car rental prices

Plexiglas stands between patrons and staff members at the car rental counter at Love Field airport on May 28, 2021,…

August 22, 2022

And the West is History

And the West is History: Big Bend, La Plata County – 1887

This photo shows the community of Big Bend in La Plata County at its heyday in 1887. The community was…

August 19, 2022

Community

Men in Heels seeks teams, sponsors

Women’s Resource Center’s Men in Heels fundraiser is just around the corner, and it needs teams and sponsors. On Sept.…

August 18, 2022

Community

Senior Center Calendar: Aug. 22-26

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

August 18, 2022

Local News

Elm seed bugs are pests; so are the trees that produce their favorite food

invasive species accommodates another

August 18, 2022

Community

Genualdi graduates from Baylor University

Durangoan Ryan Genualdi graduated cum laude in the spring from Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health & Human Science with…

August 17, 2022

Community

Students named to Fort Lewis College dean’s list

Nearly 400 students were named to Fort Lewis College’s dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester. These students took at…

August 17, 2022

Community

Thank you from Great Old Broads for Wilderness

A sincere thank you to The Durango Herald and everyone who attended the Aug. 10 Secret Garden community concert. The…

August 17, 2022

Community

Deweese named to Pacific University dean’s list

Teagan Deweese of Durango has been named to the spring 2022 dean’s list at Pacific University in Oregon. The dean’s…

August 17, 2022

Regional News

How new Colorado River cuts will impact states, residents

A bathtub ring of light minerals shows the high water line of Lake Mead near Hoover Dam at the Lake…

August 17, 2022

Travel

New Zealand river’s personhood status offers hope to Māori

The Whanganui River winds through the town of Whanganui, New Zealand, on June 15. In 2017, New Zealand passed a…

August 15, 2022

And the West is History

And the West is History: 32nd Street Bridge – 1963

With the recent completion of the pedestrian bridge and trail at 32nd Street, the city of Durango has accomplished the…

August 12, 2022

Community

Cowboy Poetry Gathering to host benefit dinner

A Chuckwagon Dinner benefiting the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 20 at 39036 U.S.…

August 11, 2022

Community

Pine River Library to host weekly family yoga

Starting Saturday (Aug. 13), Pine River Library will host a Community Family Yoga Class from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays…

August 10, 2022

Community

Senior Center Calendar: Aug. 15-19

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.:…

August 10, 2022

Community

San Ignacio Fiesta names winners

The San Ignacio Fiesta was held July 30. Here are the winners of the parade and raffle. San Ignacio Fiesta…

August 9, 2022

Community

Volunteers needed for Habitat build

Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to help build an affordable duplex. Volunteers are needed Tuesday through Saturday each…

August 6, 2022

Community

Bulb basics: How to choose, plant and care for them

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears during the growing season.…

August 6, 2022

And the West is History

And the West is History: Durango Centennial Crowd – 1981

Starting in August 1980, Durango began a yearlong celebration of its 1880 founding. With an initial kickoff event that included…

August 5, 2022

Community

Tour de Farms to be held Aug. 28

The 13th annual Tour de farms will be held starting at 8 a.m. Aug. 28. Tour de Farms highlights what…

August 5, 2022