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Durango Bird Club to meet on Aug. 17.

The Durango Bird Club will convene for its quarterly meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 17 in Room 055 at Fort…

August 4, 2022

Community

Friends of the Library to hold book, bake sale

Friends of the Durango Library will hold a book and bake sale from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 19…

August 4, 2022

Community

Woodward named to dean’s list at Tufts University

Tufts University student Nicholas Woodward of Durango was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester. Woodward is…

August 4, 2022

Community

Senior Center Calendar: Aug. 8-12

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 2, 2022

Travel

Up in the Bavarian Alps, rugged trails with German cheer

At the border between Germany and Austria, Carl von Stahl Haus, bottom left, is one of the more popular huts…

August 2, 2022

And the West is History

And the West is History: Rondavu Skating Rink Fire – 1947

Located at 425 East Sixth Ave., the Rondavu Roller Rink was a popular Durango spot. The building was the former…

July 29, 2022

Community

Registration open for Men in Heels race

Women’s Resource Center will host its third annual Men In Heels fundraiser from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 13 on East Second…

July 28, 2022

Community

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering seeks home stays for performers

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering is seeking home stays for performers Sept. 28 through Oct. 2. Twenty-eight Western entertainers will perform…

July 28, 2022

Health

Study casts more doubt on use of high-dose vitamin D pills

More research suggests it’s time to abandon the craze over vitamin D. Taking high doses of “the sunshine vitamin” doesn’t…

July 28, 2022

Southwest Life

U.S. to plant 1 billion trees as climate change kills forests

4.1 million burned acres in need of replanting

July 27, 2022

Community

Senior Center Calendar: Aug. 1-5

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.:…

July 27, 2022

Community

Cole’s Chop Shop to host pet adoption fundraiser

Cole’s Chop Shop will host a pet adoption fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the shop, 2497…

July 27, 2022

Community

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to host presentation about Chacoan roads

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will host a presentation at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Lyceum at Center of…

July 27, 2022

Travel

Has remote work changed the travel landscape?

The availability of remote work has increased significantly in recent years, giving rise to the ability for telecommuters to buck…

July 27, 2022

Community

Florida Grange to host free mobile food market

Florida Grange will host a free mobile food market from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 12 at 656 Colorado Highway…

July 26, 2022

And the West is History

And the West is History: McKinney Clothing Float – ca. 1922

Spectators view the patriotic-themed McKinney Clothing Co. float as it travels south down Durango’s 900 block of Main Avenue around…

July 22, 2022

Community

Senior Center Calendar: July 25-29

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10:30 a.m.: Computer Class 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba w/Toning 12:30…

July 21, 2022

Community

Catholic Daughters of America names scholarship winners

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Anthony No. 1248 announces its 2022 Scholarship winners: Jacquelyn Marin and Carly Piccoli.…

July 21, 2022

Community

Pine River Shares seeking volunteers

Pine River Shares is seeking volunteers to help unload semi-trucks filled with donated food destined for food insecure families in…

July 21, 2022

Community

La Plata County announces band for ‘Friday at the Fair’ concert

La Plata County Fair announces that this year’s “Friday at the Fair” concert will feature Asleep at the Wheel. The…

July 21, 2022

Community

Durango Botanic Gardens to host annual bulb sale online

Durango Botanic Gardens’ annual bulb sale is Aug. 5 to Aug. 16 and will again be held online. Almost 50…

July 19, 2022

Community

First Southern Baptist Church changes name

Early records from First Southern Baptist Church in Durango indicate that the church came into existence on Dec. 7, 1951.…

July 19, 2022

Community

Celebrate end of summer at Pine River Library

Pine River Library will host a final summer learning party from 1 to 3 p.m. July 30 at the library…

July 19, 2022

Community

Durango School District invites public comment through many channels

Durango School District 9-R staff and board of education members welcome comments from the community. There are many ways to…

July 19, 2022