Southwest Life

Millennial Money: Save on family travel without stressing

Travelers roll their luggage at a baggage claim area at Los Angeles International Airport on April 25. Traveling with kids…

May 16, 2022

And the West is History

And the West is History: Gold King Mill – La Plata District – ca. 1936

When the name “Gold King” is mentioned, most people immediately think of the Gold King Mine near Silverton. This is…

May 13, 2022

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Durango High School senior’s essay garners scholarship money

Holst headed to George Washington University in the fall

May 13, 2022

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Citizens Voice Durango thanks supporters

Dear Citizens and Supporters, Thank you! For helping to get the word out about our petition effort, for signing, for…

May 12, 2022

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Senior Center Calendar: May 16-20

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

May 12, 2022

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PCCS to hold graduation ceremony

Pueblo Community College Southwest will recognize 196 graduates at its 2022 commencement. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m.…

May 10, 2022

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PEO Colorado Chapter CS awards scholarship

Philanthropic Education Organization Colorado Chapter CS recently awarded its Dorothy Gore Scholarship to Animas High School student Alaina Wray. She…

May 10, 2022

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Garden Club to host annual plant sale

Garden Club of Durango will host its annual plant sale from 9 to 10:30 a.m. May 21, rain or shine,…

May 10, 2022

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Grilling competition seeking teams

Durango’s grilling competition, “Men Who Grill,” returns from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 11 at Buckley Park. This family-friendly…

May 10, 2022

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Pine River Library to host ocean-themed summer learning program

Pine River Library will host “Ocean of Possibilities,” the ocean-themed summer learning program in June and July. The two-month program…

May 10, 2022

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Pine River Library to host babysitter training course

Pine River Library will host a babysitter training course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 26 and 27. The…

May 10, 2022

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Pine River Library to host beginner conga class

Pine River Library will be hosting a beginner conga class from 6 to 7 p.m. May 25 in the library…

May 10, 2022

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Humane Society to host baby shower fundraiser

La Plata County Humane Society is holding its annual Baby Shower from May 16 to 23. The Baby Shower benefits…

May 10, 2022

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Durango High School to host in-person graduation ceremony

Durango High School will hold an in-person graduation ceremony from 6-7:30 p.m. May 27 at the DHS Stadium. The event…

May 10, 2022

And the West is History

And the West is History: Mercy Hospital – 1956

Within a year of its organization, the new town of Durango had a hospital. Opened in part of a building…

May 6, 2022

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Family of Cory Ireland thanks community

Thank you to the Durango community, family, and friends, for the love and support during our first year without our…

May 6, 2022

Community

Fort Lewis College calendar: May 8-14

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

May 5, 2022

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Senior Center Calendar: May 9-13

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10 a.m.: Pound Class 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Watch…

May 5, 2022

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Quilters Guild to host presentation

La Plata County Quilters Guild will host a presentation about the Camden Bag by Lisa Laughlin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday…

May 5, 2022

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Manna seeks garden volunteer coordinator

Manna is seeking a garden volunteer coordinator. This part-time volunteer position works two to six hours a week with the…

May 5, 2022

Community

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen to host monthly meeting

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. May 19 at Florida Grange, 656 Highway…

May 5, 2022

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Historic driving tour to be held virtually

La Plata County Historic Review and Preservation will host its historic driving tour from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 10…

May 5, 2022

Community

Wildfire home preparedness talk to be held

Charlie Landsman, La Plata County coordinator for Wildfire Adapted Partnership, will talk about wildfire home preparedness from 6 to 7…

May 5, 2022

Community

Russell Box Sr. art on display at Pine River Library

Pine River Library is hosting an art exhibit of the works of Russell Box Sr. Box is an artist, spiritual…

May 5, 2022