Southwest Life

Colorado didn’t become a state by accident; it took five tries

The entry to History Colorado’s exhibition, “38th Star.”cca That winding story anchors “38th Star: Colorado Becomes the Centennial State,” an…

January 4, 2026

Travel

An uninhabited Scottish isle is home to the golden granite used in Olympic curling stones

The island of Ailsa Craig, where the two types of granite, Common Green and Blue Hone, that are used to…

January 3, 2026

Southwest Life

Nevada casinos, lawmakers eager to reverse change in gambling tax deductions

President Donald Trump holds his signed signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts surrounded by members of Congress at…

January 3, 2026

Southwest Life

Getting the best out of your Christmas cactus

A Christmas cactus (Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery)Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery – Heather Houk Whether you call it a…

January 2, 2026

Southwest Life

Here’s why this flu season is worse than last year

A nurse prepares a flu shot at the Salvation Army in Atlanta. (David Goldman/Associated Press file)cca Dr. Shen Nagel, a…

January 2, 2026

Travel

Buddhist monks persist in peace walk despite injuries as thousands follow them on social media

Buddhist monks on a “Walk for Peace” walk on Veterans Parkway in Fayetteville, Ga., on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, from…

January 2, 2026

Community

Historian to talk about Animas City

To kick off Animas Museum’s special commemorations in 2026, local historian Robert McDaniel will discuss Animas City’s start 150 years…

December 31, 2025

Community

Comedian Dan Docimo to perform at Durango Arts Center

Durango Comedy presents Chicago-favorite comedian Dan Docimo at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave.…

December 31, 2025

And the West is History

And the West is History: 800 block of Main Avenue – 1960

This postcard photograph captures the 800 block of Main Avenue during summer 1960. Although the movie “Tall Story,” starring Jane…

December 29, 2025

From the Extension Office

A new kind of New Year’s resolution

The start of a new year often comes with resolutions. We make promises to ourselves to do better, be better,…

December 26, 2025

Southwest Life

What are those mysterious mounds along Highway 33 near Redstone? Coke ovens

Of the hundreds of coke ovens built in 1899, 90 remain in various stages of decay and restoration. The Restone…

December 26, 2025

New Mexico

Researchers insist fireflies exist in New Mexico – if you know where to look

Western Firefly Project in New Mexico has 13 confirmed sightings since 2021

December 26, 2025

Community

Local students named to dean’s list

These local students were named to Belmont University’s dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester: Eiley Connell of BayfieldEli Connell…

December 26, 2025

Community

11th Street Station hosts New Year’s Eve party

11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave., will host a New Year’s Eve celebration beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The evening…

December 26, 2025

Community

Darrin Parmenter joins DBG board

The Durango Botanic Gardens announces that Darrin Parmenter, one of the founding members of the gardens in 2010, has joined…

December 26, 2025

Community

Thank you for Crestview Cemetery repairs

Special thanks to Durango VFW Post 4031 and Bayfield American Legion Post 143 for repairing halyard, restringing and installing a…

December 26, 2025

Community

January Library Calendar

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Notable Upcoming Events: Jan. 1-Jan. 31: Page One Contest Snowdown Events:…

December 25, 2025

Southwest Life

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego emerges as key Democratic figure in Latino voter outreach

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego has his photo taken while he campaigns with Eileen Higgins during her campaign for mayor of…

December 21, 2025

And the West is History

And the West is History: D&RGW ‘Bumblebee’ Engine No. 268 – 1952

Built in 1882, Denver & Rio Grande Western locomotive 268 arrived at the 1949 Chicago Railroad Fair with an unusual…

December 21, 2025

Southwest Life

Stewards of Colorado’s sweetest crops on high alert as invasive mussels gain ground in water supply

Wine grapes bask in the sun in Palisade, Colorado, in July, 2025. Water suppliers in the Grand Valley have started…

December 19, 2025

Community

Christmas tree drop-off, recycling available at Santa Rita Park

Christmas trees can be dropped off at Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio, through Jan. 31. Residents may…

December 19, 2025

Community

City of Durango announces Christmas, New Year’s holiday schedule

The city of Durango announces these closures for the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays: City administrative offices will be…

December 19, 2025

Community

What’s all the hype about heat pumps?

Erika Brown If you’ve been hearing a lot about heat pumps lately and wondering why, you’re not alone. Heat pumps…

December 19, 2025

And the West is History

And the West is History: 1100 block of Main Avenue – 1882

By 1881, the year after Durango’s founding, many businesses had already established themselves along the main thoroughfare. This photo shows…

December 15, 2025