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And the West is History

And the West is History: Goldenaires at Fairgrounds – ca. 1956

Made up primarily of World War II veterans, the Durango American Legion Post 28 Goldenaires was formed in 1946. An…

September 29, 2025

Community

Durango Elks Lodge to host charity ball

The Durango Elks Lodge will host a charity ball 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Durango Elks Lodge,…

September 27, 2025

Community

October Library Calendar

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. The Durango Public Library Literary Fest is here, Oct. 8-17. See…

September 26, 2025

Community

Temporary electric fencing demo to be held

A free temporary electric fencing to protect fruit trees demonstration will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at 1901…

September 25, 2025

Community

Annual Harvest Festival Car Show to be held at ELHI

ELHI’s second annual Harvest Festival Car Show will be held noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at ELHI Center, 115…

September 24, 2025

Community

Four Corners Voices – Volume 2 authors to be announced

Four Corners Writers will unveil the cover and publicly announce the selections to be included in “Four Corners Voices –…

September 24, 2025

Community

Youth arts festival, makers market to be held

Springboard’s Youth Arts Festival & Makers Market will be held noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 4 at Fanto Park, 445…

September 24, 2025

Community

Get to know Manna through ‘Our Streets Our Stories’

Manna will host its Streets, Our Stories event from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at Manna, 1100 Avenida del…

September 24, 2025

Business

Stapll Overland to hold grand opening party

Stapll Overland, Durango’s first Adventure Vehicle Outfitter, will hold a grand opening party from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at…

September 23, 2025

And the West is History

And the West is History: Downtown Durango – ca. 1895

This 1895 photograph captured downtown Durango before the introduction of the automobile. The streetcar is approaching the intersection of Main…

September 22, 2025

Community

Oktoberfest with Ska Brewing at 11th Street Station

11th Street Station will host an Oktoberfest Celebration with Ska Brewing from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 at…

September 19, 2025

Community

Get help with Family, Friend, Neighbor caregiver tax credit

Are you caring for children ages 0 to 5 in your home or as a nanny? You might be a…

September 19, 2025

Columnists

Your local energy coach: A new resource helping neighbors save energy and money

Erika Brown Hi friends and neighbors, My name is Erika Brown, the newest member of the team at the Four…

September 19, 2025

Travel

Dining experiences on the Peruvian Altiplano

Gourmet guinea pigs and helter-skelter squirrels

September 17, 2025

And the West is History

And the West is History: Baker’s Bridge – 1897

This photo shows Baker’s Bridge in November 1897. A group of gold-seekers, led by Captain Charles Baker, came to the…

September 15, 2025

Community

Durango Autumn Arts Festival seeks volunteers

The Durango Autumn Arts Festival is looking for volunteers for Sept. 21. Celebrating 31 years of showcasing fine arts and…

September 12, 2025

Community

Expressing gratitude for a wonderful community addition

To: Citizens, visitors, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Durango Parks & Recreation Department and Durango City Council. I am writing…

September 12, 2025

Community

Beyond the noise, our graduates show the real story

Durango High School graduates stand in front of their former campus – Park Elementary School – during the 2025 Walk…

September 12, 2025

Community

Community event will celebrate, give update about school district

Join the Durango School District Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Karen Cheser for an evening that celebrates schools and…

September 12, 2025

And the West is History

And the West is History: Al Barnard with Vintage Bicycle – 1900

Twenty-seven-year-old Durangoan Al Barnard was photographed with his bicycle in 1900 at his home, 828 East Fourth Ave. Between 1880…

September 8, 2025

Community

Durango brings out the best in people

I don’t know what it is about Durango that brings out the best in people, at least during the several…

September 4, 2025

And the West is History

And the West is History: Denver & Rio Grande Train Depot Ignacio – ca. 1940

The Denver & Rio Grande Ignacio station was an important transportation hub for residents of Ignacio and the Southern Ute…

September 1, 2025

Community

4CORE to hold Beyond Solar Tour + Gathering

Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency will hold its Beyond Solar Tour + Gathering from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.…

August 30, 2025

Community

September Library Calendar

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. SEPTEMBER IS HISTORY LIVE MONTH! History Live! celebrates the humanities in…

August 29, 2025