Local News 19th Annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival kicks off next week Experienced birders and newbies alike are welcome to register for tours and other celebratory events April 29, 2026
Snowdown Light Parade offers a journey back in time Dinosaurs, prospectors and chain saws, oh my! January 31, 2026
Gable House Bed and Breakfast to host immersive murder mystery game for third year than a dozen participants can solve three-day case at historic inn January 12, 2026
Native American Heritage Month celebrated with skate competition, music at The Hive in Durango Community building the goal with ‘Rise of the Nation’ event Saturday November 23, 2025
Residents celebrate solidarity, warn of authoritarianism at No Kings protests in Durango and Bayfield Peaceful gatherings for protection of democracy, immigrants, public lands and institutions October 18, 2025
Husband and wife team take to sky at Animas Valley Hot Air Balloon Rally runs through Sunday, with dozens of pilots taking part October 18, 2025
Western history celebrated on Main Avenue during Durango Cowboy Gathering Several thousand spectators gather to watch motorless parade October 4, 2025
Hall of Heroes to be hosted this weekend at VFW Post 4031 in Durango auction will support Healing Conference for Gold Star Families October 2, 2025
Durango formalizes fiscal sponsorship for 2030 mountain bike world championships ‘It’s time to bring it back to Durango’ August 8, 2025
‘You don’t have to be Scottish to have fun’: Eighth annual Celtic Fair comes to Cortez proceeds from the event will go to a local charity that aids victims of sexual and domestic violence June 26, 2025
July’s Collector Car Appreciation Day to be celebrated in Cortez the Hill Gang in Cortez will do a cruise to mark the occasion June 24, 2025
Rain, lightning make for slow start to 2024 Animas Valley Balloon Rally night’s Balloon Glow up in the air until afternoon weather check October 18, 2024
‘This year’s exceptional’: 2024 Durango Cowboy Gathering leaves strong impression with expanded itinerary staples make return, coupled with new Horseback Social October 5, 2024
La Plata County Fair Demolition Derby all the (road) rage in Ignacio competition, cash prizes and lasting friendships make up annual smash ’em up August 17, 2024
Annual BurroFest to take place June 15 in Mancos year’s event promises to be bigger and better May 20, 2024
Hundreds turn out to show respect during Veterans Day Parade in Durango ‘Thank you’ to the veterans who paved the path for me … it made my service that much better’ November 11, 2023
Balloonists take to skies after delayed flight Saturday for 2023 Animas Valley Balloon Rally Weather watch lifted around 9:15 a.m. after gusts calmed October 21, 2023
Over 2,000 attend Sepp Kuss homecoming in downtown Durango parade held at Buckley Park to celebrate star cyclist, who also signed autographs October 20, 2023
Thousands turn out for Durango Cowboy Gathering parade Saturday festivities celebrate Old West lifestyle and tradition September 30, 2023
Durango Devo hosting homecoming celebration for famed cyclist Sepp Kuss parade, speeches, autographs, live music - the party starts Oct. 19 September 29, 2023
Custom bikes on display during Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Thousands of riders roll through Durango area September 2, 2023
Innovating agriculture, world’s reliance on next generation key themes at Fort Lewis College commencement than 400 graduates celebrate their successes at graduation attended by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture May 6, 2023
Durango saddles up for 34th annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering Parade 1,500 people attend Main Avenue march on Saturday October 1, 2022
Dolores Harvest Festival and car show headed to Flanders Park bands, vendors, activities for kids planned September 18, 2022