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Oscar and Betty Perry celebrate 70 years of marriage

At 7 in the morning on June 19, 1955, Oscar Dwain Perry, age 19, and Betty Joyce Hass, age 17, were married in the First Southern Baptist Church of Clovis, New Mexico. As they grew up togeth...

DATE: Jun 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

La Plata County Clerk and Recorder fees changing Tuesday

Document filing fees at the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s office will change on Tuesday as House Bill 24-1269 goes into effect. Recorded documents will be charged a flat fee of $4...

DATE: Jun 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent June 23 – Open Pairs First: S. Brown/C. Campbell Second: K. Davis/J. Walter Third: P. Roe/...

DATE: Jun 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Durangoan earns degree at George Fox University

Rand Burden of Durango was among the undergraduate, accelerated online degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University at its spring graduation ceremony i...

DATE: Jun 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Painting workshop to be held

The Animas Valley Grange will host a workshop for “Abstract Plein Air Painting” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the Animas Valley Grange Hall, 7271 County Road 203. Local artist Ann Bauer ...

DATE: Jun 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Rotary All American Breakfast to be held on Fourth of July

The annual Rotary All American Breakfast will be held on the 4th of July from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. July 4 outdoors on the banks of the Animas River at Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. next t...

DATE: Jun 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Farewell reception for Commissioner Clyde Church to be held

The public is invited to a farewell reception for La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church at 3:30 p.m. Monday in the Board Room of the County Administration Building, 1101 East Second Ave....

DATE: Jun 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Studio & Gallery seeks artist submissions

Studio & Gallery is seeking submissions for a juried exhibition with the theme “Holding Space,” asking artists to explore interpretations of the lidded jar and submit up to four pieces for c...

DATE: Jun 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Merely Players to hold auditions

Merely Players announces open auditions for the first two plays of the 2025-26 season. Auditions for “Hamlet” will be held at 6 p.m. July 6 and 7, and auditions for “It’s A Wonderful Life Li...

DATE: Jun 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Merely Players offers Shakespeare workshop

Merely Players is offering a “Playing Shakespeare” workshop for actors looking to level up their Shakespearean acting 6 to 9 p.m. June 30 and July 2 at Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Dr...

DATE: Jun 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

July Library Events

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Summer Reading is here, but the fun isn’t just for kids and teens. There is also an adult summer reading sign up. Log the books...

DATE: Jun 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Library to host lightning safety program

Durango Public Library will host “When Lightning Strikes,” a presentation about lightning safety by Dr. Tiffany L. Brainerd, wilderness medicine doctor, 6-7:30 p.m. July 2 at the library, 19...

DATE: Jun 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

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Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.