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And the West is History

Oct. 4 50 years ago: The city of Durango issued 34 building permits in September, said Henry E. Schmier, building inspector. The total valuation was $101, 330. 25 years ago...

DATE: Oct 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

You may be surprised about how affordable health insurance can be

In addition to raking leaves and collecting brush, a top priority on your fall chore list should be a review of your health insurance. Changes in family size, income, tax credit ...

DATE: Sep 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Artist Maura Allen to open new show at Sorrel Sky

For artist Maura Allen, who was born and raised in northern California and who currently lives in Denver, the West is a place she’s always loved. Allen will open her newest show, ...

DATE: Sep 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering to celebrate 29th year

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering will start Thursday and run through Oct. 8. It’s a weekend filled with music, poetry, a cowboy parade and other events that celebrate the American West. ...

DATE: Sep 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Mini Med School makes medical education accessible

Program attracts professionals – and the curious – across Colorado

DATE: Sep 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Meltdown on the Mesa is this weekend

A full day of music and camping is planned for Saturday out on Ewing Mesa. The Meltdown on the Mesa is packed this year with local and regional bands, and the event is for a cause...

DATE: Sep 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Rocky Mountain UkeFest hosting ukulele teacher, performer this weekend

Mark Baker to hold workshop, concert at Rochester

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Durango Autumn Arts Festival is this weekend

Festival celebrates its 23rd anniversary

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Rock climber falls about 100 feet in Transfer Park

Man airlifted to Mercy Regional Medical Center

DATE: Sep 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Here’s to those who help people with disabilities thrive

Sept. 10-16 is National Direct Support Professionals Week. DSP Week celebrates and honors a segment of our workforce that is often invisible to the general public. As I try to do every year ...

DATE: Sep 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Grieves coming to Animas City Theatre

Benjamin Laub, aka rapper Grieves, likes to talk about music. Our 15-minute interview could easily have gone on much longer because the guy knows his stuff – and his passion for what he does...

DATE: Sep 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Durango’s Fall Gallery Walk to be Sept. 15

Mark you calendars for the annual fall affair

DATE: Sep 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts