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Rosie Carter and David Butler open new show at Durango’s Studio &

Artists Rosie Carter and David Butler have been working on their first artistic collaboration, “Rural Electric Underground: Lit Works by Rosie Carter & David Butler,” for the past few months...

DATE: Aug 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Fight must go on to save lives, livelihoods of people with disabilities

On July 26, the Senate narrowly defeated a health care bill that would have ended life as they know it (or for some, life period) for many people with disabilities across the nation. It was ...

DATE: Aug 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

James McMurtry to perform at Durango Arts center

It’s a pretty cool day when Stephen King says you’re the country’s “fiercest songwriter,” which is what he said about Austin, Texas-based James McMurtry. He’s a man who’s not shy about talki...

DATE: Aug 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Third annual Durango Rockfest powers into Buckley Park

Thirteen bands to tear up two stages

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Kyle Park helps kick off new La Plata County Fair concert event

Country musician, with special guest, to headline new event

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Dweezil Zappa brings ‘50 Years of Frank’ to Durango

In the pantheon of rock idols, there’s no one quite like Frank Zappa: His compositions were complex, his social commentary and sense of humor spot-on. Zappa’s musical legacy is ...

DATE: Aug 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Have you considered adding more purpose to your giving?

As my days seem to get busier at a steady rate, I find myself asking more frequently, “What is the purpose of what I am doing right now?” Answering this question from time to tim...

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Know about the West?

Strater’s Heuchan has story to tell

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Nurse-Family Partnership helps give young families healthy start

Women in impoverished regions face enormous challenges – a dangerous physical environment, isolation and reduced access to education. For them, the anxiety of an unplanned pregnancy is profo...

DATE: Jul 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Artist Paul Folwell holding 24th annual Studio Show

When you meet local artist Paul Folwell, the first thing you notice is that he’s a really funny guy. The second? He’s a really talented painter, working primarily in oils.. For th...

DATE: Jul 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Science camp gives students two weeks of hands-on learning in ‘living classroom’

For a second summer, high school students spent two weeks learning about science – and having fun. Through Mountain Studies Institute’s Experience Mountain Science Program, kids i...

DATE: Jul 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Celebrate canines with Bow Wow Film Festival in Durango

All proceeds benefit La Plata County Humane Society

DATE: Jul 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming