Nepal’s towering chariot of prosperity
An ancient tradition encourages bountiful harvest
DATE: May 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel
And the West is History
100 years ago: Mrs. F.W. Kroeger of the Animas Valley was in the city to contribute “a month’s supply of telephone bill to help pay for the mighty nice improvements which our genial mana...
DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History
Fort Lewis College Calendar
Visit www.fortlewis.edu and click on “See All Events” to view the complete FLC events calendar.
Saturday
Met Opera in HD: “Der Rosenkavalier,” 10:30 a.m., $20-$23, Vallecito Ro...
DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Community
Senior Calendar
Durango/La Plata Senior Center
2424 Main Ave., 382-6445
Monday
2424 Main Ave., 382-6445
10 a.m. Bridge lesson.
10:15 a.m. Watch Your Step exercise.
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DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Community
Thank You letters
Society thankful for Tacoma History Train
La Plata County Historical Society thanks everyone who participated in the recent Tacoma History Train. The event supported the Animas Museum, which...
DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Community
Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club extends shop hours
Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club, located at 2351 Main Ave., has extended its hours.
The shop is now open:
6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. We...
DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life
And the West is History
100 years ago: William Elard, “one of the patriotic boys who enlisted for service with Uncle Sammy at Cortez,” returned after failing to pass the examinations.
75 years ago...
DATE: May 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History
Chimney Rock National Monument to open for 2017 season
Chimney Rock National Monument, located at 3179 Highway 151 east of Durango, will open for the 2017 season on Monday, May 15.
Guided walking tours will be available at 9:30 a.m., ...
DATE: May 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life
And the West is History
100 years ago: Spring plowing was upon the farmers of Durango. A few mules were left “that didn’t enlist for the war.”
75 years ago: Plans were worked out for the collectio...
DATE: May 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History
Record number of climbers to attempt to scale Everest
KATHMANDU, Nepal – Sherpa guides struggled with high winds and snow Friday to prepare the final route to the top of Mount Everest, with a record number of climbers hoping to reach the summit...
DATE: May 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel
Early Childhood Council offers training sessions
The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County, in collaboration with Southwest Colorado Child Care Resource and Referral, will offer three training sessions at the Early Childhood Council T...
DATE: May 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health
And the West is History
100 years ago: On page 5, some advice of the times: “It is particularly important that a girl should be taught to be always right. She can never be president.”
75 years ago...
DATE: May 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History
