This photo documents the last stock-hauling run of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad through Mancos in March 1951. The railroad had struggled almost from the time it was constructed. It…
This picture shows WR Rowland filming boys on horseback in 1923. Based on a letter that accompanied this photo, the filming apparently took place at the Teelawuket Ranch either near…
Legendary singer-songwriter John Prine played at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College in 2004. Prine died Tuesday at age 73 from complications from the coronavirus, his family said.Jerry…
Rachel Lodwick has encouraged her elementary art class to continue creating with what they have at home while working online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A deer is silhouetted in the rising super moon Tuesday evening on Florida Mesa, south of Durango and east of U.S. Highway 550.Courtesy of Dan Bender
The European Hotel had its grand opening ball on Dec. 21, 1880. Durango’s first newspaper reported that all the “elite” of Durango attended. Unfortunately for the European’s builders, in their…
Caution tape circles the Santa Rita Park playground Thursday in Durango to prevent people from congregating on the equipment. City officials have closed all playgrounds and picnic shelters to prevent…
The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad was still a year away, but the town of Durango was already springing to life in anticipation of its arrival, as shown in this…
Anna Wright sits on her porch Thursday evening enjoying a virtual happy hour with friends through Skype, who are also sheltering in place. This week, Gov. Jared Polis issued a…
Eli Hoge and Morgan Ferrarese skate down the Animas River Trail on Thursday with Ferrarese’s dog, Ophelia, to get some exercise and sunshine. According to the statewide stay-at-home order by…
Logan Owen and Bry Schleeter with Pet Haus carry out pet food to Tom Williamson on Tuesday. The business has temporally closed indoor access to the public because of the…
A winter storm moved through the area on the first day of sping Thursday leaving several inches of snow in the Animas Valley and more than a foot of snow…
In June 1960, the Colorado Democratic Party held its state convention in Durango. Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy attended the state meeting, and a substantial majority of the Colorado delegates…
The Durango community showed their love during the memoriall for the professional cyclist Benjamin Sonntag on Saturday.
Cutter Hudson, 12, and Realiegh White, 7, ride in their “Peace Love and Snow” VW bus as they compete in the Cardboard Derby on Saturday at Purgatory Resort. About 20…
Purgatory Resort hosted their annual Cordboard Derby on Sartuday on the Tubing Hill.
Look closely at this picture taken about 66 years ago. The train still ran from Durango to Alamosa, as well as to Farmington. The bridge in the picture still exists…
Ignacio boys and girls basketball teams win their championship games against Mancos and Rocky Ford High Schools.
Golfers knock the winter rust off their swings Friday at Hillcrest Golf Club. Practice areas are now open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the club plans a full…
Benjamin Sonntag moved to Durango to attend Fort Lewis College and compete for the Skyhawks' cycling program. He would go on to spend 15 years calling Durango home while he…
