The dirt road in the left corner of this early 20th century photo is now West Park Avenue. A cable suspension footbridge, known as Swinging Bridge, has replaced the bridge…
The pack horses graze during a break en route to Wakra Pukará. (Courtesy of Janice Jada Griffin) The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in…
“Sustained! The Persistent Genius of Indigenous Art,” is a new exhibition at the Denver Art Museum’s Indigenous Arts of North America Galleries. The museum celebrated the opening with a community…
Water utilities are reckoning with the reality that they must build back better
Annette “Nettie” Turner stands in front of a Curtiss JN-4 biplane at an air show likely near her hometown of Ignacio. Born in 1911, Nettie may have kindled a lifelong…
In the 2023-24 school year, DHS achieved a remarkable graduation rate of 95%, significantly surpassing the state’s average of 84% for the same year. (Courtesy) Karla Sluis In a time…
Chimney Rock Interpretive Association is recruiting volunteers for 2025. To learn more about volunteering at Chimney Rock National Monument, there will be a meeting from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb.…
City Councilor Olivier Bosmans will hold Council office hours from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Residents can stop by and have an…
Mullin Join the Durango Adult Education Center in celebrating Mary Mullin’s inspiring accomplishments, her dedication and her commitment to adult education at an Open House from 5 to 7 p.m.…
This early 20th-century photo shows the Animas River approaching the flood stage. Graden Flour Mill is visible to the right along the river’s east bank. Originally called the San Juan…
The annual ice fishing competition at Vallecito Reservoir will be held on Feb. 22. Enter via the boat ramp in the Marina parking lot. Registration is open from 7:30 to…
Weminuche Audubon Society, the regional chapter of National Audubon Society based in Pagosa Springs, is offering an opportunity for an area student between the ages of 15 and 17 to…
Durango High Noon Rotary’s scholarship applications are now open for the 2024-25 school year for academic, Vo-Tech and paramedic scholarships. Students are invited to view the club’s website for details…
The San Juan Conservation District and Pine River Conservation District are offering a program, “Conservation Helping Hand,” to help landowners with property in the Archuleta County and Pine River areas.…
Eighth grade students from Mountain Middle School will present a public exhibition of aerospace engineering from 8:40 to 9:50 a.m. and 10 to 11:10 a.m. Feb. 13 at the school,…
Frank Goodman opened his Durango paint and wallpaper business in 1880. Eventually, his brother George joined the company. By the early 1900s, George and his wife, Ida, were also undertakers.…
La Plata County Public Health will close early at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Feb. 19 for internal staff training. The closure affects all offices located at the Public Health Department’s…
The Durango Creative District will host an Open Dialogue to discuss opinions about Durango’s arts and culture, and the DCD from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at EsoTerra Ciderworks,…
The annual Cabin Fever Pie Auction will be held Feb. 22 in Bayfield. (Courtesy) The best bakers in the Pine River Valley will be auctioning off their delicious pies at…
Mercy Health Foundation announces the 18th annual Soup for the Soul to raise money for Mercy Hospice. This signature event is one that nourishes the body, warms the heart and…
To bolster his chances of gaining the Democratic nomination in the 1960 presidential election, John F. Kennedy flew to Durango to participate in the Colorado State Democratic convention in June…
The Perseids meteor shower seen at Eleven Mile State Park in Colorado. (Colorado Parks & Wildlife) A dozen Colorado state parks are aiming to tamp down light pollution and make…
Colorful lights shine inside inside the walls of ice at Ice Castles, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in North Woodstock, N.H. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) NORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H.…
Miller Middle School students get messy as they eat cupcakes served during the Miller Grand Opening on Jan. 7. The event featured self-guided tour signs, shown at right, that highlighted…
The La Plata County Fair Board is accepting theme ideas for the 2025 La Plata County Fair. Themes should reflect the family and community nature of the fair. People are…
Pueblo native Karl Graham arrived in Durango in 1960. After 20 years in the building trades, he was appointed manager of Plaza Lumber in 1964. Looking for a career change,…
Inside the first wall of Sacsayhuamán's megalithic stone terraces. The construction displays the impeccable fitment that has allowed them to survive around 600 years. (Courtesy of Janice Jada Griffin) Bonifacia,…
Here is the city’s schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday: City administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, Community Development and Engineering, the Police lobby and…
The Produce Safety Collaborative along with Colorado State University Extension, Fort Lewis College, and the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association will be host an online-only Produce Safety Alliance Grower…
The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2024 fall term have been announced, and Shelby Jabour of Mancos has been named to the dean’s list. Graceland University students with a…
