San Juan Mountains Association's Forest Ambassadors Morgan and Kyndall clean out a fire ring along South Mineral Road before the crowds arrive for the season. (Courtesy of John Mashburn) Despite…
Organizing for the 72nd annual Gem and Mineral Show is underway and volunteers are needed. The three-day event will be held July 10 to 12 at the La Plata County…
The Durango High School Class of 1986 invites classmates to celebrate its 40th reunion July 24 to 26. It will be a weekend of reconnecting, reminiscing and making new memories…
All residents and anyone with a connection to Fort Lewis Mesa area of Southwest La Plata County are invited to attend a reunion June 26 and 27 at the Old…
Two fatal shootings made headlines in the Colorado Territory and beyond
Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tai-Chi 10:30 a.m.: Chair Yoga 12:30 p.m.: Cribbage, Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Be Fit Be Able 1:15 p.m.:…
The Fairgrounds was created in 1892 by the Durango Railway & Realty Co. on land purchased from Robert Dwyer. It was conceived as a venue for horse racing and agricultural…
Bernardo de Miera’s revised map of the Domínguez-Escalante expedition, Chihuahua, 1778. A tiny circle topped by a cross marks all of their 90-plus campsites and a thin line their 1,700-mile,…
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland attends a primary election night watch party in Albuquerque. (Jon Austria/Associated Press) Haaland easily clinched the Democratic nomination Tuesday, putting the citizen of Laguna Pueblo…
A hoax published in the Pueblo Chieftain caused a stir well beyond the Colorado Territory
Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tai-Chi 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Chair Yoga 12:30 p.m.: Cribbage, Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: No Name Bridge,…
Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent May 31 – Open Play First: S. Brown/J. Cox Second: W. Voss/V. Hermann Third: P. White/C.L. Lappen Fourth:…
The Lake Durango Water Authority Board is accepting applications for an at-large board member. Applicants must be a resident of La Plata County, and the open seat is for a…
Angelo State University conferred 901 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 891 graduates, including Caleb Lake of Bayfield, during the 2026 spring commencement exercises on May 15 at the Junell Center/Stephens…
Caleb Lake of Bayfield was named to the 2026 spring semester dean’s list at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. To be eligible for the ASU dean’s list, full-time…
The Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation, “Colorado River Interstate Compact,” at 6:30 p.m. June 15 at the Animas Valley Grange Hall, 7271 County Road 203. Steve Wolff, general…
Mt. Allison Grange will host a hamburger fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 13 at the Grange Hall, 2658 County Road 329 in Ignacio. The fundraiser is for…
All retirees and past longtime employees are invited to Fort Lewis College’s 20th Old Timers’ Gathering on June 28. For more information, contact Larry Corman at larry_corman @ hotmail.com.
The workshop, “How to Stay Out of a Nursing Home,” will be held at 1 p.m. June 9 in the window room at Durango-La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.…
The La Plata Quilters guild will meet at 5:30 p.m. June 11 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. A business meeting will be held at 6 p.m.,…
Manna Garden wishes to thank all of the community members who supported the Fourth Annual Manna Garden Plant Sale! We appreciate your enthusiasm in supporting fresh produce and healthy nutrient-dense…
The northern end of Main Avenue was not paved in the early 1950s when this photo was taken. The Joy Cabin is shown at its original site on the northeast…
Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours will host a comprehensive cleanup of the Animas River Trail on June 4 to clear debris and protect local wildlife habitats. A team…
Animas Museum will host “La Plata County, 150 years ago, part II,” at 1 p.m. June 13 at the museum, 3065 West Second Ave., and on Zoom. Two years ago,…
Sand bars develop along the Rio Grande as stretches of the river begin to dry in Albuquerque, N.M., on May 14, 2026. (Susan Montoya Bryan/Associated Press) In a brief order…
Flooding on Cherry Creek and the South Platte River destroyed dozens of buildings and bridges in Denver
Utah State University master’s student Barrett Friesen steers a boat near Glen Canyon Dam on Lake Powell on June 7, 2022, in Page, Ariz. (Brittany Peterson/AP File) To fight off…
Lake Powell sits near record low water levels in Page, Arizona on May 14, 2026. The Colorado River needs new rules before the current guidelines expire later this year. (Alex…
WolfWood Refuge would like to thank the drivers and administration of Red Willow and our neighbors, the Southern Ute tribe, for their kindness and consideration of our rescued animals and…
Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent May 13 – Open Pairs First: W. Rosenberger/S. Brown Second: D. Squires/E. Dorminy Third: C. Bronson/J. Newlin Fourth:…
