La Plata County Humane Society will again host Adopt-a-Thon, a pet adoption event, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 3 and 4 at the Humane Society, 1111 South Camino…
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031 will host a number of events to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day weekend. Buddy Poppies will be on sale at Nature’s Oasis,…
Raffle tickets are on sale now through June 21 for Community Connections’ Summer Raffle. Raffle ticket buyers are entered for a chance to win one of five Southwest Getaway Packages.…
Bustang Outrider is adding Bayfield to its Durango-Grand Junction route. Outrider’s new stop is at the Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive. The bus leaves Bayfield daily at 6:10…
Compañeros Immigrant Resource Center will welcome 9Health 365 for a community health fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Available…
Southwest Colorado Bar Association has awarded three scholarships to college-bound seniors: Nicholas Slead of Pagosa High School, Kourtney Shurman of Ignacio High School and Belen Roof of Silverton High School.
The South Platte River flows on April 28 in Fort Morgan. As climate change-fueled megadrought edges eastward, Nebraska wants to divert water in Colorado by invoking an obscure, 99-year-old compact…
Travelers roll their luggage at a baggage claim area at Los Angeles International Airport on April 25. Traveling with kids is expensive – and hard. You need to budget for…
When the name “Gold King” is mentioned, most people immediately think of the Gold King Mine near Silverton. This is likely because of the infamous toxic wastewater spill from that…
Grace Holst headed to George Washington University in the fall
Dear Citizens and Supporters, Thank you! For helping to get the word out about our petition effort, for signing, for tabling, for walking neighborhoods and talking to residents and business…
Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10 a.m.: Pound Class 10:30 a.m.: Computer Class, Watch Your Step (Marvel Methodist Church) 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.:…
Pueblo Community College Southwest will recognize 196 graduates at its 2022 commencement. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Montezuma-Cortez High School auditorium. Students from the Mancos/Cortez…
Philanthropic Education Organization Colorado Chapter CS recently awarded its Dorothy Gore Scholarship to Animas High School student Alaina Wray. She will receive $1,500 in scholarship money for outstanding academic achievement…
Garden Club of Durango will host its annual plant sale from 9 to 10:30 a.m. May 21, rain or shine, at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Early attendees…
Durango’s grilling competition, “Men Who Grill,” returns from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 11 at Buckley Park. This family-friendly event features all-you-can-eat grilled creations, live music, kid activities and…
Pine River Library will host “Ocean of Possibilities,” the ocean-themed summer learning program in June and July. The two-month program will feature live animal visits, weekly programs for all ages…
Pine River Library will host a babysitter training course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 26 and 27. The two-day course trains teens on basic child care, nutrition and…
Pine River Library will be hosting a beginner conga class from 6 to 7 p.m. May 25 in the library park. The class will cover hand techniques, basic patterns and…
La Plata County Humane Society is holding its annual Baby Shower from May 16 to 23. The Baby Shower benefits the foster program and provides supplies needed to care for…
Durango High School will hold an in-person graduation ceremony from 6-7:30 p.m. May 27 at the DHS Stadium. The event is open to the public and there are no tickets…
Within a year of its organization, the new town of Durango had a hospital. Opened in part of a building that also housed St. Joseph’s Convent and St. Mary’s Girls…
Thank you to the Durango community, family, and friends, for the love and support during our first year without our beloved son, brother, father and friend – Cory Steven Ireland,…
Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Sunday Junior Recital: Iz Tenorio, Percussion, 3-4 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall,…
Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10 a.m.: Pound Class 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Watch Your Step (Marvel Methodist Church) 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1…
La Plata County Quilters Guild will host a presentation about the Camden Bag by Lisa Laughlin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday (May 12) at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Laughlin will…
Manna is seeking a garden volunteer coordinator. This part-time volunteer position works two to six hours a week with the support of the Garden Program manager. Responsibilities include: Determine volunteer…
Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. May 19 at Florida Grange, 656 Highway 172. Janet Jones will discuss and answer questions about her…
La Plata County Historic Review and Preservation will host its historic driving tour from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 10 virtually at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92804786501#success. Stops on the tour include the Animas…
Charlie Landsman, La Plata County coordinator for Wildfire Adapted Partnership, will talk about wildfire home preparedness from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Pine River Library. Landsman will cover topics…
