A banner for the prediction market platform Kalshi hangs from a building in Washington, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Allison Robbert/Associated Press) U.S. District Judge Michael Liburdi’s ruling means a Monday…
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 1408 announces that applications for its annual $1,500 scholarship are being accepted until June 15. Applications for this college or technical/vocational school scholarship will…
Durango High School students will host a community game night focused on drought resilience from 6 to 8 p.m. April 23 at the Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. The event…
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.
Florida Grange Hall will host a free community pancake breakfast 8 to 10 a.m. April 25 at the Grange Hall, 656 Highway 172. Homemade pancakes, farm fresh scrambled eggs, sausage,…
The League of Women Voters of La Plata County is sponsoring a program titled “Voting is Your Superpower” at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.…
This is how the “new” bridge over the Animas River appeared after 1906. The houses shown are located along West Park Avenue and still exist today. Note the trolley car…
Snow surveyors, hydrologist, Maureen Gutsch, left, and Clinton Whitten weigh a snow sample Monday, March 30, 2026, in Kremmling, Colo. (Brittany Peterson/Associated Press) Even more troubling, mountain snow accumulations peaked…
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 March 27 – Unsanctioned North-South First: M. Paine/E. Bacca Second: L. Ellison/M. Nicholson East-West First: R. Bitner/P. Hemphill…
Looking for a costume for the Earth Day Parade? Seed Studio and the Durango High School Green Team will host a free hands-on mask-making workshop 9 a.m. to noon Saturday…
The 2026 adaptive golf season will begin at 9 a.m. May 7 at Hillcrest Golf Club, 2300 Rim Drive. Signup to golf or volunteer. Programming is free for all golfers,…
In 1917, at the San Juan Basin Inter-school track meet at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, Durango team captain Justin Barnett was the race favorite. Barnett, seen at right in…
Court St. Anthony No. 1248 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas announces that application forms for its 2026 scholarship are available at the entrances to the Catholic Churches in…
Durango Public Library will host “What Does a Quality HOA Look Like?” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 14 at the library, 1900 East Third Ave. This in-person, HOA Homeowner…
Dr. Andrew Gulliford will present a talk about “Public Lands Patriotism: 150 Years of Colorado’s Federal Public Lands” at 1 p.m. April 25 at Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave.,…
150 years ago this week, spring planting season began with warnings about the return of Rocky Mountain locusts
Grand Junction's new baseball team is the Razorback Suckers. (Courtesy of the Pecos League) Long before the Grand Junction Razorback Suckers were spawned, the city was home to the Grand…
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.:…
Jeff Sambur will tell the true story of his parents’ escape from Europe during the Holocaust years at a presentation at 4-6 p.m. April 12 at Congregation Har Shalom. 2537…
Join fellow history buffs for a special fundraising trip on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, benefiting the Animas Museum and the Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable. The train will…
The next program of the Animas Valley Grange will be a tour of the Orchard Hub in Dolores 10 a.m. to noon April 11. The Orchard Hub is a 36-acre…
The Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation on “How to Build a Bluebird House” at 6:30 p.m. April 20 at the Animas Valley Grange Hall, 7271 County Road 203.…
The Colorado Black Equity Study team is hosting a community listening session at noon April 11 at Skyhawk Station, Room 118, at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Durango residents…
Eleanor Bonds, seated center, celebrated her 100th birthday on Feb. 27. (Courtesy) Happy Birthday to Eleanor Bonds, who celebrated 100 years on Feb. 27, 2026. A gathering of her four…
Tourists visit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on November 1, 2022. Visits to national parks dipped slightly in 2025 compared to the record set the year before. (Alex…
Sen. Hickenlooper says measure to require price transparency will help balance market
The BLM’s Colorado River Valley Field Office is considering opening more than 220 miles of trails to e-bikes in Eagle, Garfield and Pitkin counties
This is how Durango High School appeared shortly after its construction in 1916. Located at 201 E. 12th St., most of the surrounding property was still empty at the time.…
The Durango Education Foundation 2026 Spring Resource Fair will be held 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The event will feature more…
