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Photo: Rio Grande Southern Excursion – 1951
And the West is History

Photo: Rio Grande Southern Excursion – 1951

June 15, 2020

On Sept. 2, 1951, the Rio Grande Southern railroad hosted 129 members of the Rocky Mountain Railroad Club for a special excursion train from Ridgway to Lizard Head Pass and…

Virtual winery tours are bringing wine country to you
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Virtual winery tours are bringing wine country to you

June 14, 2020

Geoffrey Curley photographs bottles at Alexander Valley Vineyards for use in a virtual tour of the winery in May.Courtesy of Gina McLeod/Geoffrey M. Curley + Associates “I honestly thought there…

Soil disturbances give noxious weeds a chance to take root
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Soil disturbances give noxious weeds a chance to take root

June 12, 2020

Russian knapweed growing through asphalt. Displacing soil and removing native vegetation can give noxious weeds an opportunity to become established.Courtesy of Ben Bain Many people don’t really notice their weeds…

Womenade grateful to donors
Community

Womenade grateful to donors

June 12, 2020

The Women’s Resource Center continues to provide our community with assistance on many levels. Thanks to them, they have adapted the application process for women seeking the one-time grants through…

Durango Rotary club to host virtual meeting
Community

Durango Rotary club to host virtual meeting

June 12, 2020

Wallach specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, providing nonsurgical treatment of spine, muscle, nerve and joint problems. He will speak about back pain, safe and unsafe exercises and preventing loss…

New relief funding available for farmers hit by COVID
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New relief funding available for farmers hit by COVID

June 11, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has upended the livelihoods of many farmers, ranchers and others in the Colorado food system. The closures of restaurants, schools and other outlets that buy directly from…

Photo: Electra Lake big fish
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Photo: Electra Lake big fish

June 8, 2020

This picture shows Judge William Norton Searcy sitting on the shore of Electra Lake. Based on two notes accompanying this picture, the year was either 1910 and the fish weighed…

Karen Sheek elected president of state league
Community

Karen Sheek elected president of state league

June 5, 2020

For almost 20 years, she and her business partner operated Seas’nings Catering, providing off-site catering services. Chosen to fill a vacated council seat in 2011, Sheek served on Cortez City…

San Ignacio Fiesta canceled
Community

San Ignacio Fiesta canceled

June 5, 2020

The committee agreed canceling the event was in the best interest of the community and festival supporters. This year would have marked the 120th year of celebrating the community. All…

Powerhouse reopens Monday with Camp Discovery
Community

Powerhouse reopens Monday with Camp Discovery

June 5, 2020

Class will be held with smaller-sized camp groups engaged in STEM activities. Camps are for youths ages 5 to 18. Powerhouse will promote a safer environment with new outdoor learning…

La Plata County Humane Society receives grant
Community

La Plata County Humane Society receives grant

June 5, 2020

The Petco Foundation investment will help to provide veterinary care, such as spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations and microchipping. The grant is part of the Petco Foundation’s Pledge to Save Pet Lives…

Durango Nature Center to host clean up
Community

Durango Nature Center to host clean up

June 5, 2020

Volunteers are invited to get out outdoors, volunteer and participate in some self-guided stewardship of the Nature Center. Volunteers may sign up for a time slot with their quarantine group…

Photo: Durango Firehouse scene – 1905
And the West is History

Photo: Durango Firehouse scene – 1905

June 4, 2020

The fire service was a little different 115 years ago. In this picture, taken inside the firehouse at 134 E. 10th St., the firemen relax between calls. From left to…