Community https://www.durangoherald.com/section/southwest-life-2-community/feed/ Stay informed with the latest breaking news, local stories, sports, business, weather, and community events from Durango, Southwest Colorado, and the Four Corners region. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:41:19 -0600 en-us 30 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/durango-public-library-hosts-everyday-law-program/ Durango Public Library will host California Superior Court Judge Tam Nomoto Schumann from 6 to 7 p.m. July 14 at the library, 1900 East Third Ave. Schumann will provide an engaging and accessible overview of legal issues that affect everyone.... Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:35:49 -0600 473B8AFB-9D22-4C17-999C-AE72EBBD3DC4 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/wolfwood-refuge-to-hold-community-outreach-event-at-vallecito-campground/ Wolfwood Refuge invites the public to a special community event 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 18 at the 5 Branches Campground at Vallecito Lake, 4677 County Road 501A in Bayfield. Attendees will have the chance to engage with representatives,... Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:36:05 -0600 F0FFA950-8DFE-4448-A7AE-E29BBEABAA93 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/grange-to-host-presentation-about-areas-history/ The Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation by Ruth E. Lambert, a local archaeologist and historian, at 6:30 p.m. July 20 at the Animas Valley Grange Hall, 7271 County Road 203. Lambert will give a photo presentation, “Looking Back... Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:27:07 -0600 AA0E6AC5-379C-41D1-BFE0-BFE48DD1BFE9 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/grange-to-host-presentation-about-areas-history/ The Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation by Ruth E. Lambert, a local archaeologist and historian, at 6:30 p.m. July 20 at the Animas Valley Grange Hall, 7271 County Road 203. Lambert will give a photo presentation, “Looking Back... Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:27:07 -0600 AA0E6AC5-379C-41D1-BFE0-BFE48DD1BFE9 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/72nd-annual-four-corners-gem-and-mineral-show-to-be-held/ The Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club is proud to announce the 72nd annual Gem and Mineral Show, which will be held July 10 to 12 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds and Events Center, 2500 Main Ave. Hours are... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:51:04 -0600 4AAB67D2-606D-41A4-BE9B-5F1114AEF7E2 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/durango-resident-named-to-clark-universitys-spring-deans-list/ Cass B. Hayden of Durango was named to second honors on the Clark University dean’s list. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2026 semester. Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:43:48 -0600 49CCB20A-327B-4EF4-AEA6-FC538E850556 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/hillcrest-golf-club-a-sparkling-gem-for-durango/ Dear Editor, As a person who has been involved in the Colorado golf industry for 50 years as well as an avid golfer, I want to congratulate Michael McCloskey and Brett Wolf and their talented team at Hillcrest Golf Course... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:40:12 -0600 DE5390B9-0494-48A8-832E-C24E5FE3EC49 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/animas-museum-hosts-virtual-walk-up-main-ave/ The third installment of Animas Museum’s virtual walk up Main Avenue with local historians Ed Horvat and Charles DiFerdinando will be held at 1p.m. July 11. The program will start (virtually) at 10th Street where the Great Fire of July... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:35:58 -0600 D30DA4FF-08A0-4442-BDF5-0139104FB84B https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/bridge-scores-74/ Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent June 12 – Sectional Tournament First: W. Rosenberger/W. Caplan Second: M. White/S. Caplan Third: C. Bronson/J. Newlin Fourth: C.L. Lappen/D. Sher June 12 – Unsanctioned First: M. Nicholson/S.... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:33:37 -0600 34CBF8A5-5AFF-4B6D-8981-22FEEC344835 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/senior-cal-070326/ 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.: Bingo Tuesday 8:30 a.m.: Dan’s Computer Help Desk 9:30 a.m.:... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:27:29 -0600 77128407-8800-4750-9FA1-92F3D75FAB26 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/dont-delay-new-deadline-for-energy-rebates/ Erika Brown Wow! You all really showed up. Thank you to everyone who packed the room at La Plata Electric Association for the HEAR Rebate Open House a few weeks ago. There’s a lot of money on the table, and... Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:14:55 -0600 06B82605-AC90-4A6E-9CDC-F69BD908AB8A https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/local-students-named-to-university-of-alabamas-deans-list/ Hannah Highsmith of Durango and Olivia Hodges of Pagosa Springs were named to the University of Alabama Spring 2026 dean’s list. Students with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) were named to the list. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:41:23 -0600 4E561A35-D1C7-4906-B715-2FB2D0E5EA67 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/students-invited-to-take-postcard-challenge/ The city of Durango Historic Preservation Board and the La Plata County Historic Preservation Commission, in partnership with the Animas Museum, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, Pine River Valley Heritage Society, Bayfield Museum and Heritage Society, and... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:35:13 -0600 C996DCC9-CAB6-4964-9DAC-67FBD888C149 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/july-library-calendar/ Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Announcements June 1-Aug. 15: Summer Reading Program: Dig Into Reading! continues. July 3-July 4: Library closed for Fourth of July holiday. Weekly Events for Youths Mondays, 2-4:30 p.m.: Lego Club. Ages... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:26:26 -0600 F433CFBF-6A47-4A40-94BC-755BA361E74C https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/senior-cal-061926/ 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.: No Name Bridge, Be Fit Be Able 1:15 p.m.: Bingo Tuesday 8:30 a.m.: Dan’s Computer Help... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0600 07559D59-1613-4BBC-BB15-BC7F3A9D3ED9 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/bridge-scores-73/ Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent June 5 – Open Pairs First: D. Squires/E. Dorminy Second: S. Brown/C. Campbell Third: D. Tavarez/J. Hurley Fourth: K. Davis/J. Walter June 5 – Unsanctioned First: L. Pendorf/J.... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:47:05 -0600 B1AB0E35-BDD6-4F69-8552-0D289AF129CB https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/john-aaland-of-durango-named-to-bvus-spring-2026-deans-list/ John Aaland was named to Buena Vista University’s Spring 2026 dean’s list. Aaland was among more than 520 students named to the dean’s list this semester. The dean’s list recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:26:40 -0600 949A5E38-6EFB-4D97-A26B-27C502AA79E9 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/county-commissioners-host-on-the-road-meetings-this-summer/ The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold its “On the Road” public meeting series at several locations in La Plata County this summer. The meetings, which are open to all county residents, provide an opportunity for informal... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:21:40 -0600 3BAA9986-99BF-4003-8AB9-3624704F972D https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/durangoan-named-to-ut-tyler-honor-roll/ Durangoan Carter Neiman, a student in the Soules College of Business at the University of Texas at Tyler was named to the spring 2026 President’s Honor Roll. To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, a student must have completed, in... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:14:38 -0600 EF8848EE-1C26-4EE1-9436-7BEB1BC2DAC2 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/kimberly-caldwell-graduates-from-graceland-university/ Graceland University has announced the Spring 2026 graduation list. Graduates from around the country and the world have been recognized for earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from Graceland University between December 2025 and April 2026. Kimberly Caldwell of Durango graduated... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:09:43 -0600 993E2B10-516E-40B0-A20C-EE30A29E6F60 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/solymar-cosio-earns-scholarship/ Durango’s Court St. Anthony No. 1248 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas announces that Solymar Cosio is the recipient of its $1,000 scholarship for 2026. Cosio is a resident of Ignacio and attends St. Ignatius Catholic Church when she... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:05:56 -0600 0306063C-028C-4749-B564-505CAEB32CF7 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/volunteers-sought-for-four-corners-gem-and-mineral-show/ 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 Fairgrounds and Events Center, 2500 Main Ave. This event relies... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:17:02 -0600 EC6243B2-7329-4CB5-9321-F08F6051DC30 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/durango-high-school-class-of-1986-to-hold-40th-reunion/ 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 with old friends. A variety of fun activities are planned... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:10:03 -0600 56E4BAC2-3048-4C63-BDE8-653D4102CB4F https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/fort-lewis-mesa-reunion-to-be-held/ 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 Fort Lewis Library, 18683 Highway 140 in Hesperus. June 26... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:04:23 -0600 B55F4D92-4E33-494B-A62A-27A11F097A58 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/senior-cal-061226/ 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.: Bingo Tuesday 8:30 a.m.: Dan’s Computer Help Desk 9:30 a.m.:... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:14:47 -0600 A1047392-538A-4F5B-B47E-F64A2FC125E6 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/senior-cal-060526/ 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, Be Fit Be Able 1:15 p.m.: Bingo Tuesday 8:30 a.m.:... Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0600 64216E36-9D96-4169-8C38-84AE3A894B84 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/bridge-scores-72/ 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: W. Schultz/L. Odette June 2 – Open Play First: C.L.... Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:45:22 -0600 559A774E-423A-4DDE-8E20-22240346B0B1 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/lake-durango-water-authority-seeks-board-member-2/ 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 resident who is not a customer of the Lake Durango... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:46:49 -0600 FBAA3A5F-4E64-4C41-B850-CE5652093A1E https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/local-students-graduates-from-angelo-state-university/ 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 Arena in San Angelo, Texas. Lake earned a Bachelor of... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:41:49 -0600 96BC9E0A-8479-4AE9-A9F0-65561197BA48 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-life/local-student-named-to-angelo-state-deans-list/ 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 undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade-point average... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:39:25 -0600 FBEB6192-BBDA-4C27-80BE-A015555E3694