Community

Historic ‘Driving Tour’ to be held June 28

The La Plata County Historic Preservation Review Commission will host a day of local history June 28 at the Old…

June 19, 2025

Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show to be held

The Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21 at La Plata…

Youth workshops to be held at Chimney Rock National Monument

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association will hold summer youth workshops, now in their fifth year. The workshops, scheduled for June…

71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show coming soon

The Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club will hold its 71st annual Gem and Mineral Show, July 11 to July…

La Plata County Commissioners go On the Road

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will again hold its On the Road meetings at several locations this…

Nurturing healthy nonprofits and youths

“School’s out for summer” resounds from the lips of students, teachers and parents alike. Children are delighted with less structured…

Bayfield resident graduates from DSU

Alexia Wold of Bayfield graduated from Dickinson State University on May 17 in Dickinson, North Dakota. DSU remains committed to…

Southwest Safehouse celebrates 40th anniversary

Celebrate the legacy of the Southwest Safehouse at 5 p.m. June 27 at Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. There…

12th annual Gardens on Tour to be held

The 12th annual Gardens on Tour will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21. The 2025 Tour…

Durango teacher named semifinalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year

Teri Kopack The Colorado Department of Education announced 22 teachers have been selected as semifinalists for Colorado’s 2026 Teacher of…

Veterans eighth annual free river raft trip and picnic to be held

Mountain Waters Rafting & Adventures, the Durango VFW Post 4031, American Legion and Elks Lodge are sponsoring the eighth annual…

Powerhouse hosts summer concert series

The Powerhouse will hold another summertime community concert series beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1333 Camino del Rio. The…

May 29, 2025

‘Festival of the Arts’ to be held in Pagosa

Pagosa Springs Art Council will hold the second annual free “Festival of the Arts” event from 10 a.m. to 5…

May 28, 2025

Powerhouse offers free admission on June 10

The Powerhouse will celebrate International Day of Play from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 10 at 1333 Camino del…

May 28, 2025

Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show seeks volunteers

Organizing for the 71st annual Gem and Mineral Show is underway and volunteers are needed. The Gem and Mineral Show…

May 21, 2025

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango to meet

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. June 3 via Zoom.…

May 21, 2025

Cancer survivor celebration to be held

In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital and Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado will host the Southwest…

May 21, 2025

Higgins named to SNHU dean’s list

Jamie Higgins of Mancos has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List. The spring terms run…

May 13, 2025

Southwest Colorado eSchool holds graduation

Southwest Colorado eSchool will hold its 2025 spring graduation 4-5 p.m. Thursday at Rotary Park, 1565 West Second Ave. The…

May 13, 2025

Service, potluck to be held on May 15

A special service and potluck will be held 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 15 at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San…

May 8, 2025

League of Women Voters to host annual Legislative Lowdown

The League of Women Voters of La Plata County will host its annual Legislative Lowdown from 2 to 4:30 p.m.…

May 7, 2025