Southwest Life

Grange to host presentation about area’s history

The Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation by Ruth E. Lambert, a local archaeologist and historian, at 6:30 p.m.…

July 4, 2026

Western governors establish multistate task force to update the region’s transmission lines

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham: ‘We cannot move enough electricity under the current national system’

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…

Durango resident named to Clark University’s spring dean’s list

Cass B. Hayden of Durango was named to second honors on the Clark University dean’s list. This selection marks outstanding…

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…

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…

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent June 12 – Sectional Tournament First: W. Rosenberger/W.…

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,…

And the West is History

And the West is History: Malone Iron Works – ca. 1892

Located adjacent to the railroad roundhouse at Main Avenue and Fourth Street, Malone Iron Works was an important early provider…

June 29, 2026

Don’t 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…

June 26, 2026

As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored

New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland, right, and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland, left, listen to April Hiosik…

June 25, 2026

What a reporter found when uncovering why federal agents allowed a deadly drug to hit the streets

Pills containing fentanyl, which were seized the the DEA in New Mexico, sit in a bin April 28, 2025. (DEA…

June 25, 2026

As the divisive 1876 election loomed, the Colorado Territory readied a Centennial display of unity

Colorado papers weighed in with partisan commentary as the presidential campaign began in earnest

June 25, 2026

Local students named to University of Alabama’s dean’s list

Hannah Highsmith of Durango and Olivia Hodges of Pagosa Springs were named to the University of Alabama Spring 2026 dean’s…

June 24, 2026

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…

June 24, 2026

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.…

June 24, 2026

And the West is History

And the West is History: View across ‘D’ Street – ca. 1895

When the city of Durango was first platted in 1880, the streets running south to north were designated by numbers.…

June 22, 2026

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,…

June 18, 2026

Boulder bet $34 million to land Sundance. High lodging prices are raising concerns

Some homes are listed for more than $5,000 a night

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent June 5 – Open Pairs First: D. Squires/E.…

An endangered fish needed saving. The feds, high schoolers and a baseball team stepped in

Palisade High School students meet at Palisade's Riverbend Park for a razorback sucker release on May 1, 2026. (Courtesy of…

John Aaland of Durango named to BVU’s Spring 2026 dean’s list

John Aaland was named to Buena Vista University’s Spring 2026 dean’s list. Aaland was among more than 520 students named…