Southwest Life

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…

June 17, 2026

Community

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…

June 17, 2026

Community

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…

June 17, 2026

Community

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…

June 17, 2026

Community

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…

June 17, 2026

And the West is History

And the West is History: Horseshoe Club – ca. 1906

Andy Chitwood, a pioneer of Animas City and Durango, ran the Horseshoe Club at 969 Main Ave. on the town’s…

June 15, 2026

Stewards of the Land

Navigating the new reality of longer recreational seasons with summer is on the horizon

San Juan Mountains Association's Forest Ambassadors Morgan and Kyndall clean out a fire ring along South Mineral Road before the…

June 12, 2026

Community

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…

June 10, 2026

Community

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…

June 10, 2026

Community

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…

June 10, 2026

Southwest Life

Colorado in 1876 wasn’t immune from the Wild West’s plague of deadly gun violence

Two fatal shootings made headlines in the Colorado Territory and beyond

June 10, 2026

Community

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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 10, 2026

And the West is History

And the West is History: Rodeo at Fairgrounds – ca. 1911

The Fairgrounds was created in 1892 by the Durango Railway & Realty Co. on land purchased from Robert Dwyer. It…

June 8, 2026

Southwest Life

Bernardo de Miera y Pacheco: The unruly cartographer of the Southwest

Bernardo de Miera’s revised map of the Domínguez-Escalante expedition, Chihuahua, 1778. A tiny circle topped by a cross marks all…

June 5, 2026

New Mexico

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland attends a primary election night watch party in Albuquerque. (Jon Austria/Associated Press) Haaland easily clinched…

June 5, 2026

Southwest Life

A tall tale about a deadly rat attack atop Pikes Peak spread around the world in 1876

A hoax published in the Pueblo Chieftain caused a stir well beyond the Colorado Territory

June 5, 2026

Community

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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…

June 5, 2026

Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent May 31 – Open Play First: S. Brown/J.…

June 4, 2026

Community

Lake Durango Water Authority seeks board member

The Lake Durango Water Authority Board is accepting applications for an at-large board member. Applicants must be a resident of…

June 3, 2026

Community

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…

June 3, 2026

Community

Local student named to Angelo State dean’s list

Caleb Lake of Bayfield was named to the 2026 spring semester dean’s list at Angelo State University in San Angelo,…

June 3, 2026

Community

Animas Valley Grange to host presentation

The Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation, “Colorado River Interstate Compact,” at 6:30 p.m. June 15 at the Animas…

June 3, 2026

Community

Mt. Allison Grange to host hamburger fundraiser

Mt. Allison Grange will host a hamburger fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 13 at the Grange Hall,…

June 3, 2026

Community

Fort Lewis College to hold Old Timers’ Gathering

All retirees and past longtime employees are invited to Fort Lewis College’s 20th Old Timers’ Gathering on June 28. For…

June 3, 2026