Southwest Life

KDUR Cover Night fundraiser a success

A number of years ago, an old friend critiqued Durango’s music scene, insisting that what happens here musically is subpar…

February 26, 2025

And the West is History: Durango view – ca. 1906

The dirt road in the left corner of this early 20th century photo is now West Park Avenue. A cable…

February 24, 2025

Travel

Was I really here? Wakra Pukará, Peru, 14,100 feet above sea level

The pack horses graze during a break en route to Wakra Pukará. (Courtesy of Janice Jada Griffin) The real voyage…

February 23, 2025

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Art exhibition celebrates ‘persistent genius’ of Native creativity

“Sustained! The Persistent Genius of Indigenous Art,” is a new exhibition at the Denver Art Museum’s Indigenous Arts of North…

February 22, 2025

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How better water systems can help places like Boulder County survive the next firestorm

Water utilities are reckoning with the reality that they must build back better

February 21, 2025

And the West is History: Nettie Turner at air show – ca. 1919

Annette “Nettie” Turner stands in front of a Curtiss JN-4 biplane at an air show likely near her hometown of…

February 17, 2025

Failing schools? Not here! Durango High School is a success story

In the 2023-24 school year, DHS achieved a remarkable graduation rate of 95%, significantly surpassing the state’s average of 84%…

February 14, 2025

Chimney Rock recruiting volunteers

Chimney Rock Interpretive Association is recruiting volunteers for 2025. To learn more about volunteering at Chimney Rock National Monument, there…

February 12, 2025

Councilor Olivier Bosmans to hold office hours

City Councilor Olivier Bosmans will hold Council office hours from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Durango Public Library, 1900…

February 12, 2025

Help celebrate Mary Mullin’s retirement

Mullin Join the Durango Adult Education Center in celebrating Mary Mullin’s inspiring accomplishments, her dedication and her commitment to adult…

February 12, 2025

And the West is History: Animas River near flood stage – ca. 1900

This early 20th-century photo shows the Animas River approaching the flood stage. Graden Flour Mill is visible to the right…

February 10, 2025

Vallecito Ice Fishing Competition to be held

The annual ice fishing competition at Vallecito Reservoir will be held on Feb. 22. Enter via the boat ramp in…

On The Wing Camp offers scholarship

Weminuche Audubon Society, the regional chapter of National Audubon Society based in Pagosa Springs, is offering an opportunity for an…

High Noon Rotary scholarships open

Durango High Noon Rotary’s scholarship applications are now open for the 2024-25 school year for academic, Vo-Tech and paramedic scholarships.…

Conservation Helping Hands applications open

The San Juan Conservation District and Pine River Conservation District are offering a program, “Conservation Helping Hand,” to help landowners…

Mountain Middle School to host exhibition of learning

Eighth grade students from Mountain Middle School will present a public exhibition of aerospace engineering from 8:40 to 9:50 a.m.…

And the West is History: Goodman paint and undertaking businesses – ca. 1918

Frank Goodman opened his Durango paint and wallpaper business in 1880. Eventually, his brother George joined the company. By the…

February 3, 2025

Public Health office will be closed Feb. 5 and 19

La Plata County Public Health will close early at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Feb. 19 for internal staff training. The…

January 31, 2025

Durango Creative District to host open dialogue

The Durango Creative District will host an Open Dialogue to discuss opinions about Durango’s arts and culture, and the DCD…

January 30, 2025

Annual pie auction to be held in Bayfield

The annual Cabin Fever Pie Auction will be held Feb. 22 in Bayfield. (Courtesy) The best bakers in the Pine…

January 30, 2025

Soup for the Soul to be held

Mercy Health Foundation announces the 18th annual Soup for the Soul to raise money for Mercy Hospice. This signature event…

January 30, 2025