Southwest Life

Treasurer’s office to close on Election Day

Because of enhanced security for Election Day, the La Plata County Treasurer & Public Trustee office at 679 Turner Drive,…

October 10, 2024

All welcome to first Native Traditional Games

Durango School District 9-R will host the first Native Traditional Games on Indigenous Peoples Day, starting at 5:30 p.m. Monday…

October 9, 2024

And the West is History: East Second Avenue business – ca. 1900

Today, if you visit the corner of Seventh Street and East Second Avenue, you will see the Artesanos Design furniture…

October 7, 2024

Library district hosts speaker series

The Southwest La Plata Library District will host a new ongoing speaker series called “Compass Points: Navigating Community Resources.” The…

Title fight to be held in Durango

Professional boxing is coming back to Durango with “Legends on the Animas” at 10 a.m. Oct. 12 at La Plata…

Bayfield yard waste area closure extended

Because of an equipment failure, La Plata County will extend the temporary closure of the yard waste and mulch area…

Bayfield transfer station announces new hours

The Bayfield Transfer Station, 4496 County Road 223, announces new hours for the fall and winter. Effective Monday, the transfer…

Bayfield residents named to dean’s list

Jessica Dunbar and Alycia Cox, both of Bayfield, were named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2024 dean’s list. The…

Summit Church to hold free Fall Festival

Summit Church will host its first free Fall Festival from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the church, 2917…

And the West is History: Bayfield Filling Station – 1933

This Conoco filling station was located at the western end of Mill Street in Bayfield. The two brothers pictured from…

September 30, 2024

Southwest Life

Emerald Ash Borer beetles discovered in Lakewood ash trees

An adult emerald ash borer, an invasive species that is threatening Colorado trees. (Courtesy Dan West, Colorado State Forest Service)…

September 27, 2024

Southwest Life

Wild horse helicopter roundup in western Colorado ends with 140 horses captured

Two mustangs were euthanized because of pre-existing leg injuries and a mare broke her leg while being herded

September 27, 2024

Peace vigil and rally for Gaza held weekly

A weekly peace vigil and rally in solidarity with occupied Palestine and against both Islamophobia and antisemitism will be held…

September 27, 2024

And the West is History: Fiesta Parade at Main Avenue and Seventh Street – 1959

Mark Twain said, “Man is the only animal that blushes – or needs to.” If this horse were a person,…

September 23, 2024

Travel

Americans can now renew passports online and bypass cumbersome paper applications

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused…

September 22, 2024

Bayfield yard waste area closed temporarily

La Plata County temporarily closed the yard waste and mulch area at the Bayfield Convenience Center through Oct. 2. The…

Vision workshop to be held

A free resource and training workshop for low vision and blind people of all ages, their families and friends will…

ELHI to host Harvest Festival Car Show

ELHI is hosting its first Harvest Festival Car Show at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 at ELHI Community Center, 115 Ute…

Columnists

Heritage and home: Durango School District opens doors to diversity

Karla Sluis It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we celebrate the rich culture, history and contributions…

And the West is History: ‘A Ticket to Tomahawk’ cast and crew in Silverton – 1949

In August 1949, 20th Century Fox came to Durango and Silverton to film the big-budget movie, “A Ticket to Tomahawk.”…

September 16, 2024

Travel

Wakra pukará – Every day is a universe

Stone walls still stand stepping the gradient at Llank’epata Incan archaeological site. (Courtesy of Janice Jada Griffin) Edward Rimachi Yanqui…

September 14, 2024

Library hosts ‘Local stories: A Ute family history you didn’t know’

The community is invited to hear the rich stories of longtime Ignacio resident Johnny Taylor Valdez’s family’s deep roots in…

September 11, 2024