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August 16, 2024

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Durango Natural Foods Co-Op celebrates 50th anniversary with Harvest Festival

Durango Natural Foods Co-op will celebrate its 50th year in business with a Harvest Festival, which will be held from…

August 16, 2024

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4CORE to host Green Businesses 101 Lunch & Learn

4CORE will host “Green Businesses 101“ at 11 a.m. Aug. 27 at Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave. This Lunch &…

August 16, 2024

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Pine River Library hosts Hawaiian hula demonstration

Pine River Library will host a Hawaiian hula demonstration with local Durango group, Ka Pa Hula I Na Mauna from…

August 16, 2024

And the West is History

And the West is History: Durango downtown street scene – 1881

This photograph, taken by R.B. Collins, shows contractors digging a cistern to store water for the fire department at the…

August 12, 2024

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15th annual Tour de Farms to be held Aug. 24

The 15th annual Tour de Farms will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 24. The ride includes…

August 9, 2024

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DMV asks public to donate stuffed animals for children in times of need

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles invites Coloradans to donate new stuffed animals through Sept. 4 at 24 driver’s license…

August 9, 2024

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Thank you, sponsors of Rotary All-American 4th of July Breakfast

The Rotary Clubs of Durango: Daybreak and Evening are so grateful for the wonderful turnout of breakfast customers and for…

August 8, 2024

And the West is History

And the West is History: Stein Mercantile Co. – ca. 1908

Morris Stein came to Durango in the mid-1880s with experience selling gentlemen’s clothing. At first, he worked for the Lazarus-Rapp…

August 5, 2024

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Raft for Hope returns to Animas River

Raft for Hope, an annual fundraiser organized by Summit Church and Mild to Wild to raise awareness and money for…

August 2, 2024

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Hesperus resident graduates from University of Tampa

Ivey Hermesman of Hesperus graduated from the University of Tampa. Hermesman received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN. The…

July 26, 2024

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Botanic Gardens’ Bulb Sale to be held online

The Durango Botanic Gardens’ 13th annual Bulb Sale will once again be conducted online. The Bulb Sale preview is open…

July 26, 2024

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Groundbreaking set for senior living, memory care community

A groundbreaking for Mesa Verde Senior Living and Memory Care Community, a new 124-apartment senior living community to be constructed…

July 26, 2024

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And the West is History: Kellenberger Liquor Wagon advertising card – ca. 1900

Swiss immigrant John Kellenberger opened his saloon and retail liquor business in 1892, about 10 years after Durango was founded.…

July 22, 2024

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And the West is History: Bayfield Fourth of July Parade float – ca. 1911

The Bayfield school, seen in the background, became known through the years as the “Old Yellow School.” Construction started in…

July 22, 2024

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Green Drinks to be held Thursday

Green Drinks will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. The presenting organizations will…

July 19, 2024

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Talk about long hauler COVID-19 to be held

A talk, “New hope for long hauler COVID sufferers,” will be held at 7 a.m. Wednesday at La Plata County…

July 18, 2024

And the West is History

And the West is History: Downtown 700 block fire – 1948

Thought at the time to be a bigger economic disaster than the great Durango fire of 1889, the February 1948…

July 15, 2024

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Vintage Bicycle Swap to be held July 20

The inaugural Durango Vintage Bicycle Swap will be held beginning at 8 a.m. July 20 at Rotary Park, 1565 East…

July 10, 2024

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Pine River Library hosts outdoor movie

Pine River Library will host a free outdoor showing of the 2023 film “Wonka” starting around sunset July 19. Bring…

July 10, 2024

And the West is History

And the West is History: Grandstand demolition – 2000

Twenty-four years ago, the Works Progress Administration-built grandstands at the La Plata County Fairgrounds were demolished. Built in 1937 during…

July 8, 2024

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Back Country Horsemen to host presentation

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will sponsor “Hoof Biomechanics and Orthotics for Performance and Longevity” at 3 p.m. July 27…

July 6, 2024

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Animas Valley Grange to host talk by Eva Montane

The Animas Valley Grange will host “Simple steps to maximize the benefits of rain in your home landscape,” by Eva…

July 3, 2024

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Animas Museum to host author talk, book-signing

Ed Horvat, the author of “Images of America: La Plata County,” will speak about his new book containing more than…

July 3, 2024