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Health Fair returns to Ignacio

Health Fairs by 365 Health, formerly 9Health Fair, are back this spring and residents in and around Ignacio will be…

April 13, 2023

Community

Mesa Verde film to premiere at Fort Lewis College

The Mesa Verde Foundation is hosting a premiere of the film “Footprints of Our Ancestors: Mesa Verde National Park” at…

April 13, 2023

Community

DEA National Drug Take Back Day is April 22

Dispose of unused or expired prescription medications safely during DEA National Drug Take Back Day, hosted by the Durango Police…

April 13, 2023

Community

Eye education talk to be held

InSIGHTS is a public education series dedicated to vision health. A discussion will be held at p.m. Tuesday at the…

April 13, 2023

And the West is History

And the West is History: Military Helicopter and Protest at DHS – 1987

In June 1987, as a way to attract area youngsters to attend a registration event for summer recreational programs, U.S.…

April 7, 2023

Community

Archaeological society is hosting Bruce Bradley

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites the public to a presentation in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest…

April 5, 2023

Community

Fun run fundraiser returns

The Fast and The Curious Fun Run is back. The 5k/10k run starts and ends at Santa Rita Park, 149…

April 5, 2023

Community

Region 9 reports now available for viewing

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado released its 2022 Corporate Annual Report and County Performance Reports. These…

April 5, 2023

Community

Writers conference dates announced

Mesa Verde Writers Conference will take place July 13-16 at Harmony Barn, 45262 Road J.8. in Mancos. The conference will…

April 5, 2023

Community

Grange to host ‘For the Love of Herbs’

The Animas Valley Grange invites the public to attend a talk about herb gardening given by Camilla Potter at 6:30…

April 5, 2023

Community

Learn about the 1920s in Durango

Join the Animas Museum on Zoom at 1 p.m. Saturday for the Second Saturday Seminar Series. Local historians Charles DiFerdinando,…

April 5, 2023

Community

Registration open for half marathon

Registration is now open for the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half Marathon on May 13. The 13.7 mile road and gravel…

April 5, 2023

Community

Spring Resource Fair open to families, students

Durango Education Foundation is offering a Spring Resource Fair for all school families and students. The free event will be…

April 5, 2023

Community

Earth Day Durango announces events

Earth Day Durango is holding Earth Month events throughout April. The events will culminate in the Earth Day parade on…

April 5, 2023

And the West is History

And the West is History: Sleigh Ride Near Breen – ca. 1905

One of a history museum’s chief frustrations is having interesting pictures with no background information. This image is typical of…

March 31, 2023

Southwest Life

U.S. Senate clears measure to undo Biden WOTUS rule on wetlands

Bipartisan group backs a repeal of definition under Clean Water Act

March 31, 2023

Community

Prostate cancer support group to meet online

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 4 online via…

March 29, 2023

Community

Registration open for kindergarten readiness screenings

Durango School District 9-R invites all kindergarten students and families to schedule a free Kindergarten Readiness Screening. The screenings will…

March 29, 2023

Community

Concert series to support Pine River Arts

The Stillhouse Junkies will play a Bayfield barn concert from 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 5 to benefit Pine River…

March 29, 2023

Community

Arts Aprils Fest is coming to Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College presents Arts April Fest, a celebration of the arts, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 8.…

March 29, 2023

Community

Nominations open for grand marshal

The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering is seeking the community’s assistance with the selection of the grand marshal for the 35th…

March 29, 2023

Health

Health fair to be held at La Plata County Fairgrounds

Free, affordable preventive health screenings to be offered

March 27, 2023

And the West is History

And the West is History: D&RGW Washout – ca. 1934

Though technically not a derailment, this washout of Denver & Rio Grande Western tracks proved to be a challenge for…

March 24, 2023

Community

The Adult Education Center is offering two new classes in April

The Durango Adult Education Center, 701 Camino Del Rio, is offering two new community education classes: an intermediate Spanish book…

March 22, 2023