History - The Durango Herald

And the West is History: Comanche Peacemaker - 1977

DATE: Sep 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Colorado begins review of former Indian boarding school in Hesperus

‘We just need to keep teaching and talking about it so that this never happens again,’ said state Rep. Barbara McLachlan

DATE: Sep 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

History Colorado to investigate abuses at Fort Lewis College Indian boarding school

Program seeks to learn about ‘victimization of families of youth forced to attend’

DATE: Aug 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Southwest Colorado a playground for research scientists

Landscape diversity invites study of desert groundwater, alpine permafrost and prehistoric wildfires

DATE: Jul 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

La Plata County silences hourly chime on Courthouse clock tower

Annual noise complaints lead to seasonal experiment

DATE: Jul 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

20 years later: Missionary Ridge Fire torched homes, devastated lives and taught us lessons

As Durango looks back on the historic blaze, those who were there recall conditions similar to today

DATE: Jun 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center

San Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango students qualify for finals after state National History Day contest

Projects were themed around debate and diplomacy

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

And the West is History: Ed Horvat shines a light on history once a week

Ed Horvat grew up a couple of blocks from the Animas Museum at West Second Avenue and 31st Street, where his nearby grandparents lived in a house he says was constructed by Violet Smith from...

DATE: Apr 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Maps of Indigenous dwellings now on view at Canyons of the Ancients museum

15-year-long project produces detailed digital drawings

DATE: Feb 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Patriotism then and now: College students reflect on Pearl Harbor anniversary

History class discusses U.S. work culture, political extremism

DATE: Dec 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grange to host Hermosa History Tour

Animas Valley Grange will host a tour of historic sites around Hermosa from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 18 beginning at Animas Valley Grange, 7271 County Road 203. Lifelong Animas Valley resident...

DATE: Sep 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community