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And the West is History: Flood aftermath at Main Avenue and 15th Street – 1911

DATE: Jul 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Annual bulb sale to be held

The Durango Botanic Gardens 13th annual Bulb Sale will once again be conducted online. Forty-eight types of bulbs will be available to order. The Bulb Sale preview is open now on the Botanic...

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Gable House hosts ice cream social

The annual Ice Cream Social will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Gable House Bed & Breakfast, 805 East Fifth Ave. This free community event is a chance to come together to celebrate summer...

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Back-to-school immunizations available now

Parents can get their child’s school vaccinations early and beat the back-to-school rush. The La Plata County Public Health Department Clinic has appointments available now to discuss family...

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Animas High School announces Interim School Leadership Team for 2025-26

Animas High School board of directors announces an Interim School Leadership Team for the 2025-26 school year. The team includes: Lori Fisher, interim director of curriculum and instruction;...

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tai-Chi. 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Watch Your Step – Marvel, Chair Yoga. 12:30 p.m...

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent July 18 – Open Pairs First: M. Hellman/W. Rosenberger Second: D. Sher/S. McInturff Third: ...

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

A cat named Leonardo da Pinchy doesn’t want your affection. He wants to steal your underwear

New Zealand feline has turned into local celebrity

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

August Library Events

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Weekly events for youths Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m.: Youth Chess Club. Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. For ages 9 an...

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

And the West is History: Chariot racer at fairgrounds – 1963

DATE: Jul 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

List your tree for fruit harvesting

Summer fruit is here, do have fruit trees and want to help eliminate food waste, reduce human-bear conflict and directly address food security in our neighborhoods by helping to collect back...

DATE: Jul 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Why we’re saying goodbye to ‘9-R’ – and honoring where we came from

What does “9-R” mean, anyway? If you’ve ever asked that question, you’re not alone. The term has been a part of our district’s name since the 1950s, but few people today know what it stands ...

DATE: Jul 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

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Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...