Southwest Life - The Durango Herald

And the West is History: McKinney Clothing Float – ca. 1922

DATE: Jul 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Senior Center Calendar: July 25-29

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10:30 a.m.: Computer Class 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba w/Toning 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Bingo, No...

DATE: Jul 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Catholic Daughters of America names scholarship winners

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Anthony No. 1248 announces its 2022 Scholarship winners: Jacquelyn Marin and Carly Piccoli. Both women will receive $500 to support their college...

DATE: Jul 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Pine River Shares seeking volunteers

Pine River Shares is seeking volunteers to help unload semi-trucks filled with donated food destined for food insecure families in the Pine River Valley. A truck arrives at 8:30 a.m. every s...

DATE: Jul 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

La Plata County announces band for ‘Friday at the Fair’ concert

La Plata County Fair announces that this year’s “Friday at the Fair” concert will feature Asleep at the Wheel. The 10-time Grammy Award-winning Western swing band will perform at 8 p.m. Aug....

DATE: Jul 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge Scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent July 14 – Non-Life Masters First: G. Bell/M. Bell Second: E. Dorminy/L. Hawk Third: J. Ga...

DATE: Jul 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango Botanic Gardens to host annual bulb sale online

Durango Botanic Gardens’ annual bulb sale is Aug. 5 to Aug. 16 and will again be held online. Almost 50 types of bulbs will be available to order. The sale preview opens July 22 on the Botan...

DATE: Jul 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

First Southern Baptist Church changes name

Early records from First Southern Baptist Church in Durango indicate that the church came into existence on Dec. 7, 1951. In January 1952, the church welcomed the first members, called a new...

DATE: Jul 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group to meet

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet on the evening of Aug. 2 on Zoom. The group consists of survivors and men who have been diagnosed with prostate issues including cancer. ...

DATE: Jul 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Celebrate end of summer at Pine River Library

Pine River Library will host a final summer learning party from 1 to 3 p.m. July 30 at the library park. The party will wrap up the library’s ocean-themed Summer Learning Program with water ...

DATE: Jul 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango School District invites public comment through many channels

Durango School District 9-R staff and board of education members welcome comments from the community. There are many ways to engage and participate, including: Attend and provide comment...

DATE: Jul 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Pine River Library to host babysitting training

Pine River Library will host a babysitter training course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5. The two-day course trains teens ages 12 to 18 on basic child care, nutrition and an introductory...

DATE: Jul 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

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