Southwest Life - The Durango Herald

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

La Plata County Fairgrounds to host Chuck Wagon Cook-off

The dinner bell for the Cattlemen’s Chuck Wagon Cook-off will be at 5 p.m. July 30 at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. There will be meat, potatoes, beans, fresh bread, dessert an...

DATE: Jul 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Top horticulturalist will talk about famed rock gardens at Kew

Tom Freeth to speak July 24 in Durango

DATE: Jul 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

And the West is History: Smelter Clerks as Strike Breakers – 1899

DATE: Jul 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Demolition Derby tickets on sale

accurate if published Thursday, July 14 or afterTickets for the La Plata County Fair Demolition Derby are on sale for $15 for all ages. The Demolition Derby pits local drivers in a spect...

DATE: Jul 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar: July 18-22

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Bingo 1:30 p.m.: Be Fit Be Able, Pool Tuesday 9:30 a.m.: Knitting/...

DATE: Jul 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Animas High School to host tours of new building

Animas High School will host tours of the “Elevated Nest” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Aug. 3. The “Elevated Nest” is AHS’ new campus under construction at 22 Osprey Way, off Talon Lane on the...

DATE: Jul 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

First Presbyterian Church hosts summer art gallery series

First Presbyterian Church is hosting a summer art gallery series called, “Creativity, Spirituality & The Arts” through Sept. 11 at the church, 1159 East Third Ave. The July gallery features ...

DATE: Jul 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge Scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent July 8 – Open Pairs First: W. Caplin/D. Squires Second: S. McInturff/ J Walter Third: D S...

DATE: Jul 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community