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Headed to the White City to meet Juanita the Ice Maiden

I feel her call in the blood. The breathiness of it is a soaring melody whispered across cloud-piercing peaks that line the Valley of the Volcanoes in southern Peru. Now it floats on a therm...

And the West is History: Durango train yard – ca. 1958

Nurturing healthy nonprofits and youths

“School’s out for summer” resounds from the lips of students, teachers and parents alike. Children are delighted with less structured time, while parents fret about how to keep their youngst...

Bayfield resident graduates from DSU

Alexia Wold of Bayfield graduated from Dickinson State University on May 17 in Dickinson, North Dakota. DSU remains committed to its mission of providing high-quality, accessible programs; p...

Southwest Safehouse celebrates 40th anniversary

Celebrate the legacy of the Southwest Safehouse at 5 p.m. June 27 at Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. There will be fine wine and live music. The evening honors four decades of community-dr...

12th annual Gardens on Tour to be held

The 12th annual Gardens on Tour will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21. The 2025 Tour is produced by the all-volunteer, nonprofit Durango Botanic Gardens. The self-guided tour starts at ...

Durango teacher named semifinalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year

The Colorado Department of Education announced 22 teachers have been selected as semifinalists for Colorado’s 2026 Teacher of the Year, including Teri Kopack from Durango High School. Kopack...

Veterans eighth annual free river raft trip and picnic to be held

Mountain Waters Rafting & Adventures, the Durango VFW Post 4031, American Legion and Elks Lodge are sponsoring the eighth annual picnic and free raft trips for veterans and their families be...

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.: ...

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent May 30 – Open Pairs First: C.L. Lappen/W. Rosenberger Second: D. Read/J. Cox Third: S. Wes...

And the West is History: American Smelting and Refining Co. band – 1916

Fence around billionaire’s San Luis Valley ranch leads to new state law

Legislation gives local governments the authority to prohibit disruptive fences