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A new kind of New Year’s resolution

The start of a new year often comes with resolutions. We make promises to ourselves to do better, be better, or try something new. We resolve to eat healthier, slow down, learn a new skill ...

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

What are those mysterious mounds along Highway 33 near Redstone? Coke ovens

Drive south on rural Highway 33 out of the small town of Carbondale and you’ll encounter a mysterious sight amid the mountains and wilderness: large, round brick domes in a long line. Sherid...

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Researchers insist fireflies exist in New Mexico – if you know where to look

Western Firefly Project in New Mexico has 13 confirmed sightings since 2021

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Local students named to dean’s list

These local students were named to Belmont University’s dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester: Eiley Connell of Bayfield Eli Connell of Durango Danika Cox of Durango Dean’s list...

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

11th Street Station hosts New Year’s Eve party

11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave., will host a New Year’s Eve celebration beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The evening will feature caviar, beats and bubbles. TJ the DJ and special guests wi...

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Darrin Parmenter joins DBG board

The Durango Botanic Gardens announces that Darrin Parmenter, one of the founding members of the gardens in 2010, has joined its board. Parmenter is the Western Region Director for CSU Extens...

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Thank you for Crestview Cemetery repairs

Special thanks to Durango VFW Post 4031 and Bayfield American Legion Post 143 for repairing halyard, restringing and installing a new flag at Crestview Cemetery at the Corner of U.S. Highway...

DATE: Dec 26, 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, Chair Yoga. 12:30 p.m.: Cribbage. 1 p.m.: ...

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent Dec. 19 – Open Pairs First: D. squires/J. Cox Second: C. Campbell/J. Gottschalk Third: S. Capla...

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

January Library Calendar

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Notable Upcoming Events: Jan. 1-Jan. 31: Page One Contest Snowdown Events: Jan. 23-Jan. 31: All Day: Snowdown Fac...

DATE: Dec 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego emerges as key Democratic figure in Latino voter outreach

MIAMI – On a warm Sunday morning in Miami, Sen. Ruben Gallego stepped out of a car and approached parishioners exiting a church beneath palm trees, handing out flyers in this Dominican neigh...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

And the West is History: D&RGW ‘Bumblebee’ Engine No. 268 – 1952

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

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