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

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

Senate advances Colorado landscape protections

The United States Senate recently took steps to advance two longstanding pieces of legislation aimed at adding new protections against development for beloved landscapes in Southwest Colorad...

DATE: Dec 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Stewards of Colorado’s sweetest crops on high alert as invasive mussels gain ground in water supply

Rob Talbott and his family have cultivated a living growing mouth-watering fruit in Palisade for almost 50 years. Tourists on e-bikes zip down gravel roads in the summer’s sweltering heat to...

DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Christmas tree drop-off, recycling available at Santa Rita Park

Christmas trees can be dropped off at Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio, through Jan. 31. Residents may drop off natural trees free of ornaments, tinsel, bases and metal screws and n...

DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

City of Durango announces Christmas, New Year’s holiday schedule

The city of Durango announces these closures for the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays: City administrative offices will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. This includes City Hal...

DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Lake Durango Water Authority seeks board member

The Lake Durango Water Authority Board is accepting applications for an at-large board member. Applicants must be a resident of La Plata County, and the open seat is for a resident who is no...

DATE: Dec 19, 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.: N...

DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

What’s all the hype about heat pumps?

If you’ve been hearing a lot about heat pumps lately and wondering why, you’re not alone. Heat pumps are having a moment – and for good reason. They’re one of the most efficient, comfortable...

DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent Dec. 12 – Open Pairs First: C.L. Lappen/S. Brown Second: W. Rosenberger/W. Caplan Dec. 14 ...

DATE: Dec 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

And the West is History: 1100 block of Main Avenue – 1882

DATE: Dec 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

In Colorado town built on coal, some families are moving on, even as Trump tries to boost industry

Craig residents have always been entrepreneurial and that spirit will get them through this transition, the Chamber of Commerce says. Still just about everybody here is connected to coal.

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Getting up to steam

The 25th Anniversary of the Durango Railroad Historical Society

DATE: Dec 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

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