Historic Columbine Cabin to be removed from Purgatory Resort A buyer will be selected through a sealed bidding process June 6, 2023
Theater presents interpretation of Founding Fathers debate in Farmington Program engages audience, highlights need for rational debate May 3, 2023
Funding made available to support recording oral histories from boarding school era Victims and survivors have been sharing emotional stories during a ‘Road to Healing’ tour April 27, 2023
Mining a vein of artistic talent Four artists have started an artist collective in the historic Silverton Powerhouse March 24, 2023
Historic Cedar Hill bridge near Aztec will be renovated 110-year-old bridge to be repaired, incorporated into walking trail March 23, 2023
Colorado governor asks U.S. to change Mount Evans’ name to Mount Blue Sky The request is second-to-last step in the renaming process March 3, 2023
Aztec Museum to open for spring break Special activities planned for spring break visitors March 2, 2023
Memories of Pearl Harbor, 81 years later Current and former residents of La Plata County recall how the attack changed their lives December 7, 2022
Colorado begins review of former Indian boarding school in Hesperus ‘We just need to keep teaching and talking about it so that this never happens again,’ said state Rep. Barbara… September 9, 2022
History Colorado to investigate abuses at Fort Lewis College Indian boarding school Program seeks to learn about ‘victimization of families of youth forced to attend’ August 18, 2022
Southwest Colorado a playground for research scientists Landscape diversity invites study of desert groundwater, alpine permafrost and prehistoric wildfires July 14, 2022
20 years later: Missionary Ridge Fire torched homes, devastated lives and taught us lessons As Durango looks back on the historic blaze, those who were there recall conditions similar to today June 18, 2022
Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center San Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation June 14, 2022
Maps of Indigenous dwellings now on view at Canyons of the Ancients museum A 15-year-long project by the monument and University of Colorado Denver produces detailed digital drawings of historical Puebloan dwellings February 15, 2022
Montezuma County Historical Society hopes for June opening A recent $18,000 Colorado Sustaining the Humanities grant will go toward curating exhibits in the museum’s new space December 23, 2021
Owner of Bauer House reflects on past 27 years as historic home is listed for sale Owner: ‘It would break my heart’ if it were torn down December 23, 2021
Ute Mountain Ute elders fluent in the language honored by Tribal Council in Towaoc ‘Our culture and history are embedded in our language’ December 15, 2021
Patriotism then and now: College students reflect on Pearl Harbor anniversary History class discusses U.S. work culture, political extremism December 5, 2021
Cortez broadens survey for historic homes and businesses Public invited to information meeting on historic preservation November 10, 2021
Hardscrabble and Montezuma’s orchard legacy A look back at the county’s roots in the orchard business October 26, 2021
Ertel Funeral home invites public to 100-year anniversary Nov. 6 celebration includes fireworks show October 8, 2021
Fort Lewis College considers search for Indigenous human remains at ‘Old Fort’ site Bodies have been found at former boarding schools in Canada, Pennsylvania July 23, 2021
Mesa Verde offers J&J vaccination clinic In a nod to history, clinic is located in former hospital June 17, 2021
Dolores museum restores narrow-gauge freight cars Goal is to showcase prosperous railroad history in Dolores April 24, 2021