Public Health office will be closed Feb. 5 and 19
La Plata County Public Health will close early at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Feb. 19 for internal staff training. The closure affects all offices located at the Public Health Department’s new l...
DATE: Jan 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community
Durango Creative District to host open dialogue
The Durango Creative District will host an Open Dialogue to discuss opinions about Durango’s arts and culture, and the DCD from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at EsoTerra Ciderworks, 558 Main Ave.
Me...
DATE: Jan 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community
Annual pie auction to be held in Bayfield
The best bakers in the Pine River Valley will be auctioning off their delicious pies at the annual Cabin Fever Pie Auction starting at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Church of Christ, 2011 Bayfiel...
DATE: Jan 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community
Soup for the Soul to be held
Mercy Health Foundation announces the 18th annual Soup for the Soul to raise money for Mercy Hospice. This signature event is one that nourishes the body, warms the heart and supports excell...
DATE: Jan 30, 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, Watch Your Step – Marvel, Chair Yoga.
11:30 a.m...
DATE: Jan 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community
And the West is History: Sen. John Kennedy and brother Ted in Durango – 1960
DATE: Jan 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: And the West is History
Colorado launches dark sky program at these 12 state parks
A dozen Colorado state parks are aiming to tamp down light pollution and make it easier for stargazers to check out the night skies with support from a new dark sky program.
The Colorado Sta...
DATE: Jan 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life
Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to Colorado and other states
NORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H. – An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other states.
Ice Castles, which are both temporary art installations...
DATE: Jan 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Travel
Thriving in the ‘messy middle’: How schools are evolving for the future
Middle school is like crossing a swinging bridge – uncertain, sometimes daunting, but an essential step to growing up. For students, it’s a whirlwind of change. For educators, it’s a balanci...
DATE: Jan 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community
2025 fair theme contest underway
The La Plata County Fair Board is accepting theme ideas for the 2025 La Plata County Fair. Themes should reflect the family and community nature of the fair. People are asked to keep theme o...
DATE: Jan 23, 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, Watch Your Step – Marvel, Chair Yoga.
1 p.m.: N...
DATE: Jan 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community
