Demolition derby rivets a sold-out crowd at La Plata County Fair
Drivers compete at crumpling each other’s rides across full-size, minicar and pickup categories
Arts & Entertainment
Concert to benefit animal rescue organizations is headed to Cortez
Concert 4 Critters hosted by TV comedian Pam Stone, will feature Haley Reinhart, Little Texas and Levi Platero
Cattle brand art sculpture in Mancos approved for funding
Brands come from Mancos Valley ranchers; project fits well into Mancos slogan ‘Where the West Still Lives’
Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area
Thursdays-Sundays through July 31
In new book, Lauren Boebert chronicles upbringing and path to politics
‘My American Life,’ a 241-page biography, was released last week
What to do this summer in Cortez, a base for Southwest destinations
Cortez can be a waypoint on larger journey in Four Corners
68th annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show boasts gems, geodes, fossils and more
Three-day event lasts until Sunday afternoon
Roving student art exhibit coming to Cortez
LOR Foundation grant will support project to showcase student artwork
Biking beyond borders
Zambian cyclist featured in TGR film visits Durango
Durango artist recounts trip to help Ukrainian refugees; plans a second visit
Suzanne Horwich uses art as a ‘vehicle for healing’
Second annual Dolores Summerfest coming July 16
Car show, music and food are planned, and kids will have their own zone
Drone show scheduled for Fourth of July weekend in Durango
Fireworks display canceled for third year in a row because of drought conditions
Mancos Burro Fest showcases history and burro-inspired artwork
There will be a burro parade and obstacle course; 15 artists will display art pieces based on the animal
Ute Mountain Utes celebrate 133rd Bear Dance
The event returns to the public after two years of COVID-19 restrictions
Straight out of COVID and Genesis
Durango Theatreworks presents pop musical
VFW honors the fallen on Memorial Day in Mancos
‘The brotherhood runs deep in organizations like this’
Durango artist travels to Poland to ‘lift the energy’ of Ukrainian refugees
Trip organized with Jewish Community Center of Krakow, which helps those fleeing war
Bicycle movies for a bicycle weekend
These flicks will get you in the mood for Iron Horse
Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area
The Freedom Days fireworks display and parade will take place Friday and Saturday in Farmington.Durango Herald file CORTEZ Friday, July 1 First Friday Featured Artist Opening: Tim O’Brien, 7 p.m.,…
Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area
A Mother Goose on the Loose program will be held every Friday at 10 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., beginning June 3. The program seeks…