Durango Botanic News Today

With spring just over a month away, the Durango Botanical Gardens is encouraging residents to flex their green thumbs at its annual DurangoScape conference, which is all about native plants this year....

Rosie the Riveter is an allegorical cultural icon in the U.S. who represents the women who went to work in the factories and shipyards during WW II to keep the economy moving while also producing muni...

Sarah Gleason of Gleason Bison will discuss how regenerative livestock management is good for the environment, healthy soil and thriving ecosystems from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at Durango Public Library,...

In Colorado’s second-biggest city, Gen. William Jackson Palmer is a household name. He’s the celebrated founding father of Colorado Springs.

In Colorado’s second-biggest city, Gen. William Jackson Palmer is a household name. He’s the celebrated founding father of Colorado Springs.

Friends of the Durango Library will hold a book and bake sale from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 19 at the library, 1900 East Third Ave. There will be a summer clearance sale, with all books $1 (paperbacks...

Former service members toured Durango Botanic Gardens on Monday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their service on the USS Edwards in Vietnam. The veterans and their partners strolled through the n...

Highlight of the Week Durango Cool Jazz will feature musician Tony DeSare this weekend at The Lift at Cascade, 50827 U.S. Highway 550. There will be two seatings at 5 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturd...

Highlight of the Week Stillwater Music will host its 10th annual Party in the Park from noon to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Buckley Park in Durango. The party will feature more than 120 young people p...

Landscape expert offers tips for sustainable gardening in Southwest Colorado Durango, Colorado Currently Thu Low: 28° Possible light rain (with a chance of 1–2 in. of snow) in the morning and afternoon. 67% chance of precipitation 80% chance of precipitation Plant Select: It’s possible to have attractive gardens while conserving water By Shannon Mullane Durango and Pine River Valley reporter Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 8:19 PM Updated: Frid...