For centuries, Chimney Rock has been a sacred site for Indigenous people of the Southwest. Ten years ago, Chimney Rock National Monument was designated by presidential proclamation, making it the seve.
Highlight of the week
The annual Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing Festival will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday with the sheep heading down Buck Highway. The day continues at Joe Stephenson Park,.
Durango High Noon Rotary will meet at noon Aug. 18 at Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave.
The club’s special guest will be Philip Henderson, who recently led the first all-Black expedition to the.
Spring Creek Horse Rescue will host its annual open house, garage sale and horse adoption event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 2888 County Road 234. Attendees can meet the horses and buy.
Event of the week
The eighth annual Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering Outdoor Concert and Barn Dance featuring the Tim Sullivan Band will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the River Bend Ranch, 27846 U.