May 2019 - Durango Native
Landing the Mary Jane

Landing the Mary Jane

by | May 21, 2019 | Uncategorized

The Mary Jane arrived in 1939 by train and is now on display in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum (479 Main Ave.).  She’s a 1939 Century Sea Maid runabout build from Philippine mahogany.  The Mary Jane called Electra Lake (22 mi....
Old West Traditions

Old West Traditions

by | May 16, 2019 | Uncategorized

The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering happens every September. The Gathering is an exciting, fun-filled event with evening performances and Saturday daytime sessions. Poets and musicians from throughout the country grace our intimate stage at The Strater Theater,...
Our first story

Our first story

by | May 10, 2019 | News and Updates

The first version of Durango Native Stories was told by Rod Turner (b. 1931) and his daughter, Laurel Turner Waller, on June 8, 2017 at the Henry Strater Theatre. Click here to see Rod’s story for an example of the history and humor of shared by our...