Southwest Lifestyle

In a 24/7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers
Health

In a 24/7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers

January 8, 2020

Melissa Breaux Bankston, a CrossFit athletic trainer at CrossFit Algiers in New Orleans, works out at the gym Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. She participates in an intermittent fasting diet.Gerald Herbert/Associated…

Four Corners Health Care Center grateful for community
Community

Four Corners Health Care Center grateful for community

January 7, 2020

Our residents at Four Corners Health Care Center would also like to say thank you to Ignacio Senior Center for all of your wonderful homemade personalized gifts. Everyone’s thoughtfulness is…

Women’s March to be held Jan. 18
Community

Women’s March to be held Jan. 18

January 7, 2020

This year’s theme will be #WomenRising2020 and will celebrate the 100th anniversary of womens’ right to vote. Five speakers will speak at Buckley Park. Warm drinks will be provided. All…

Snowdown Prize Patrol seeks donations
Community

Snowdown Prize Patrol seeks donations

January 7, 2020

Since its inception in 1973, one of Snowdown’s motivating principles is to encourage participation. One of the ways Snowdown pursues this intention is to make events free; or, at the…

Photo: Downtown Bayfield 1910
And the West is History

Photo: Downtown Bayfield 1910

January 6, 2020

This photo was taken in front of a Bayfield drugstore and barbershop nearly 110 years ago. The structure housing the drugstore still exists at the northwest corner of Mill and…

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday
Community

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday

January 3, 2020

Charlie Landsman, La Plata County coordinator, Wildfire Adapted Partnership, will discuss the importance of fire mitigation and local programs available to the community. The meeting is open to all and…

Heart Safe La Plata offers CPR and first aid classes
Community

Heart Safe La Plata offers CPR and first aid classes

January 3, 2020

3-6 p.m. Wednesday: Basic first aid.6-10 p.m. Wednesday: Adult/child/infant CPR.6-10 p.m. Jan, 15: Adult/child/infant CPR and CPR for health care professionals.All community classes are held at the Durango Fire &…

Year-end violence highlights danger of worshipping
Religion

Year-end violence highlights danger of worshipping

January 3, 2020

It is a group that crosses denominations and geography and has companions around the world. The frequency of attacks has faith leaders and law enforcement grappling with how to protect…

Friends of the Arts thanks hostess
Community

Friends of the Arts thanks hostess

January 2, 2020

Guests were grateful for the wine, non-spirited soft drinks and ham donated by Sandy and Mike Bruce. Members brought other goodies to share and officially welcomed new members. The traditional…

Thank you from Edith Goodwin
Community

Thank you from Edith Goodwin

January 2, 2020

I also want to thank our ambulance drivers, especially the one who humored my youngest son, 4, who thinks he is Spider-Man, and the one who gave him a toy…

HomesFund to host Homebuyer Education Class
Community

HomesFund to host Homebuyer Education Class

December 31, 2019

The class will cover: Understanding the programs offered by HomesFund; understanding a credit score report and how to improve a credit score; reviewing a household budget and learning tips to…

Gentle yoga class offered Mondays and Thursdays
Community

Gentle yoga class offered Mondays and Thursdays

December 31, 2019

The class is ideally suited for seniors, those new to yoga or for those who want to relax and restore. Restorative classes are offered monthly. Drop-ins and beginners are welcome…

Restrictions on shed-antler collecting begin Wednesday
Southwest Life

Restrictions on shed-antler collecting begin Wednesday

December 31, 2019

Collection of shed antlers is prohibited on all public lands west of Interstate 25 from Jan. 1 to April 30.Courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife CPW The closures reduce disturbance…