Southwest Lifestyle

Kiwanis Club of Durango to meet
Community

Kiwanis Club of Durango to meet

October 26, 2019

Brenda Macon, executive director of Durango Arts Center, will discuss the DAC’s various visual and performing arts and art educational programs. The meeting is open to all and lunch is…

Animas Museum to host dedication ceremony
Community

Animas Museum to host dedication ceremony

October 26, 2019

The event will feature the plaque dedication, fire safety activities and a historic “cemetery” tour. For more information, call 259-2402.

‘Stand Up for Climate’ event to take place
Community

‘Stand Up for Climate’ event to take place

October 26, 2019

Signs will be available or participants may bring their own. Participants are invited to keep the Earth at the forefront of their thoughts and actions and are welcome to join…

Medicare for All talk to be held at Durango library
Health

Medicare for All talk to be held at Durango library

October 25, 2019

This free, nonpartisan presentation and dialogue about National Improved Medicare for All will inform participants about the existing health care payment system and the misinformation being spread for political purposes.…

Adaptive Sports Association seeks volunteers
Community

Adaptive Sports Association seeks volunteers

October 24, 2019

Orientations will be held Nov. 13 and 14. Returning volunteers are invited to attend a training from 6 to 7 p.m., and new volunteers are invited to attend a training…

Annual water seminar to take place Nov. 1
Southwest Life

Annual water seminar to take place Nov. 1

October 24, 2019

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, will provide remarks about water policy at the seminar. Colorado Commissioner to the Upper Colorado River Commission Becky Mitchell and KKTV meteorologist Brian Bledsoe will…

Forest Service announces available positions
Southwest Life

Forest Service announces available positions

October 24, 2019

Current permanent and seasonal Forest Service employees may apply under the merit program through Nov. 5, while student interns and recent graduates may apply under the pathways program from Monday…

A “Bat” Craft set for El Moro Spirits and Tavern
Food

A “Bat” Craft set for El Moro Spirits and Tavern

October 24, 2019

Partial proceeds will benefit Bat Conservation International, a non-profit organization with a mission to conserve the world’s 1,300-plus species of bats, their habitats and their ecosystems. Coincidentally, Craft will be…

Central Park to get first statue honoring women
Travel

Central Park to get first statue honoring women

October 23, 2019

A one-third scale clay model of Sojourner Truth, left, Susan B. Anthony, center, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton at Meredith Bergmann’s studio in Ridgefield, Conn. A New York City commission voted…

Report details 70 years of sexual abuse by Colorado clergy
Religion

Report details 70 years of sexual abuse by Colorado clergy

October 23, 2019

The findings of the independent investigation show the state’s three Catholic dioceses spent decades attempting to cover up the abuse, Colorado Public Radio reports . The monthslong investigation was led…

Chapman Hill Ice Rink to offer birthday parties
Community

Chapman Hill Ice Rink to offer birthday parties

October 22, 2019

Parties are $100 for up to 20 skaters and includes admission, ice skates and a room for cake and presents. An instructor can provide lessons during parties for an additional…

SWCD to open grant applications
Community

SWCD to open grant applications

October 22, 2019

Those interested in securing a grant are encouraged to submit early so any outstanding questions may be answered. Amounts available for the 2020 grant program are subject to board appropriation…