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Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society to meet
Community

Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society to meet

July 13, 2019

After a brief business meeting, the Society will host “The History of the Churches at Trujillo, Juanita, Pagosa Junction, Allison and Tiffany,” presented by Ruth Lambert. A potluck summer social…

Durango Nature Studies to host full moon hike
Community

Durango Nature Studies to host full moon hike

July 13, 2019

July’s full moon is known as the “Buck Moon.” During this time of the year, the antlers of deer and elk fully form. Mallory Bauman, wildlife biologist and elementary teacher,…

Rotary Club of Durango to meet Tuesday
Community

Rotary Club of Durango to meet Tuesday

July 13, 2019

Hooton will discuss the power of local economies to build an equitable future and the work going on at Local First. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Bruce Rodman…

Daybreak Rotary to meet
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet

July 12, 2019

The presenter will be B.J. Boucher, who will present about the Canyon Country Discovery Center. All are welcome. For more information and a list of upcoming programs, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org or…

Glacier Club to host Big Swing Golf Tournament
Community

Glacier Club to host Big Swing Golf Tournament

July 12, 2019

Registration check-in will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Play 18 holes on the members-only course. Entry into the tournament will provide golfers with unlimited…

Axis Health to offer free Smart Recovery classes
Health

Axis Health to offer free Smart Recovery classes

July 12, 2019

Smart Recovery is a science-based program to help people manage recovering from any addictive behavior. The four-point program includes building and maintaining motivation; coping with urges; managing thoughts, feelings and…

Groups to host Hermosa Restoration event Aug. 10
Southwest Life

Groups to host Hermosa Restoration event Aug. 10

July 12, 2019

San Juan Mountains Association, Trails 2000, Mountain Studies Institute, Durango Nature Studies and the San Juan National Forest will offer participants opportunities to engage in restoration efforts and to learn…

Red wines of the ‘Village of the Pope’
Food

Red wines of the ‘Village of the Pope’

July 10, 2019

Lighter reds are suitable as afternoon-quaffing patio wines, which pair well with hard cheeses, fruits and charcuterie. But they’re only precursors to the big, bold reds that are best with…

Know Your Dough receives donation
Community

Know Your Dough receives donation

July 9, 2019

We are extremely grateful for this generous donation. The money will go toward local financial literacy programs for Know Your Dough, Inc. The show of community support is very encouraging,…

Head Start to host Community Family Resource Fair
Community

Head Start to host Community Family Resource Fair

July 9, 2019

This event will feature many organizations that provide programming and resources to area families, children’s activities and raffle prizes. The fair will connect local families with the resources they may…

Fiesta Days will begin July 20
Community

Fiesta Days will begin July 20

July 9, 2019

Durango Fiesta Days celebrates the rich history and heritage of the Durango area. The event will feature a weeklong celebration of Durango with a variety of family-friendly events, including a…

Marvel Grange to host ice cream social
Community

Marvel Grange to host ice cream social

July 9, 2019

The social is open to the community. Participants are welcome to bring a freezer of homemade ice cream to the social. Paper products and beverages will be provided.

Durango Cowboy Church to host Sheepdog Seminar
Community

Durango Cowboy Church to host Sheepdog Seminar

July 9, 2019

Speakers will include Jimmy Meeks, Lt. Col Dave Grossman (ret.), Carl Chinn and Officer Greg Stevens. Meeks is a 35-year retired police officer and 45-year minister. . Grossman is a…

Photo: Durango baseball
And the West is History

Photo: Durango baseball

July 8, 2019

Baseball started in Durango in 1881, with the first game in Silverton; Durango won 11-7. That was a tradition this 1908 team was proud to continue. The manger, presumed to…

Airport shortcuts can ease the rush to the gate
Travel

Airport shortcuts can ease the rush to the gate

July 7, 2019

Flying from Orlando, Florida, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, on one of the busiest air-travel days of the year, he took no chances. MacLeod paid an extra $200 for Blacklane PASS,…

U.S. Forest Service may limit public comments
Southwest Life

U.S. Forest Service may limit public comments

July 7, 2019

In June, the Forest Service proposed a significant overhaul of the NEPA process for logging and development on millions of acres of federal forest and grassland across the West.Jerry McBride/Durango…