Southwest Lifestyle

Sleeping with the TV on may make you gain weight
Health

Sleeping with the TV on may make you gain weight

June 10, 2019

Associated Press file<br><br>According to preliminary research, dozing off to late-night TV or sleeping with other lights on may mix up your body clock and lead to weight gain and even…

Allergy presentation to be held at library
Health

Allergy presentation to be held at library

June 9, 2019

AAT are safe, non-needle treatments for all ages, including infants. The talk will explore this fast, effective treatment to relieve sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, stuffiness, coughing and other symptoms.…

4 ways to be a good traveler in the age of overtourism
Travel

4 ways to be a good traveler in the age of overtourism

June 8, 2019

In cities and destinations around the world, from Barcelona to Bali, “overtourism” has become a year-round problem. When fields of wildflowers in Lake Elsinore, California, were overrun this spring by…

Photo: Saving the day 1911
And the West is History

Photo: Saving the day 1911

June 8, 2019

The flood of October 1911 was devastating to the region. The flood caused $1.5 million in damages, or $39.4 million when adjusted for inflation. The emotional cost is hard to…

Bridge Scores
Community

Bridge Scores

June 7, 2019

(ALL PAIRS SCORED 50+ PERCENT) May 30 – Non-Life Master First: A. Davis/M. Harlow Second: R. Davis/M. Zempel Second: L. Hawk/C. Schadt May 31 – Open Game First: W. Caplan/D.…

Senior Center Calendar
Community

Senior Center Calendar

June 7, 2019

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Daily 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Billiards, reading, darts, TV, meal. Monday 9:30 a.m. Seated Tai Chi. 10 a.m. VIP meeting. 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m. Belly…

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet
Community

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet

June 7, 2019

Social time will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6 p.m. The program for this meeting will be Quilted Clothing with Mary from the Quilt It…

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet
Community

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet

June 7, 2019

Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Community Health Action Coalition to meet
Community

Community Health Action Coalition to meet

June 7, 2019

The program will be presented by Mike Todt, a mental health professional working with Community Compassion Outreach and Manna. He will be discussing the homeless issue in Durango. Everyone is…

Kiwanis Club to meet
Community

Kiwanis Club to meet

June 7, 2019

Ron Price of Productive Outcomes, an author, speaker, trainer and humorist, will discuss how to deal with difficult people and situations. The meeting is open to all and lunch is…

Landowners can apply for Forest Legacy Program
Southwest Life

Landowners can apply for Forest Legacy Program

June 7, 2019

The Colorado State Forest Service is accepting Forest Legacy Program proposals from Colorado landowners. The program authorizes the CSFS or U.S. Forest Service to purchase permanent conservation easements on private…

U.S. measles count surpasses 1,000
Health

U.S. measles count surpasses 1,000

June 7, 2019

Associated Press file<br><br>A woman receives a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at the Rockland County Health Department in Pomona, N.Y., north of New York City.du1-i-syn It’s already the highest in…

Womenade grateful for support
Community

Womenade grateful for support

June 6, 2019

We would like to thank Kirk Komick, Diane Wildfang and the staff of the Rochester Hotel for providing us with the perfect space to gather for our event. We also…

Cancer Coalition grateful for support
Community

Cancer Coalition grateful for support

June 6, 2019

Their donated items such as lap blankets and shawls will be used by patients during hours of cancer treatment, both chemotherapy and radiation. These ladies find their way of giving…

Animas High School grateful for support
Community

Animas High School grateful for support

June 6, 2019

In particular, we are thankful for the generous use of golf carts from Southwest Ag, Inc, which allowed us to provide shuttle service at our AHS All School Exhibition. Thank…