Southwest Lifestyle

Tracking microbes people carry may predict future health
Health

Tracking microbes people carry may predict future health

May 31, 2019

This 2011 digitally-colorized electron microscope image made available by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases shows a clump of green-colored, spheroid-shaped, Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria on a purple-colored matrix.…

Animas High School grateful for support
Community

Animas High School grateful for support

May 31, 2019

The staff and board of directors of Animas High School would like to thank all the generous sponsors for the Spring Friend-raiser event. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the…

June library events
Community

June library events

May 31, 2019

1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Ongoing events 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby Storytime. For infants to 18 months. Music, stories, fingerplays, counting rhymes and…

Bridge Scores
Community

Bridge Scores

May 31, 2019

First: D. & S. Saunders Second: S. Brown & D. Halseth May 23 First: L. Hawk/C. Schadt Second: J. Skjold/S. Zerbe Third: S. Mondin/P. Roe May 28 First: S. McInturff/L.…

True West Rodeo to begin Wednesday
Community

True West Rodeo to begin Wednesday

May 31, 2019

Chevel Shepherd will sing the National Anthem during the opening ceremony. Events will take place every Wednesday through Aug. 7. Watch dedicated athletes race to beat times, wrestle steers and…

Local Victorian group to host hat decorating party
Community

Local Victorian group to host hat decorating party

May 31, 2019

This is a free event, but participants are asked to bring a hat to decorate, as well as decorations. Some decorating items will be available. Light refreshments will be served.…

Mercy Regional Medical Center April 2019 Births
Community

Mercy Regional Medical Center April 2019 Births

May 31, 2019

Deserie Benavidez and Jorge Vazquez, Ignacio, Jesus Elias, 7 pounds, 8 ounces, 2:48 p.m. April 5. Cacia Pope and Joshua Robinson, Durango, Hazel Jade, 8 pounds, 2 ounces, 2:47 p.m.…

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet
Community

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet

May 31, 2019

Shaun Smith will give a presentation about SkillsUSA. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org or www.facebook.com/groups/durangodaybreak.

Local group to hold classic bike ride
Community

Local group to hold classic bike ride

May 31, 2019

The group will have a meet and greet at 9:30 a.m. with the ride starting at 10 a.m. This is a low-key, no drop, retro ride loosely following Eroica bicycle…

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet
Community

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet

May 31, 2019

Retired Gen. PK Carlton Jr. will talk about Zero Preventable Deaths. Community members are welcome. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Evryman men’s group to meet Thursday
Community

Evryman men’s group to meet Thursday

May 31, 2019

Evryman promotes connecting men more deeply to themselves and their relationships. All men are welcomed. Enter the building on the north (river) side. The meeting is held downstairs. For more…

Spots still available in Safetytown
Community

Spots still available in Safetytown

May 31, 2019

The program teaches a variety of safety lessons for children ages 5-7. The cost is $60, and registration forms are available at the Durango Police Department, 990 East Second Ave.…

Ready, set, grill: A guide to outdoor cooking
Food

Ready, set, grill: A guide to outdoor cooking

May 28, 2019

This guide from The Washington Post and America’s Test Kitchen lays out the basic tools and techniques for success, including some of my favorite food-preparation tips. Chances are, you own…

Raptors Wild to visit Durango
Community

Raptors Wild to visit Durango

May 28, 2019

Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for children. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.raptorswild.org/tickets.html.

Animas River Days to be held Saturday
Community

Animas River Days to be held Saturday

May 28, 2019

Featured events will include river surfing, stand-up paddling, freestyle kayaking, boatercross, raft and kayak slalom, an inflatable rodeo and the costumed river parade. The festival will also feature a live…

U.S. ambassador raises concerns during rare Tibet visit
Religion

U.S. ambassador raises concerns during rare Tibet visit

May 27, 2019

Terry Branstad also “expressed concerns regarding the Chinese government’s interference in Tibetan Buddhists’ freedom to organize and practice their religion,” an embassy statement said. “He encouraged the Chinese government to…