Southwest Lifestyle
Health
Tracking microbes people carry may predict future health
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.…
Community
Animas High School grateful for support
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…
Community
June library events
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…
Community
Bridge Scores
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.…
Community
True West Rodeo to begin Wednesday
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…
Community
Durango Public Library announces summer event schedule for children and teens
To kick-off the summer reading program, “Universe of Stories” kickoff party will be held from 11 a.m. to. 1 p.m. Saturday. Sign up for summer reading and enjoy games, food,…
Community
La Plata County Democrats to discuss democracies in decline
The speaker will be Paul LaBell, a board member of Colorado ACLU and an assistant professor at Fort Lewis College. His presentation, “Democracy Backsliding: Lessons from Hungary,” will cover the…
Community
Local Victorian group to host hat decorating party
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.…
Community
Durango DeColores Civitan Club to meet Tuesday
The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, call Christine Phillips at 385-5316.
Community
Mercy Regional Medical Center April 2019 Births
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.…
Community
Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet
Shaun Smith will give a presentation about SkillsUSA. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org or www.facebook.com/groups/durangodaybreak.
Community
Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid classes
3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday: Community basic first aid. 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday: Community adult/child/infant CPR. 6 to 10 p.m. June 12: Adult/child/infant CPR for health care professionals and…
Community
Local group to hold classic bike ride
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…
Community
Durango High Noon Rotary to meet
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.
Community
Evryman men’s group to meet Thursday
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…
Community
Rotary Club of Durango to host historian Sharon Greve
Serving as the first volunteer historian of the department in 2012, Greve will present about the early Durango residents’ cry for law and order and a police department. A 2011…
Community
Spots still available in Safetytown
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.…
Health
Health paradox: New U.S. diabetes cases fall as obesity rises
Health officials are reporting fewer new cases of diabetes in U.S. adults – even as obesity rates continue to climb.Associated Press file New federal data released Tuesday found the number…
Travel
Sound barrier to chase seals, prevent shark attacks debated for Cape Cod
Beachgoers keep an eye on the seals swimming at Coast Guard Beach in North Eastham, Mass. A plan to develop an acoustic system to chase away seals in order to…
Religion
China deploys Confucius in bid to boost religion controls
The ruling Communist Party’s United Work Front Department said in a news release issued Monday that the activity was designed to ensure the primacy of traditional Chinese values above all.…
Food
You can now spend your summer wearing a ranch dressing swimsuit in a ranch dressing pool floatie
You can now spend your summer wearing a ranch dressing swimsuit in a ranch dressing pool floatie.Courtesy of Hidden Valley Ranch And if ranch dressing is for some reason your…
Food
Atapiño liqueur combines pinion nuts and ponderosa pines
Several Durango bars feature Santa Fe product in cocktails
Food
Ready, set, grill: A guide to outdoor cooking
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…
Food
Farmers Market: Bee-Orn Apiaries produces certified natural honey
Local beekeepers have kept bees for two decades
Community
Durango Public Library’s Summer Reading Programs begin June 1
Children and teens who meet reading goals will earn a free book, a lanyard, a day pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and a chance to win one of…
Community
Raptors Wild to visit Durango
Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for children. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.raptorswild.org/tickets.html.
Community
LPEA Golf Tournament at Pagosa Springs Golf Club opens registration
Space is limited, and the registration deadline is June 10. Organized by LPEA’s line personnel and members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers based in Pagosa Springs, the tournament…
Community
Animas River Days to be held Saturday
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…
Religion
U.S. ambassador raises concerns during rare Tibet visit
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…