Southwest Lifestyle

Durango Bird Club to meet
Community

Durango Bird Club to meet

May 5, 2019

The topic of discussion will be “Birding El Triunfo, Chiapas, Mexico,” and will be given by Kristi Streiffert. Streiffert will present a virtual visit to a remote and rugged cloud…

Tara Mandala to hold open house May 11
Religion

Tara Mandala to hold open house May 11

May 5, 2019

Tara Mandala will host its first open house of the year from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11.Durango Herald file The open house will include a guided tour…

Church membership in U.S. plummets over past 20 years
Religion

Church membership in U.S. plummets over past 20 years

May 4, 2019

Among Americans 65 and older, church membership in 2016-18 averaged 64%, compared with 41% among those aged 18-29, according to Gallup.Associated Press file Gallup said church membership was 70% in…

Avocational archaeology class to be offered at FLC
Southwest Life

Avocational archaeology class to be offered at FLC

May 4, 2019

This 20-hour course is part of the Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification and is open to the public. No prior classes are required. The course will discuss the methods, theories…

Marvel Grange to host queso workshop
Community

Marvel Grange to host queso workshop

May 3, 2019

Elanna Simmons will share and demonstrate how she makes queso cheese dip. Line dancing will also be held while the cheese sets.

Photo: Relay runners
And the West is History

Photo: Relay runners

May 3, 2019

It is unlikely that everyone pictured ran in the relay race that led to the awarding of this banner 105 years ago. Nonetheless, they all proudly shared in their team’s…

Lopez-Whiteskunk to talk about Bears Ears
Community

Lopez-Whiteskunk to talk about Bears Ears

May 3, 2019

Lopez-Whiteskunk, of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, will speak about her experience on the Intertribal Coalition that helped form Bears Ears National Monument in 2016, and offer her thoughts about…

Bear Smart to host mountain lion talk, workshop
Community

Bear Smart to host mountain lion talk, workshop

May 3, 2019

Neils will give a presentation Thursday night and a workshop Friday. Attendees are required to register before the event and space is limited to 15 people. No dogs are allowed.…

Great Decisions group to meet Tuesday
Community

Great Decisions group to meet Tuesday

May 3, 2019

The theme of the discussion will be “Cyber Conflicts and Geopolitics.” Facilitator Gail Harris, U.S. Navy (retired), will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association. She…

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet
Community

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet

May 3, 2019

Laurie Webster and Chuck LaRue will discuss new research from the Cedar Mesa Perishables Project. There will be a social at 6:30 p.m. before the meeting. Webster is a specialist…

DeColores Civitan to meet
Community

DeColores Civitan to meet

May 3, 2019

The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, contact Christine Phillips at 385-5316 or visit www.decolorescivitan.org.

High Noon Rotary to meet
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet

May 3, 2019

Yui Nakagawa, an exchange student from Japan, will present information about her country, family and her experiences from living in the U.S. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch will…

TOPS to host open house
Community

TOPS to host open house

May 3, 2019

This free event will begin with weigh-in at 8:30 a.m., followed by a meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. TOPS is an affordable, effective weight loss support program open to…

Steamworks to tap Pineapple Express firkin
Food

Steamworks to tap Pineapple Express firkin

April 30, 2019

du1-i-syn For this firkin, Steamwork’s brewers started with a base of the Sultan of Stoke, the brewery’s New England style or juicy IPA. “These IPAs are known for their low…

Thank you from Cancer Coalition of S.W. Colorado
Community

Thank you from Cancer Coalition of S.W. Colorado

April 30, 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…

Thank you from Animas High School
Community

Thank you from Animas High School

April 30, 2019

We are grateful for the hospitality of the Durango Elks Lodge, an excellent event venue staffed by helpful folks. Thank you, too, to the local businesses that donated prizes for…