Darrin Parmenter, director of the La Plata County Extension Office, will discuss: How to moderate the effects of drought by understanding the interactions between water and soil.How to conserve and…
Francis picked up the kids, who hail from Syria, Nigeria and Congo, at the start of his weekly general audience and zoomed around St. Peter’s Square with them in the…
University of Pittsburgh pharmacy student Alexandria Taylor prepares syringes during a free measles vaccination clinic by the Allegheny County Health Department at the Homewood-Brushton YMCA in Pittsburgh. On Monday, U.S.…
Inside-Out Tacos.Tom McCorkle and Lisa Cherkasky/Washington Post These days, taco night at home takes as many forms as there are Tuesdays in a year, from fish with slaw on soft…
The listing fee is $25, and the submission deadline is June 14. Application forms are available at Colorado State University Extension offices across the state or through the Colorado Department…
Womenade is a grass-roots organization that provides financial assistance through one-time grants of up to $500. The purpose of the program is to help people who are normally self-sufficient and…
On this educational hike, hikers will learn about the natural and cultural history of the area. Participants must be able to hike up to 7 miles over rocky and uneven…
This is a program to provide outreach and education, behavioral health treatment, care management and other needed community based services to older adults (aged 60 and older) in the comfort…
The running event will have 10- and 4-mile courses. There will also be refreshments, music, a one-mile kids run (free), awards, raffle prizes and more on the FLC track. Ten-mile…
The mobile observatory is a science center on wheels with interactive activities for all ages, including an infrared camera, solar and celestial telescopes, a science atrium, and a 3-D topographic…
Taste of Durango will feature tastes of local craft breweries, artisan cocktails and samples from local restaurants. For more information, visit www.tasteofdurango.com.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete…
This class is ideally suited for seniors, those new to yoga or for those who want to relax and restore. Drop-ins and beginners are welcome at any time. For cost…
The garage sale will feature all sorts of great items in good condition. All profits and/or donations will go to maintain and support the Botanic Gardens, including the Demonstration Garden,…
The event will bring together resources aimed at informing and educating caregivers in an effort to empower them to fulfill their caregiving responsibilities while attending to their own needs. The…
Summer programs are fun with a purpose: engaging activities supporting academic success, leadership development, good character skills and healthy lifestyle habits, all in a safe and welcoming environment with flexible…
Regular packets are $10 and special packets are $8. Eighteen games total will be played, and there will be a guaranteed payout of $800. Food will also be available for…
This 20-hour course is part of the Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification, and is open to the public. No previous classes are required. This course discusses the methods, theories and…
Seniors may stop by the AARP booth and pick up information about the local chapter. For more information, call 259-0835 after 6 p.m.
Mancos-based farm sequesters carbon in the soil
Orlando had 75 million visitors last year as the theme park mecca continued to be the most-visited destination in the United States, tourism officials said.Associated Press file Orlando in 2018…
The Department of Homeland Security this week again waived environmental and dozens of other laws to build more barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border. Funding will come from the Defense Department…
Coloradans have many misconceptions about the coveted fish
Whether it’s a simple al fresco lunch or a romantic repast for two, a successful picnic takes planning. Make a checklist and gather ideas for which foods work best.Cheyenne Cohen/Katie…
The project would cover more than 218 square miles in the Sacramento Mountains. With a combination of prescribed fire, thinning and herbicides, forest officials want to create healthier stands of…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials stand at the new border crossing facility on the U.S.-Canadian border in Derby Line, Vt. Some along the northern U.S. border are worried the…
Native fish, riparian forest need spring flows
Both the Northwest and Southwest resource advisory councils consist of 15 residents with diverse interests in public land management, including conservationists, ranchers, outdoor recreationists, state and local government officials, and…
When mobster Al Capone was jailed in Philadelphia in 1929, one newspaper portrayed his cell as a luxurious lockup, adorned with richly colored oriental rugs, polished wood furniture and other…
