Southwest Life
Bears Ears National Monument advisory panel new flashpoint in debate
Strong proponents of monument left off 15-member panel
Southwest Lifestyle
Travel
In India, election workers travel 4 days, 300 miles to get to 1 voter
Election workers in India traveled 300 miles over four days across winding mountain roads and river valleys on behalf of a single voter. Malogam is a remote hamlet in forested…
Community
Colorado Native Plant Society to host wildflower identification workshop
“Introduction to Colorado Wildflowers Workshop” will help participants develop skills to identify different species found in the Durango area. The class will include how plants are named and identified, review…
Health
U.S. measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years
A woman receives a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine March 27 at the Rockland County Health Department in Pomona, N.Y. Measles cases in the U.S. this year have climbed to…
Religion
National Day of Prayer asks us to love our neighbors
A National Day of Prayer event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave., in Durango.Associated Press file This year, the Durango…
And the West is History
Photo: Dance party
No one can say Fort Lewis College students do not know how to have fun. This picture was taken around 1916 on the old FLC campus, then a high school,…
Community
Senior Center Calendar
2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Daily 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Billiards, reading, darts, TV, meal. Monday 10 a.m. Intermediate Bridge. 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m. Belly Dance. 12:30 p.m. Recreational Bridge.…
Community
March births
Brookllynn and Jonathan Archuleta, Aztec, Neil Dacy, 7 lbs. 11 oz., 9:21 a.m. March 3. Lauren and Jeb Davis, Durango, Arlo Grey, 7 lbs. 6 oz., 5:55 a.m. March 6.…
Community
May library events
Ongoing events Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby Storytime. A lapsit storytime for infants-18 months. Interactive fun with music, stories, fingerplays, counting rhymes and playtime. Babies should bring their parents or caregivers…
Community
Blue Lotus Feet to offer kirtan
This kirtan will be roll out new chants, including a new version of the Gayatri mantra and a powerful new Gate Gate, created by Josh Hoffman (Eldergrown bassist/vocalist) and Cheryl…
Community
Fort Lewis College Calendar
Saturday Commencement, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium. Skyhawks Softball vs. Dixie State University, noon to 2 p.m., Aspen Field, cost: free. Skyhawks Softball vs. Dixie State University, 2…
Community
Bridge Scores
(ALL PAIRS SCORED 50+ PERCENT) April 18 – Non-Life Master First: S. Mondin/P. Roe Second: S. Bradley/S. Halseth Third: J. Skjold/S. Zerbe Fourth: J. Goldstein/J. Hayes Fifth: C. Bronson/P. Hemphill…
Community
Evryman men’s group to meet
This group promotes connecting men more deeply to themselves and their relationships. All men are welcomed. . Enter the building on the north (river) side. The meeting will be held…
Community
Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.
Community
SJBPH to host deconstructing equity discussion
Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler will give the presentation. Tyler is the founder and principal trainer at The Equity Project,LLC. She will discuss definitions of diversity, inclusivity, equity, equality and fairness…
Southwest Life
San Juan National Forest firewood permits to go on sale
A minimum purchase of $20 allows the permit-holder to gather 2½ cords of dead and downed firewood from the San Juan National Forest for personal use. Permits are valid until…
Community
Animas Museum to host obituary writing class
Anne Butler, formerly of The Durango Herald, will teach people how to write an obituary for themselves or others. There is no cost for this event. To attend, call 259-2402…
Community
Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet
Ashley Hein with 4 The Child will give a presentation. For more information about upcoming programs, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org. Follow the club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/durangodaybreak.
Community
DeColores Civitan to meet Tuesday
The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, call Christine Phillips at 385-5316 or visit www.decolorescivitan.org.
Community
Rotary Club of Durango to meet
Devine will address the dangers of radon, how to test for it and how to interpret the results. Free short-term and long-term radon test kits will be available for attendees.…
Community
Durango Farmers Market seeks participants
Applications can be found on its website on the Applications page. For more information and applications, visit www.durangofarmersmarket.com.
Community
Durango Adult Education Center to offer beginning conversation Nepali class
The class will cover basic vocabulary and phrases to communicate on travels to Nepal, and is geared toward those with little or no knowledge of Nepali who want to learn…
Community
SJMA to host backpacking light seminar
It’s easy to lighten your backpacking equipment substantially, down to a base weight under 20 pounds for lightweight backpacking, and under 10 pounds for ultralight backpacking, without sacrificing comfort or…
Health
Durango endometriosis specialist offers patients relief from pain
Often misunderstood condition can lead to years of suffering
Religion
First Presbyterian Church offers cleaning, repair of equipment used by disabled people
Volunteers at this community service initiative will clean and repair equipment used by disabled people at the Car Wash Machine, 3270 Main Ave. People are invited to bring their equipment…
Health
Mercy to offer weight management class
The classes will be led by Dr. Sarah Goodpastor, Marge Morris, Flow Wolf and Elaine Blackmer. Participants should register and complete a health history and lifestyle questionnaire before the first…
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Grand Canyon Trust to host volunteer trip
Volunteer trip hosted by Grand Canyon Trustdu1-i-syn The Bureau of Land Management authorizes grazing on 7.8 million acres of public lands in Colorado. Impacts from grazing can be seen on…
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FLC students can join Lower Dolores River restoration project
The group will camp at Bradfield Bridge and plant native trees and shrubs in a former agricultural area to help restore the area to its natural beauty. The trip includes…
Health
Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid classes
A basic first-aid class will be held at 3 p.m. and an adult/child/infant CPR class will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday.An adult/child/infant CPR class and a CPR class for…
Food
Is it possible to drink without the harmful effects?
Growing movement tries to have its cocktails and drink them too