Southwest Lifestyle

Person grateful for man who plowed driveway
Community

Person grateful for man who plowed driveway

January 31, 2019

My neighbor said a tall man in a gray Toyota truck went by his house and stopped at my house. How wonderful to come home to a clean driveway. All…

Animas High School grateful for support
Community

Animas High School grateful for support

January 31, 2019

Kirk Komick and his staff contribute so much to our community, always with grace and style, and we appreciate their support! Animas High School

Women to present climbing presentation Thursday
Community

Women to present climbing presentation Thursday

January 31, 2019

Rodey climbed Kilimanjaro when she was 73. Malcom made the trek at 64. Together, they will intertwine their separate experiences in an entertaining presentation that will include background about Africa’s…

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

January 31, 2019

Larry Turner will talk about the Guatemala Medical Team needs. For more information, visit durangodaybreakrotary.org.

DeColores Civitan to meet Tuesday
Community

DeColores Civitan to meet Tuesday

January 31, 2019

The club conducts projects such as working with Community Connections, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Salvation Army, Durango Adult Education Center, and highway cleanup, among others. The meeting is free and…

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

January 31, 2019

Hanley Frost will present about Southern Ute History. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch is available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Durango Rotary Club to meet Tuesday
Community

Durango Rotary Club to meet Tuesday

January 31, 2019

Albert, a longtime Rotarian, is president of San Juan Services, a local company which manages and develops hotels, commercial and residential real estate. The club’s dinner meeting will start at…

Pope reaffirms priest celibacy but makes case for exception
Religion

Pope reaffirms priest celibacy but makes case for exception

January 29, 2019

Pope Francis, flanked by Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti, answers reporters’ questions Sunday aboard the plane after taking off from Panama City.Alessandra Tarantino/Associated Press Francis said he believes priestly celibacy is…

Pope lowers expectations for next month’s sex abuse summit
Religion

Pope lowers expectations for next month’s sex abuse summit

January 28, 2019

Pope Francis, flanked by Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti, answers reporters’ questions Sunday aboard the plane after taking off from Panama City.Alessandra Tarantino/Associated Press Francis told reporters returning from Panama on…

Health department offers HPV vaccine
Health

Health department offers HPV vaccine

January 27, 2019

Every year in the U.S., human papillomavirus causes 30,700 cancers in men and women, and each day, 33 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Vaccination is recommended for boys and…

Steamworks to tap Snickerdoodle firkin during Snowdown
Food

Steamworks to tap Snickerdoodle firkin during Snowdown

January 27, 2019

du1-i-syn Steamworks Brewing Co. plans to continue its ongoing Firkin Fridays series by tapping a “Snickerdoode” firkin at 3 p.m. Friday at its downtown brewpub and Purgy’s at Purgatory Resort.…

Miller Middle School to host health forum Feb. 6
Health

Miller Middle School to host health forum Feb. 6

January 26, 2019

A panel of specialists will discuss gut-brain health and how it affects migraines, ADHD, depression, the teen brain and more. The event will be hosted by Miller Parent Action Committee…

Friends of the Arts offers thanks
Community

Friends of the Arts offers thanks

January 25, 2019

With the help and fun personalities of Debra May, Nancy Macho, Susie Amman, Mary Kay Lambert and Carol Bruno, this fundraiser was a huge success. Thanks to all Durango Friends…

Great Decisions discussion group to meet Tuesday
Community

Great Decisions discussion group to meet Tuesday

January 25, 2019

The discussion will be led by Katherine Burgess. She will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association and lead participants in a discussion of the issues.…

Library to hold talk about near death experiences
Community

Library to hold talk about near death experiences

January 25, 2019

Aronson will discuss questions such as: Are research findings and personal accounts credible? And most important, what does it all mean? Aronson retired as senior instructional designer for the California…