Southwest Lifestyle

Free health care workshop to be held Friday
Health

Free health care workshop to be held Friday

October 17, 2018

Renee Loranger of USHealth Advisors and the Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center will show people how to look at health care options and make the best coverage choices for…

Mindfulness Foundations course starts Oct. 22
Health

Mindfulness Foundations course starts Oct. 22

October 17, 2018

The course will integrate four key areas of mindfulness, including attention, wisdom, values and an open heart. The cost is $250. For more information and to register, visit www.mindfullifeprogram.org or…

Pope defrocks 2 Chilean bishops accused of sex abuse
Religion

Pope defrocks 2 Chilean bishops accused of sex abuse

October 17, 2018

Pope Francis poses with Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera and his wife Cecilia Morel during a private audience at the Vatican, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.Associated Press file The Vatican’s unusually detailed…

Free weight loss lecture at Durango Public Library on Oct. 29
Southwest Life

Free weight loss lecture at Durango Public Library on Oct. 29

October 15, 2018

This discussion will be based upon scientific evidence and offer surprising, unconventional viewpoints toward nutrition and wellness. Douglas Lucas will delve into the evidence about sugar consumption, its metabolic effects…

Study: 1 in 3 US adults eat fast food each day
Food

Study: 1 in 3 US adults eat fast food each day

October 13, 2018

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study released on Oct. 3 finds that one in three U.S. adults eat fast food on any given day.Christopher Millette/Erie Times-News via AP…

Don’t give up your fight against weeds this fall
Southwest Life

Don’t give up your fight against weeds this fall

October 13, 2018

A Scotch thistle, left, and a musk thistle, right, emerge from the ground in Durango.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file After an unusually hot and dry summer, fall is fully upon us.…

How to take winning photographs presentation
Southwest Life

How to take winning photographs presentation

October 13, 2018

Wendland is one of the jurors in the annual photography competition at the La Plata County Fair and a professor in the Art & Design Department at Fort Lewis College.…

Rate of new Ebola cases has doubled since September
Health

Rate of new Ebola cases has doubled since September

October 12, 2018

In a statement, the International Rescue Committee said it was “alarmed” that there were 33 new cases between Oct. 1 and Tuesday, versus 41 cases during all of September. Most…

Flu shots recommended in October
Health

Flu shots recommended in October

October 12, 2018

San Juan Basin Public Health encourages residents to receive their immunizations from their primary care provider. Flu shots are a preventive care benefit for children and adults covered under the…

Thank you letters
Community

Thank you letters

October 12, 2018

I would like to say thank you so much for each one of these businesses and community members for their time, supplies and financial contributions for making my Eagle Project…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

October 12, 2018

Saturday Rock climbing & hot springs, 8 a.m., Outdoor Pursuits, Student Life Center; $70 for members of Outdoor Pursuits. Demystifying Entrepreneurship, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Peaks Hotel…

Senior Calendar
Community

Senior Calendar

October 12, 2018

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m. Belly Dance Club. 12:30 p.m. Recreational Bridge. 12:45 p.m. Canasta. 1 to 4 p.m. Medicare. 1…

Bridge scores
Community

Bridge scores

October 12, 2018

Oct. 4: Non-Life Master First: J. Fusco/J. Goldstein First: K. & S. Hasz Third: A. & R. Davis Fourth: R. Houston/D. Sher Oct. 5: Open Pairs First: C. & J…

Quilt of Valor recognizes local service members
Community

Quilt of Valor recognizes local service members

October 12, 2018

The Quilts of Valor Foundation makes handmade quilts to give comfort and honor men and women for military service. Hunter and Hiner are members of the Florida Grange No.306, and…

Ignacio passport help event will be held Oct. 20
Community

Ignacio passport help event will be held Oct. 20

October 12, 2018

Those interested in applying for a passport are welcome. There will be help with applications, photos and mailing. For more information, visit www.travel.state.gov or call 563-4322.

Cowboy Gathering Parade announces awards
Community

Cowboy Gathering Parade announces awards

October 12, 2018

Most Impressive Horse Entry: America’s Mustangs/National Mustang Association ColoradoMost Impressive Mule or Donkey Entry: Mediterranean Miniature Donkeys Most Fashionable Animal Entry- Mercy: Super DogsBest Spirit of the Old West: Cowboy…

La Plata Youth Services receives $25,000 award
Community

La Plata Youth Services receives $25,000 award

October 12, 2018

La Plata provides support to local young people facing challenges in school, home and court. Scott Smith, program manager of the Community in Schools Partnerships, said in a news release…

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

October 12, 2018

John Purser and Susan Atkinson will present information about climate change and new ideas for citizen carbon credits. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch is available for $17. For…