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Thank you letters
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…
Community
Fort Lewis College Calendar
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…
Community
Senior Calendar
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…
Community
Bridge scores
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…
Community
Quilt of Valor recognizes local service members
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…
Community
Ignacio passport help event will be held Oct. 20
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.
Community
Cowboy Gathering Parade announces awards
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…
Community
La Plata Youth Services receives $25,000 award
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…
Community
Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
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…
Food
Does Durango have an iconic dish? If so, what is it?
Mexican cuisine, beef in various forms nominated as favorites
Travel
Google’s Waze expands carpooling service throughout U.S.
The Waze application is displayed on a smartphone in San Francisco. On Wednesday, Google announced it will begin offering its pay-to-carpool service throughout the U.S. in an effort to reduce…
Health
Finding answers for patients with rarest of rare diseases
Jon and Kari Kilquist sit with their children, from left, Will, Emmy and Owen, at their home in Murphysboro, Ill. Will was born with a long list of mysterious symptoms…
Health
Food safety training will be held Saturday
The class will cover specifics of the Colorado Cottage Food Act and safe operation of a food business. The cost is $30 and advance registration is required. For more information…
Religion
Mormon leader: Nicknames for faith are ‘victory for Satan’
Addressing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ twice-yearly conference in Salt Lake City, Russell M. Nelson said the church’s name “is not negotiable.” “When the Savior clearly states…
Food
Farmers Market Profile: Stone Free has lasted since market’s inception
Farm brings produce from Arriola
Southwest Life
Preservation effort targets legendary cattleman’s historic barn
Charles Goodnight built ranch west of Pueblo
Travel
Mass tourism overwhelms Croatia’s ‘Game of Thrones’ town
‘It’s chaos, the whole thing is chaos’
Southwest Life
Agency recommends reclassifying razorback from endangered to threatened
A Colorado River razorback sucker swims in a tank at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office in Lakewood. Officials say that the rare Colorado River fish has been pulled…
Health
FDA expands use of cervical cancer vaccine up to age 45
A vial and packaging for the Gardasil 9 vaccine. On Oct. 5, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the use of the company’s cervical cancer vaccine to adults…
Food
A little of this, a little of that: Puttanesca!
Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca.Goran Kosanovic and Bonnie Benwick/Washington Post That’s the beautiful thing about back-pocket pasta dishes: You can return to them time and again, and make them your own. I…
Travel
High in Sicily’s mountains, residents enjoy life’s simple pleasures
In more dangerous times, this was where much of Sicily’s population settled, building castles, towns, monasteries and churches on steep slopes and the tops of mountains as protection against invaders…
Religion
Christian TV network enters world of 24-hour news
CEO of Christian Broadcasting Network and son of founder Pat Robertson, Gordon Robertson says the new CBN News Channel will produce a wide range of original programming and commentary.Associated Press…
Southwest Life
Orchard social, tree sale set for Oct. 13 in Mancos
Heritage apple trees and Fenceline Cider will be sold starting at 2 p.m. Sweetwater Gypsies wood-fired pizza will be available at 4 p.m., and live music by The Great Contention…
Travel
New Zealand fines travelers who won’t unlock secure devices
The law came into effect on Oct. 1 as part of an update of 22-year-old customs legislation. It also gives customs officials authority to copy data found on searched devices.…
Health
Therapy dogs can spread superbugs to kids, hospital finds
Therapy dog Winnie at the university’s hospital in Baltimore, Md. Therapy dogs who visit hospital patients can bring joy, affection, and – superbug bacteria – according to a new study…
Religion
Mormon no more: Tabernacle Choir renamed in big church shift
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs during the opening session of the two-day Mormon church conference in Salt Lake City. The well-known Mormon Tabernacle Choir was renamed Friday, Oct. 5, 2018,…
Community
Thank you letters
The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado appreciates the generous support of all those who attended our Community Taste philanthropy dinner, providing important funds for the mission of the Foundation. We…
Community
Senior Calendar
2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 10 a.m. VIP meeting. 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m. Belly dance. 12:30 p.m. Rec. bridge. 12:45 p.m. Canasta 1 p.m. Pool.…
Community
August births
Angela and James Hill, Farmington, Madisyn Grace, 7 lbs., 11 oz., 4:38 a.m. Aug. 1. Serina and Brian Lopez, Bloomfield, Savanah Lynn, 6 lbs., 5 oz., 8:05 a.m. Aug 2.…