Southwest Lifestyle

Community invited to pray for La Plata County
Religion

Community invited to pray for La Plata County

May 20, 2018

Associated Press file The event is open to all followers of Jesus. Those who attend will gather for prayer, worship and song to seek God for La Plata County. For…

San Juan Basin Public Health to offer free health screenings
Health

San Juan Basin Public Health to offer free health screenings

May 20, 2018

Screenings include cholesterol, blood-glucose and blood pressure, with results and health coaching provided. SJBPH encourages residents to fast for nine hours before screenings to receive accurate results. Reservations are not…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 19, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 75 years ago:…

Mercy recognized for outstanding care
Health

Mercy recognized for outstanding care

May 19, 2018

The distinction is awarded to hospitals rated in the top 15 percent nationwide, according to Healthgrades, an online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Mercy is the only…

Animas Valley Grange to discuss old apples
Southwest Life

Animas Valley Grange to discuss old apples

May 18, 2018

Animas Valley Grange, 7271 County Road 203.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Jude and Addie Schuenemeyer, who founded the Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project, will talk about the varieties of heritage apples introduced…

Thank You Letters
Lifestyle

Thank You Letters

May 18, 2018

Durango Friends of the Arts would like to thank Alison Dance, owner of Cypress Cafe and Eno Cocktail Lounge and Wine Bar, for opening the wonderful venue on East Second…

As wildfire danger looms, Arizona forests close
Southwest Life

As wildfire danger looms, Arizona forests close

May 18, 2018

The Kaibab National Forest with Bill Williams Mountain, background, in Williams, Ariz.Dyan Bone/U.S. Forest Service via AP file Coconino National Forest officials announced Friday that the San Francisco Peaks, three…

Senior Calendar
Community

Senior Calendar

May 18, 2018

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 10 a.m. Intermediate bridge lesson. 10:15 a.m. Watch Your Step exercise. 12:30 p.m. Recreational bridge. 12:45 p.m. Canasta. 1 p.m. Coloring…

Bridge scores
Community

Bridge scores

May 18, 2018

May 10 Non-Life Master First: J. Skjold, I. Watters Second: B. Attwood, S. Zerbe Third: S. Bradley, S. Halseth Fourth: J. Mercer, J. Walter Fifth: L. Hawk, M. Swanson Sixth:…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 18, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 75 years ago:…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 17, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 75 years ago:…

Cafe au Play to host meet-ups for parents
Community

Cafe au Play to host meet-ups for parents

May 17, 2018

Grandparents meet-up: 10-11 a.m. Mondays, grandparents can attend with or without grandchildren to meet other grandparents in the community.Parents of twins meet-up: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays.Spanish speaking parents meet-up: 3:30-4:30 p.m.…

Ham radio hobbyists to meet June 2
Community

Ham radio hobbyists to meet June 2

May 16, 2018

Displays and interactive demonstrations of ham-operating equipment will be featured. Attendees will be able to view digital, long-distance, local and statewide communication technology. The event is free and open to…

Elks Lodge to give away car to deserving veteran
Community

Elks Lodge to give away car to deserving veteran

May 16, 2018

Applications are available at: the Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave.; Bo Dean’s Towing, 20909 U.S. Highway 160; and Durango Muffler and Brake, 1502 Main Ave. Applications are due June…