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And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 6, 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 25 years ago:…

Fort Lewis College to host conservation workshop
Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College to host conservation workshop

May 5, 2018

Mountain Studies Institute – in partnership with San Juan National Forest, Mesa Verde National Park and Southwest Conservation Corps – will host a two-day networking event for agencies, nonprofits, local…

Drug epidemic ensnares 25-year-old pill for nerve pain
Health

Drug epidemic ensnares 25-year-old pill for nerve pain

May 4, 2018

The 25-year-old non-opioid pain drug gabapentin is one of the most prescribed medications in the U.S., ranking ninth over 2017, according to prescription tracker GoodRx. Researchers attribute the recent surge…

Electric vehicle questions to be answered Monday
Southwest Life

Electric vehicle questions to be answered Monday

May 4, 2018

Those who attend can learn about how to use electric transportation and cut down on fuel costs and air pollution emissions. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2jnKvlC.

May library events
Community

May library events

May 4, 2018

Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby story time. Interactive activities with music, stories, finger-plays, counting rhymes and playtime for infants to 18-month-old children. Parents and caregivers are welcome. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.: Toddler…

March births
Community

March births

May 4, 2018

Emily McCollum and Oscar Benitez, Bayfield, Oliver Clark, 5 lbs., 13 oz., 2:04 p.m., March 1. Nancy and Cody Mattice, Durango, Thorin Stonehelm, 7 lbs., 6:58 p.m., March 2. Leigh…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

May 4, 2018

Saturday “A Celebration of Dance” Ballet Durango performance, 5 p.m., Community Concert Hall. Wednesday Teacher Education graduate program information session, 4:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet Thursday
Community

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet Thursday

May 4, 2018

Heather Lundquist will present the program “Quilt Documentation: Why and How.” The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, call Marie Wester at 247-9648.

Bridge scores
Community

Bridge scores

May 4, 2018

April 26 Non-Life Master First: J. Klungtvedt, J. Walter Second: B. Cugini, C. Schadt Third: C. Bronson, P. Hemphill Fourth: A. Davis, M. Harlow Five: K. and S. Hasz Sixth:…

Senior Calendar
Community

Senior Calendar

May 4, 2018

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 9:30 a.m. AAA meeting. 10 a.m. Visually Impaired Persons meeting. 10:15 a.m. Watch Your Step exercise. 12:30 p.m. Recreational bridge. 12:45…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 4, 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 25 years ago:…

Steamworks releases ‘Hotpricot’ firkin
Food

Steamworks releases ‘Hotpricot’ firkin

May 3, 2018

The base of Hotpricot is Steamworks’ Steam Engine Lager, a lager noted for its malt sweetness and hop spice with a smooth, dry finish. “The Hotpricot will be similar to…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 3, 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 25 years ago:…

Pope to Chile abuse victims: ‘I was part of the problem’
Religion

Pope to Chile abuse victims: ‘I was part of the problem’

May 2, 2018

Pope Francis attends his weekly general audience, in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday.Andrew Medichini/Associated Press Juan Carlos Cruz, James Hamilton and Jose Andres Murillo spoke to reporters Wednesday…