Southwest Lifestyle

McDonald’s moves cheeseburgers off Happy Meal menu
Food

McDonald’s moves cheeseburgers off Happy Meal menu

February 19, 2018

Diners can still ask specifically for cheeseburgers or chocolate milk with the kid’s meal, but the fast-food company said that not listing them will reduce how often they’re ordered. Since…

First United Methodist to start new sermon series
Religion

First United Methodist to start new sermon series

February 19, 2018

Associated Press file The congregation will read the New Testament’s book of Mark during the 40 days of Lent before Easter and learn what it means to experience hope, healing…

Center of Southwest Studies to open new exhibit
Southwest Life

Center of Southwest Studies to open new exhibit

February 19, 2018

New items will be on display with Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s personal collection of bead work and in the Treasures of the Southwest Gallery, including Puebloan textiles, Mata Ortiz ceramics, paintings…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 18, 2018

Courtesy of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College 75 years ago: A Farmington teenager and his girl companion were injured near Aztec when the car they were…

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

February 18, 2018

Foreign exchange student Lily Bisantz will present information about the year she spent abroad in France. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org.

Fort Lewis College to host medicinal plant talk
Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College to host medicinal plant talk

February 18, 2018

Osha is native to the San Juan Mountains and used medicinally. Fitzgerald has 29 years of experience with the Forest Service. For more information, call John Bregar, Southwest Colorado Chapter…

I like my eggs served with a side of pet names, hon
Food

I like my eggs served with a side of pet names, hon

February 17, 2018

“You want a splash more coffee, hon?” I’m fully aware that such provincial friendliness is frowned upon by polite society. The record is filled with diners who fairly faint at…

Fort Lewis College to hold Sustainability Summit
Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College to hold Sustainability Summit

February 17, 2018

The keynote speaker will be Sam Daley-Harris, an activist, author and social entrepreneur, who will discuss the theme: “Are Silence and Shouting Our Only Two Options for Making Change?” The…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

February 17, 2018

du1-i-syn La Plata County Judge Suzanne Carlson and Colorado State Patrol Cap. Adrian Driscoll will speak about the opioid crisis at the meeting. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 17, 2018

Courtesy of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College 75 years ago: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rae left Durango for Phoenix “on Frontier” for a short business and…

Acupuncturist to give allergy talk at Durango Public Library
Health

Acupuncturist to give allergy talk at Durango Public Library

February 17, 2018

The talk, titled “Resolving Airborne Allergies and Digestive Sensitivities,” will discuss using safe, non-needle treatments to resolve allergy symptoms. For more information, call Gates at 259-9488 or visit www.allergyreliefbeyondbelief.com.

Popular coffee shop reopens in Dolores
Food

Popular coffee shop reopens in Dolores

February 16, 2018

Owner Mark Looper took over the former Pony Expresso building and, along with his girlfriend Misty Henderson, remodeled it to make room for more tables. A newly installed bar with…

Bridge scores
Community

Bridge scores

February 16, 2018

Feb. 8 Non-Life Master First: R. Farkouh, C. Schadt Second: L. Hawk, M. Swanson Third: B. Attwood, S. Zerbe Third: D. and S. Saunders Feb. 9 Open Pairs First: J.…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

February 16, 2018

Sunday “Latin Nights” with San Juan Symphony, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall. Monday Blood drive, 11 a.m., Student Union, Vallecito Room. Tuesday Microsoft Word and Outlook workshop, 1 p.m., Reed…

Senior Calendar
Community

Senior Calendar

February 16, 2018

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Closed for President’s Day. Tuesday 9 a.m. Crafts. 9:15 a.m. Tai chi. 9:30 a.m. Zumba. 10:30 a.m. AARP meeting, ballroom dance…

January births
Community

January births

February 16, 2018

Natalia and Matthew Vaughn, Durango, Ariel Skye, 6 lbs., 1 oz., 12:31 a.m., Jan. 1. Kelly and Dylan Ozier, Bayfield, Venus Leah, 7 lbs., 12 oz., 5:35 a.m., Jan. 2.…

Durango area churches to offer Lenten ecumenical services
Religion

Durango area churches to offer Lenten ecumenical services

February 15, 2018

Associated Press file Feb. 21: Faith Community Church, 1400 Highway 172.Feb. 28: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road.March 7: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2611 Junction St.March 14: First…