Southwest Lifestyle

Thank you to stranger who shoveled out my truck

In this age of acrimony and contentiousness, it’s comforting to know there are still kind people willing to help a…

February 19, 2022

And the West is History

And the West is History: Engine 315 and Joy Cabin at Brookside Park – 1963

Locomotive 315 was built in 1895 for the Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad and acquired by the Denver & Rio…

Four Corners Slow Money annual meeting to be held

Four Corners Slow Money annual member meeting and farmer pitch fest will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb.…

Durango Area Association of Realtors awarding scholarships

The Durango Area Association of Realtors will award 2022 graduating students scholarships to the school of their choice. Students can…

DAR chapter donates school supplies

Sarah Platt Decker Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, deliver “Sunshine Boxes” with school supplies to local first graders. (Courtesy…

Durango Farmers Market accepting applications

Durango Farmers Market is now accepting applications for the 2022 season. Participants can apply at http://www.durangofarmersmarket.com until March 12. Those…

Elks Lodge offers scholarships

Durango Elks Lodge No. 507 is offering $15,000 in scholarships for local students attending college in fall 2022. Three applications…

Conservation district awarding scholarships

The La Plata Conservation District is awarding scholarships to qualified La Plata County students. Scholarships are for those who: Are…

Health

COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy may protect babies after birth

A health worker administers a dose of a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination clinic in 2021 at the Reading…

February 15, 2022

Travel

A gun in your carry-on? Some are calling for stiffer fines

Transportation Security Administration officers process passengers at a security screening area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in SeaTac, Wash., on May…

February 15, 2022

And the West is History

And the West is History: Cattle Drive on 11th Street – Ca. 1916

For much of its history, Durango was considered a “cow town.” Many early city residents kept a stable with milk…

February 11, 2022

Ignacio Middle School honor roll

4.0 GPA Eighth grade: Alyssa Atencio, Trace Crane and Autumn Schulz. Seventh grade: Katie Cundiff, Thunder Windy Boy Hebert, Matrim…

February 10, 2022

Resident thanks medical staff

I was taken by the paramedics to the ER at Mercy Hospital. I want to tell everyone how efficient the…

Cancer support group to host workshop

Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado will host a free online workshop called “Coping with the Cost of Cancer” from 5:30…

High Noon Rotary accepting scholarship applications

Durango High Noon Rotary is offering $25,000 in scholarships for students attending college, community college, vocational or paramedic programs in…

Local scouts collect food for drive

The Great Southwest Boy Scouts of America and local Boy Scouts of America units are collecting food donations for their…

Southwest La Plata Library District partners with Powerhouse

The Southwest La Plata Library District has partnered with the Powerhouse Science Center to check out free Powerhouse Science Museum…

North Animas Village organizes fire victim donation drive

As part of National Village Day, North Animas Village organized a donation drive for the victims of the Marshall Fire…

Health

How to prevent early birth? Study explores sugarless gum

A dentist holds a model of teeth and a toothbrush in Seattle. For many years, studies have shown that gum…

February 7, 2022

Travel

Travel groups want to scrap testing requirement to enter U.S.

Passengers get a COVID-19 test at Heathrow Airport in London on Nov. 29, 2021. Airline and tourism groups are pushing…

February 7, 2022

Sooner the survivor

dog survives 45-foot fall from cliff

February 5, 2022

And the West is History

And the West is History: Goldenaires – 1965

Durango’s American Legion Post 28 started a Drum and Bugle Corps in 1929. It functioned intermittently through the 1930s until…

February 4, 2022

Board of County Commissioners seeks volunteers

La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers for County Boards and Commissions. Those who serve in these…

Stillwater music thanks event supporters

Warmest winter thanks to all the people and businesses that made Stillwater Music’s 10th annual Winter Wonder Bands gala concert…

Pine Needle Dry Goods collecting donations

In partnership with Volunteers of America, Pine Needle Dry Goods is collected clothing and personal item donations for Durango-area veterans…

Citizens’ Police Academy postponed

The Durango Police Department has postponed the Citizens’ Police Academy because of the community omicron surge. CPA is a 12-week…