Southwest Lifestyle

Community breakfast to be held at grange

A community breakfast will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 30 at the Marvel Grange Hall, 217 County…

October 22, 2021

And the West is History: Ninth Street Bridge Construction – 1979

By its very nature, bridge construction is often controversial. In the mid-1930s, many northern Californians were opposed to the construction…

October 22, 2021

Community

Shaffer Named to dean’s list

Durangoan Aidan Shaffer was named to Biola University’s dean’s list for academic excellence. Shaffer, a psychology major, was one of…

October 22, 2021

Community

Durangoan graduates from Kansas State

Durangoan Jackson Schroeder graduated from Kansas State University over the summer with a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology. Nearly 570…

October 22, 2021

Community

Hesperus Ski Swap seeks volunteers

Set-up on starting at 8 a.m. Nov. 4.Public check-in from 3-8 p.m. Nov. 4.Vendor check-in starting at 8 a.m. Nov.…

October 22, 2021

Health

COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots

A nurse loads a syringe with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Jackson, Miss. Millions more Americans can get a COVID-19…

October 21, 2021

Regional News

Southwest Basin water plan update seeks public comment

outline water management in Southwest Colorado

October 20, 2021

Southwest Life

Project aims to preserve an Arizona tribe’s cultural history

Petroglyphs in Grapevine Canyon just outside of Laughlin, Nev., near the Arizona state line. The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe is…

October 20, 2021

Southwest Life

Q&A: La Nina’s back and it’s not good for parts of the dry West

County of Santa Barbara Fire Department firefighters extinguish a roadside fire Oct. 13 next to train tracks off of the…

October 18, 2021

Travel

‘Into the Wild’ bus on display during preservation work

The abandoned bus where Christopher McCandless starved to death in 1992 is seen in 2006 near Healy, Alaska. The bus…

October 18, 2021

Local News

Monarch Pass could serve as a new model for wildfire mitigation in treacherous areas

90% of the tall spruce in the area have been killed by beetles

October 17, 2021

Community

Durango woman’s starfish cactus reveals a stinky surprise

Durangoan MaryLou Brewer's starfish cactus has bloomed with the smell of rotting meat. (Courtesy of David Johnson) At first, Durango…

October 15, 2021

Community

Marvel Grange to host potluck, discussion

Taco meat, shells and tortillas will be provided, the rest of meal is potluck. The program will begin about 7:30…

October 15, 2021

Community

Durango AARP to host discussion

Everyone is invited to attend, regardless of membership status. The topic of discussion will be “Where do we go from…

October 15, 2021

Community

Community Foundation grateful for support

We thank the many generous golfers who attended, 18 philanthropic hole sponsors – such supportive local businesses, and we wish…

October 15, 2021

And the West is History

And the West is History: Ready for the County Marble Tournament – ca. 1956

In 1955, 25-year-old Leadville native, Western State College graduate and Korean War era veteran Adolph Kuss was hired by the…

October 15, 2021

Regional News

Forest Service seeks to pinpoint Hanging Lake headwaters

Hanging Lake seen on Aug. 25 near Glenwood Springs. (Hugh Carey, The Colorado Sun)Hugh Carey/The Colorado Sun GLENWOOD SPRINGS (AP)…

October 15, 2021

Health

FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster

On Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, U.S. health advisers said that some Americans who received Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine should get a…

October 14, 2021

Southwest Life

The fate of this wolf pack in northwest Colorado is a mystery

In August, Working Circle pictured a gray wolf using camera traps in Moffat County. State wildlife officials say they have…

October 14, 2021

Community

Thank you for caring for my 105-year-old mom

I am the son of Mitylene Schultz, recently featured in The Durango Herald for celebrating her 105th birthday. I just…

October 13, 2021

Community

Scouts helped make cowboy parade a success

After being canceled in 2020, the 2021 Durango Cowboy Gathering Parade was a big success, thanks to so many people…

October 13, 2021

Community

Mt. Allison Grange Harvest Supper to be held Oct. 23

The Harvest Supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Adults are $15, children are $5 (younger…

October 12, 2021

Southwest Life

Colorado preservation group works to preserve historic structures on forest sites

Pioneers ‘didn’t expect it to last 130 years, but here it is’

October 12, 2021

Community

Boulevard Neighborhood Association to hold annual meeting Oct. 17

The Boulevard Neighborhood Association will hold its annual meeting at 1 p.m. Oct. 17 at Mason Park. Members will hear…

October 11, 2021

Travel

Google says flight search tool can help you fly ‘greener’

Google has a new search tool that allows people to select flights based on lower carbon emissions. (Adobe Stock)Adobe Stock…

October 11, 2021

Columnists

The collaborative approach: Rethinking how we serve students in our rual area

Jessica Morrison Along this journey, they heard the rallying cries from industries hungry for a skilled future workforce, and identified…

October 9, 2021

Community

Archaeology society to meet over Zoom

After a brief business meeting, professor Kathryn Baustian will present “Violence and Conflict in the American Southwest: A Biocultural Perspective…

October 8, 2021

Community

Pine River Library to hold book sale

The Friends of the Pine River Library will hold its Shed Book Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 16…

October 8, 2021

Community

Home tour, party were a success

A big thanks to the homeowners who welcomed participants into their homes and provided information about their solar and energy…

October 8, 2021

Community

Activity Guide now available in Spanish

The Enrichment Guide lists youth and adult programs for the fall and winter seasons. Register online at DurangoGov.org/Register4Rec or in…

October 8, 2021