Southwest Lifestyle

Community

Senior center announces dining change

The decision was made based on the risks associated with people dining together without masks and within 6 feet of…

September 3, 2021

Southwest Life

Birds of prey face global decline from habitat loss, poisons

“Girlie,“ a 29-year-old Philippine Eagle at the Parks and Wildlife Center at Manila's Quezon City is seen in 2010. An…

September 2, 2021

Southwest Life

Homeless campers in Colorado’s national forests increase during pandemic

sees illegal sites proliferate in the Pike National Forest

September 2, 2021

Regional News

Wild horses and ancient fishing presentations featured in September

Wild mustangs of the Spring Creek Basin Herd in Disappointment Valley are healthy and are seeing snowfall on their range.Courtesy…

August 30, 2021

Southwest Life

Fossil leaves may reveal climate in last era of dinosaurs

Ben Lloyd, director of experimental operations, uses a machine to examine the exchange of gases between ginkgo leaves and their…

August 30, 2021

Southwest Life

San Juan National Forest continues construction on the Cutthroat Trail

San Juan National Forest, volunteers and partners, including Southwest Conservation Corps and Durango Trails, resumed trail construction on the new…

August 30, 2021

Community

Fenceline Cider to buy apples from residents

Fencline Cider will buy apples from community members at 25 cents per pound ($500 per ton) delivered to Fenceline in…

August 27, 2021

Community

History Live Durango returns

The events were organized by Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable, a regional collaborative of nonprofit organizations who produce public humanities programs,…

August 27, 2021

Community

Alternative Horizons to host golf tournament

For more information, to sponsor or to register, visit www.alternativehorizons.org or call 247-4374. Those experiencing domestic violence, call the Alternative…

August 27, 2021

Community

100+ Women Who Care La Plata to meet

The group meets three times a year for one hour each meeting. Three members are randomly selected to pitch a…

August 27, 2021

Community

History Live returns this September

Events were organized by Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable, a regional collaborative of nonprofit organizations that produce public humanities programs, in…

August 27, 2021

Community

Library to host ice cream social

Participants will learn about the library’s fall programming for youths. There will be games and activities for all ages and…

August 27, 2021

Community

Parks and Rec releases activity guide

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

August 27, 2021

Community

Fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer’s research

The $10 per person entry fee will go toward the fight to stop Alzheimer’s disease. Instructors will lead the class,…

August 27, 2021

And the West is History

And the West is History: Durango Downtown – 1951

In many people’s mind, the era before the 1960s is often thought of in terms of black and white. Television,…

August 27, 2021

Local News

Newly discovered trout to be restored in Wolf Creek headwaters

Juan cutthroat to be stocked in 2022, after non-native fish removed

August 26, 2021

Travel

5 ways to prepare and pack for COVID-era travel

Adobe Stockcca A lot has changed in the travel world since the pre-pandemic days of 2019. Should you bring your…

August 25, 2021

Travel

TSA extends into January mask rule for airline passengers

Federal officials are extending into January a requirement that people on airline flights and public transportation wear face masks to…

August 23, 2021

Community

Southwest Roundtable expands History Live project

Elsa Wolff will appear as Amelia Earhart on Sept. 23. (Courtesy) Co-sponsored by Colorado Humanities and the Southwest Colorado Humanities…

August 21, 2021

Health

U.S. health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19

U.S. health officials Wednesday recommended all Americans get COVID-19 booster shots to shore up their protection amid the surging delta…

August 20, 2021

And the West is History

And the West is History: Gem Theatre –1921

The Gem Theatre at the northwest corner of 10th Street and Main Avenue is pictured in 1921. It was just…

August 20, 2021

Community

Neighborhood hosts happy hour

The neighborhood features organic gardens and an active community and is surrounded by more than 350 acres of meadows, pastures…

August 20, 2021

Community

Daughters of the American Revolution to meet

Ruth Lambert will discuss investigative procedures and the ongoing work of the Pioneer Cemetery in Pagosa Springs. The meeting is…

August 20, 2021

Community

Volunteers of America to host scavenger hunt

Challenges will take players to several landmarks around downtown Durango. Challenges maybe completed any time throughout the month. Families are…

August 20, 2021

Community

Community Connections to host annual meeting

Participants will learn more about Community Connections, its leadership and the organization’s plans for the future. To join the meeting,…

August 20, 2021

Community

VFW Post 4031 to host youth fishing derby

must be accompanied by an adult during derby

August 20, 2021

Southwest Life

Elm seed bugs can be a major nuisance pest

The elm seed bug is relatively new to our area, with the first detections made in 2017 in Mesa, Delta…

August 16, 2021

Regional News

Western states face first federal water cuts

People take pictures of Lake Mead near Hoover Dam at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area on Aug. 13 in…

August 16, 2021

Community

Animas Valley Grange to host tour of Farmer Training Program at Old Fort

Animas Valley Grange will host a tour of the Farmer Training Program entitled “Growing Resilient Food and Farmers” from 10…

August 16, 2021

Community

Durango Fire Protection District to host dedication, open house

Durango Fire Protection District will host a dedication and open house at its Fire Training Facility from 9 a.m. to…

August 16, 2021