Southwest Lifestyle

Center for Independence to host talk
Community

Center for Independence to host talk

October 7, 2021

Join Colorado Cross Disability Coalition Executive Director Julie Reiskin to learn what long-term services and support benefits are available in Colorado and what changes are coming. The discussion will be…

Animas Valley Grange to host farm tour
Community

Animas Valley Grange to host farm tour

October 7, 2021

From 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 16, Animas Valley Grange will host a tour of two organic farms that strive to produce nutrient-dense food with methods that help address climate…

Community Treehouse to host ‘Meet the Trucks’
Community

Community Treehouse to host ‘Meet the Trucks’

October 1, 2021

Participants will be able to explore various vehicles from the community, meet community heroes, take part in a derby car race, build their own “cardboard” car zone, see classic cars,…

Rotary to meet Tuesday on Zoom
Community

Rotary to meet Tuesday on Zoom

October 1, 2021

The coalition is a community-based organization that delivers high-quality human services in rural Southwest Colorado. For more than 35 years, the organization has listened and responded to the current social,…

Cancer support group to meet on Zoom
Community

Cancer support group to meet on Zoom

October 1, 2021

The group consists of survivors and men who have been diagnosed with prostate issues including cancer. It will discuss experiences and treatments for the disease. To protect privacy, email your…

Wolfwood wolves howling with gratitude
Community

Wolfwood wolves howling with gratitude

October 1, 2021

Wolfwood does remain open, and tours are posted on the website www.wolfwoodrefuge.org. We’d love to see you and hope the area businesses will visit for a tour or staff project.…

And the West is History: Edgemont Ranch – 1915
And the West is History

And the West is History: Edgemont Ranch – 1915

October 1, 2021

Established about 10 years before this photo was taken, the Edgemont Ranch has long been familiar to the agricultural community of La Plata County. Owned by C.C. Perkins until his…

Pine River Library hosts Teddy Roosevelt lecture
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Pine River Library hosts Teddy Roosevelt lecture

September 24, 2021

Pine River Library will host “Theodore Roosevelt and the American West,” a lecture by Andrew Gulliford, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Gulliford will talk about Roosevelt’s connections with Southwest…

Electric vehicle event to be held
Community

Electric vehicle event to be held

September 23, 2021

All models/makes will be on hand at this free event. Attendees can answer questions about electric vehicles for a chance to earn prizes. Food from Taco’s La Carranza will be…

National Forest to host volunteer events
Community

National Forest to host volunteer events

September 23, 2021

Partner organizations will host events across the forest to remove trash left behind at trailheads, along streams and on high-use trails. Other National Public Lands Day volunteer efforts include trail…

Library Community Champions to be honored
Community

Library Community Champions to be honored

September 21, 2021

Recognizing that the success of any public library is enhanced and sustained by dedicated residents, the Durango Public Library Advisory Board singles out individuals for appreciation through its Library Community…

Parade of Homes to be held
Community

Parade of Homes to be held

September 21, 2021

The parade will feature 10 home and commercial locations built by local builders. The lineup of new home offerings will include everything from affordable housing to the million dollar and…

Daughters of American Revolution to meet
Community

Daughters of American Revolution to meet

September 17, 2021

Membership in the DAR is open to any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence. For more…