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Parade of Homes to be held
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…
Southwest Life
California water agencies resolve Colorado River dispute
Lightning strikes over Lake Mead near Hoover Dam that impounds Colorado River water at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Arizona. Two major California water agencies have settled a…
Health
COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu
In this October 1918 photo made available by the Library of Congress, St. Louis Red Cross Motor Corps personnel wear masks as they hold stretchers next to ambulances in preparation…
Health
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
A droplet falls from a syringe after a person was injected with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 15, 2020, at a hospital in Providence, R.I. (David Goldman/Associated Press file)David Goldman…
Southwest Life
Proposed Dolores River National Conservation Area limits some uses, preserves others
New mining, large dams and new roads would be prohibited; grazing, water rights and existing mine leases would be protected
Health
Study: Childhood obesity in U.S. accelerated during pandemic
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released on Thursday ties the COVID-19 pandemic to an “alarming” increase in obesity in U.S. children and teenagers. (Patrick Sison/Associated…
Community
Daughters of American Revolution to meet
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…
Community
Animas Valley Grange to host apple pressing
There will be yard games set up in the north yard for people to pass the time while waiting for their turn at the press. Participants are asked to bring…
Community
Pine River Library hosts ‘Ancient Puebloan Tour’
Local interpretive archaeologist Denise Galley will highlight the major Ancestral Puebloan archaeological areas in the Four Corners, such as Mesa Verde, Chaco Canyon, Aztec and Canyons of the Ancients. This…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Durango High School – Ca. 1920
This photo was taken just a few years after Durango High School was built in 1916. Built for $175,000 and paid for by a bond issue that passed by only…
Community
Rotary to meet Tuesday
Smith is the leader of Rotary District 5470, which consists of 2,000 members spread over 52,000 square miles in 57 clubs. Rotarians’ “service above self” motto includes their focus on…
Community
Kids, teens invited to enter bookmark contest
Entries must include original artwork and a book-related quote and be 2 inches by 8 inches in size. Entry forms are available at Durango Public Library and at DurangoGov.org/Library. Entries…
Southwest Life
Hermosa Creek trails repaired after fire, erosion damage
Forest Service works on 5.5 miles of paths in heavily used area
Local News
Durango Dharma Center to offer beginning meditation class
For the first time since the pandemic started, the Durango Dharma Center will offer a “Fundamentals of Insight Meditation” class in person at the meditation hall. In this five-week course,…
Community
SNHU announces summer president’s list
Bayfield: Edward Killian and Amy Fletcher. Cortez: Jemima Gazell Dela Cruz. Pagosa Springs: Harrison Rivera. Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 and above are named…
Community
Town of Bayfield to host fireworks
The public is invited to bring chairs or blankets to enjoy the celebration. Upper Pine River Fire Protection District will be on site for safety and fire prevention.
Health
Animas Surgical Hospital to host community talk about common shoulder, wrist injuries
Animas Surgical Hospital will host a free community lecture about common shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, online or at the hospital, 575 Rivergate Lane,…
Health
CDC finds unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID
A syringe is prepared Aug. 26 with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a mobile vaccine clinic in Santa Ana, Calif. New U.S. studies released on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, show…
Community
Vallecito Slash Depot grateful to community
As a volunteer for many years, I would like to thank Ken Beck from Pine River Irrigation District for his forethought in purchasing an air curtain burner several years ago…
Community
Thank you from humane society
It was a wonderful evening with awesome sounds provided by Six String Dollar Band who kept the crowd moving. The Humane Society would also like to thank the Community Foundation…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Fiesta Children’s Parade – 1959
The launch of the Russian satellite Sputnik in October 1957 shocked Americans by its technological breakthrough. The United States resolved to compete with the Soviets in the “race to space.”…
Community
Grange to host Hermosa History Tour
Lifelong Animas Valley resident Edward Mead and Ruth Lambert, cultural program director for the San Juan Mountain Association, will lead the tour. The tour will begin with a short history…
Community
Elks foundation to award scholarships
Applications may be completed online and must be submitted by Nov. 15. The 500 national winners will be announced in April 2022. Twenty top scholarships will be awarded ranging from…
Community
Community Grief Group to hold meeting
The next meeting of the community grief group, Living with Loss, will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. Meetings are held…
Community
Bayfield Lions Club Foundation to host dinner
Prime rib and complimentary beer and wine will be served. The silent auction begins at 5 p.m. and dinner begins at 6 p.m. A live auction will be held after…
Community
Preschool to hold Pasta for a Purpose dinner
There is a suggested donation of $15 per plate, and children 5 and younger are free. Reserve a spot at https://bit.ly/38WCs92. For more information, visit SonflowerChristianPreschool.org or on facebook at…
Travel
Wildfires, smoke snuff out outdoor adventures across the nation
Hannah Whyatt poses for a friend’s photo as smoke from the Ferguson Fire fills Yosemite Valley in 2018 in Yosemite National Park, Calif. Wildfires burning in the U.S. this summer…
Community
Pine River Library debuts fall programs
Pine River Library will begin in-person indoor programs in September. Storytime for young children will be held at 9:30-10:30 a.m. each Wednesday that includes stories, songs and crafts. On the…
Community
VFW Post 4031 grateful for donations
As of Aug. 15, we have raised $3,607.70! We are extremely grateful to the Community Foundation who oversees the grant, and to everyone who has mailed a check to the…