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U.S. proposes removing Colorado River fish’s endangered status

A Colorado River razorback sucker fish is shown swimming in a tank at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office…

July 6, 2021

Regional News

Migrant activists leave life-saving caches of water, food in Arizona wilderness

Activism has roots in the 1981 founding of the Sanctuary Movement

July 5, 2021

And the West is History

And the West is History: Durango Baseballers – Ca. 1890

The city of Durango was still in its infancy when the local newspapers started publishing the results of the local…

July 2, 2021

Community

Grange to host ice cream social

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Marvel Grange Hall. Everyone is welcome. Community members…

July 2, 2021

Community

Prostate cancer support group to meet

The group is made up of survivors and men who have been diagnosed with prostate issues, including cancer. Members discuss…

July 2, 2021

Community

Ignacio Community Library to host video class

class free to community

July 2, 2021

Travel

Florida beach town writes Amazon TV series to lure tourists

Jared Wofford plays a bartender at the Don CeSar hotel in the Amazon series “Life’s Rewards,” an original, scripted TV…

July 1, 2021

Travel

Reimagined Harry Truman presidential library set to reopen

Museum director Kurt Graham leads a tour of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum Wednesday, June 9, 2021,…

June 30, 2021

Health

Health department promotes precautions to prevent spread of animal-borne diseases this summer

San Juan Basin Public Health reminds residents that the risk of contracting certain animal-borne diseases increases as residents spend more…

June 29, 2021

Religion

Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango to host events in July

Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango will host these events in July: 7 p.m. July 7: Engage – Advanced Spiritual Living.…

June 29, 2021

Health

WHO: Delta variant is ‘most transmissible’ identified so far

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization, said at a press briefing on Friday the COVID-19 delta…

June 28, 2021

Travel

Bourbon tourism shaking off pandemic slump in Kentucky

Heaven Hill Distillery has opened a $19 million tourist center in Bardstown, Ky. The new center, called the Heaven Hill…

June 28, 2021

And the West is History

And the West is History: Denver & Rio Grande Western at Wilson Gulch – Ca. 1940s

This picture was taken from U.S. Highway 160 showing the eastbound San Juan Express in the 1940s. The train approaches…

June 25, 2021

Community

Rotary to host July 4 breakfast

The breakfast will include: pancakes, eggs, green chili eggs, sausage, biscuits, sausage gravy, fruit and syrups, orange juice and local…

June 25, 2021

Community

Rotary Club to install bike racks

Bike racks make it easier for residents to bike or walk when running errands, which helps reduce the city’s carbon…

June 25, 2021

Community

Library opens community rooms for rent

Hours of availability have changed to align with current library hours and to provide time for proper cleaning and disinfection…

June 25, 2021

Community

Fun run to take place in Bayfield

The theme is “Let’s not overdo it.” A 5K course will also be available. A parade and other activities will…

June 25, 2021

Community

Donors invited to virtual party

The demand for the organization’s free services – including emotional assistance, nutrition and healthy lifestyle guidance, education, navigation, digital resources…

June 25, 2021

Community

Totem pole to make stop in Durango

The Lummi Nation in Washington state carved a 24-foot totem pole and are traveling to Washington, D.C., stopping at many…

June 25, 2021

Community

Registration opens for fruit gleaning

Fruit gleaning helps reduce food waste, save bears and feed the community. Listing a tree is safe and private. Participants…

June 25, 2021

Travel

3 international travel ideas for your summer trip

An airliner lands at Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Fla. (Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press file)Gene J. Puskar So you’re ready…

June 25, 2021

Local News

Colorado hospital says youths with suicidal thoughts at ‘crisis’ level

Numbers remain steady in La Plata County, but improving access to services is a concern

June 24, 2021

Health

Experts: Benefits of COVID vaccine outweigh small heart risk

Federal officials said Wednesday they plan to strengthen cautions about a rare side effect of some COVID-19 vaccines – chest…

June 23, 2021

Southwest Life

Overrun national forests prompt action from U.S. Congress

Counties help fund U.S. Forest Service work in White River National Forest

June 23, 2021

Travel

Tourism boom pressures Tibet’s historic sites

A Chinese tourist gets ready to pose for a photo atop a white yak being led by a Tibetan man…

June 21, 2021

Southwest Life

San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference seeks proposals for talks, field trips, discussions

San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference is seeking abstracts for the 11th annual conference. Deadline for submissions is Sunday. The…

June 21, 2021

Southwest Life

San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference to be held for 11th year

conference focuses on arts and humanities

June 21, 2021

Community

Bridge Scores 061921

June 10 – Open Pairs First: W. Schultz/S. Snyder Second: S. Helms/B. Sladek Third: S. McInturff/R. Farkouh Fourth: B. Gantner/L.…

June 18, 2021

And the West is History

And the West is History: Parsons Drug – 1950

A landmark business for many decades in downtown Durango, Parsons Drug was located at the southeast corner of Ninth Street…

June 18, 2021

Community

Comfort Keepers grateful to local CNAs

Your services are invaluable to those you serve. This last year has been especially hard on health care workers, and…

June 18, 2021