Southwest Lifestyle

Community

Thank you from Durango Botanic Gardens

Last week, almost 3 tons of gravel was delivered to the gardens to refresh the garden paths, and these wonderful…

June 18, 2021

Community

Board appreciates support

Thanks to these businesses, we were able to raise almost $2,000. Big thanks to: West Slope Liquors, Cork & Bottle,…

June 18, 2021

Community

Applications open for relief funding

Caring for loved ones is stressful, and causes emotional and financial strain. It is often difficult to find affordable services…

June 18, 2021

Community

Heartwood Cohousing resumes tour

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

June 18, 2021

Community

Youth football opens registration

Teams are available for grades second to sixth. The registration fee of $175 includes a personalized jersey, pads, helmet and…

June 18, 2021

Community

Bayfield seeks volunteers

Three-hour volunteer shifts are available for a variety of jobs. Parade and vendor entry forms are available at Bayfield Town…

June 18, 2021

Community

Cowboy Poetry Gathering grateful for support

Special thanks to the phenomenal Tim Sullivan Band as well as our youth performers Alec Bell, Elias Javier and Taylor…

June 18, 2021

Southwest Life

Climate change is making Rocky Mountain forests more flammable now than at any time in the past 2,000 years

Resident Jessy Ellenberger took this photograph from the deck of her home north of Granby, just before sunset Oct. 21,…

June 18, 2021

Community

Women’s Resource Center reopens

In order to protect clients, staff members and volunteers, clients must present a valid picture ID and completed COVID-19 vaccination…

June 17, 2021

Health

Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center seeks volunteers for summer program

Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center seeks volunteers to serve as mentors during the Summer Health Careers Institute that will…

June 16, 2021

Health

Axis Health System launches community counseling program

Axis Health System has launched a free Community Counseling Program with appointments available virtually or in-person. The program offers these…

June 16, 2021

Southwest Life

Scientists hail golden age to trace bird migration with tech

Avian ecologist and Georgetown University Ph.D. student Emily Williams fits an Argos satellite tag to an American robin, like a…

June 14, 2021

Health

Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective

Novavax says its vaccine appears effective against COVID-19 in a large study, including against variants. Results from the study in…

June 14, 2021

Travel

Travel rebound: 2 million people go through US airports

Travelers wait for their luggage at a baggage carousel at Miami International Airport in Miami. The airline industry’s recovery from…

June 14, 2021

Community

Animas Valley Grange and Mountain Studies Institute to present water program

Animas Valley Grange and Mountain Studies Institute will co-host the program “Wade in the Water” at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June…

June 12, 2021

Community

Hillcrest to host golf tournament

The event will feature an 18-hole scramble with a shotgun start. There will be nine holes of traditional ball golf…

June 11, 2021

Community

Powerhouse to host bike show

Enter a bike for a chance to win in one of four prize categories: vintage bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes…

June 11, 2021

Community

Society to host cemetery day

The cemetery is located at the north end of Silverton on Boulder Mountain and is visible from town. Participants are…

June 11, 2021

Community

Library to reopen, expand hours

The library will remain closed on Sundays. Curbside pick-up service will be discontinued. For more information, visit www. DurangoGov.org/Library or…

June 11, 2021

Community

Community to host yard sales

Maps are available at www.navajolake.com/tara and at the yard sales. More than 25 yard sales are planned. There will also…

June 11, 2021

Community

AmeriCorps serves local organizations

These teams, all part of AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps program, will serve Solar Barn Raising, Habitat for Humanity of…

June 11, 2021

Community

Librarian steps down from Pine River

Smith began as a volunteer at Pine River LIbrary in 2012, and later participated in state and national library conferences.…

June 11, 2021

Community

Parade of Homes to return in September

The Parade of Homes takes visitors on a tour of Southwest Colorado’s leading-edge homes, remodels and commercial spaces finished within…

June 11, 2021

Community

Botanic Gardens to host tour

The tour will start at Durango Public Library, where attendees may pick up tickets and a guidebook followed by an…

June 11, 2021

Community

Rotary Club to meet Tuesday on Zoom

Spencer will speak about operational changes at Mesa Verde. Some changes are temporary, driven by construction projects, while others are…

June 11, 2021

Community

Library to host book sale

Books may be purchased for $1 a pound. Only cash or checks will be accepted. All proceeds benefit Durango Public…

June 11, 2021

Southwest Life

1st gray wolf pups since 1940s spotted in Colorado

A wolf is seen June 3, 2020, on a Colorado Parks and Wildlife game camera in Moffat County. Colorado wildlife…

June 9, 2021

Travel

Pilgrims return to Spain’s El Camino paths after pandemic

Martim Thomas, 41, of Switzerland walks along a path during a stage of “Camino de Santiago” or St. James Way…

June 7, 2021

Travel

Why you should consider a ‘second city’ trip in 2021

Visitors to Cape May, N.J., watch the sunset behind the Cape May Lighthouse. With the ocean on one side and…

June 7, 2021

Travel

‘Dr. Beach’ says powerful Hawaii shoreline is best of 2021

Hapuna Beach State Park on the Big Island of Hawaii is the country’s top beach in 2021, according to Stephen…

June 5, 2021