Southwest Lifestyle

Experts see strides on AIDS, but COVID-19 halted progress

Solutions Oriented Addiction Response organizer Brooke Parker holds an HIV testing kit in Charleston, W.Va. The nonprofit group operates health…

June 4, 2021

And the West is History

And the West is History: Goodman Paint Parade Float – Ca. 1890s

The Goodman Paint and Wallpaper Co. first opened for business in Durango in 1880. For 113 years it was operated…

June 4, 2021

Community

Durango Public Library announces June events

Ongoing Programs Summer Reading at Durango Public Library, June 8 to July 31: Read and win all summer. Programs and…

June 4, 2021

Community

La Plata Open Space to host fundraiser

The fundraiser will feature live music by Six Dollar String Band, a locally sourced meal catered by Sunnyside Farms Market,…

June 4, 2021

Community

DHS class to hold reunion

Events will begin with a prereunion lunch and golf tournament Aug. 27 at Dalton Ranch Golf Club. Lunch will be…

June 4, 2021

Community

Library launches summer reading program

Infants through elementary school-age children are eligible to participate. Children who log 10 hours or 600 minutes of reading earn…

June 4, 2021

Community

Senior Center offers day trips

Trips will be offered from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays with no stops. The center’s bus will pick up and…

June 4, 2021

Health

Centura Health’s Mercy Regional Medical Center recognized among top 5% of U.S. hospitals for outstanding patient experience

Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center achieved the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the 13 consecutive year, which places Mercy…

June 1, 2021

Travel

Egypt bets on ancient finds to pull tourism out of pandemic

People visit the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Old Cairo on April 24, 2021. As some European countries…

May 31, 2021

Community

And the West is History: Spanish Trails Fiesta Parade – 1956

In the 1950s, parades in Durango often traveled north to south unlike most parades travel today. Here, the parade has…

May 28, 2021

Community

Pine River Library to host book and yard sale

The book sale will be in conjunction with Bayfield Yard Sale Day. All proceeds benefit the library.

May 28, 2021

Community

Quilters guild to hold planning meeting

The quilt show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 26 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

May 28, 2021

Community

Cafe au Play offers toddler playground

The three fenced playgrounds are open daily for 0- to 4-year-olds with seats for parents while children play. Toys, playhouses,…

May 28, 2021

Community

Music in the Park seeks sponsors

The event will feature live bands, food and more. Emcees Chad “Rabbit” Hare and Jim Pritchard will offer music, as…

May 28, 2021

Community

Heritage Museum to reopen

With free admission, the museum on Mill Street in Bayfield features four rooms of artifacts, including a reconstructed one-room school.…

May 28, 2021

Community

Colvig Silver Camps opens

The camp runs from June 21 through Aug. 20 and is open to children ages 5 to 10. Play!’s programming…

May 28, 2021

Community

Flight program offers information session

Residents interested in learning to fly will learn more about the Flying Start pilot certificate program as well as chapter…

May 28, 2021

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to host talk about Aztec Ruins, Chaco

Rotary Club of Durango will host a presentation by Denise Robertson, superintendent of Aztec Ruins National Monument and Chaco Culture…

May 24, 2021

Community

Marvel Grange to show agriculture documentary

Marvel Grange will host a viewing of a documentary video about regenerative agriculture after a potluck supper Friday at Marvel…

May 22, 2021

Travel

EU takes big step toward relaxing travel for vaccinated

People in the reopened Szechenyi bath May 1 in Budapest, Hungary. The European Union on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 took…

May 22, 2021

Community

Powerhouse to show Gear Up bike exhibit

The exhibit is organized by Carnegie Science Center and highlights how bikes work, the history and evolution of the bike,…

May 21, 2021

Community

TOPS leader grateful for community support

Going forward, we will remember the generosity of the caring community we call home in Durango and La Plata County.…

May 21, 2021

Health

Nurse recognized at Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center

Lisa Eason, intensive care unit registered nurse, of Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center was recently honored with the Daisy Award…

May 20, 2021

Local News

Boom in volunteers crucial to La Plata County vaccination effort

Medical Reserve Corps grows by hundreds to tackle COVID-19 testing, vaccines

May 20, 2021

Community

Concert to benefit Wolfwood Refuge

Wolfwood Refuge’s benefit concert will take place from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at Fox Fire Farms, 5513…

May 19, 2021

Community

Durango Fall Blaze Bicycle Celebration returns with in-person events

Durango Fall Blaze Bicycle Celebration will return to in-person events Sept. 25 with new rides for road, mountain bike and…

May 18, 2021

Health

Centura Health-Mercy nationally recognized with ’A’ grade for safety

Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center received an “A” grade for hospital safety from the Leapfrog Group. This national distinction recognizes…

May 18, 2021

And the West is History

And the West is History: Velma’s Supper Club/ Sundowner – 1993

This building at 3777 Main Ave. was originally owned by Angelo Dallabetta and called the Million Dollar Highway Club. The…

May 18, 2021

Health

Heart study: Low- and regular-dose aspirin safe, effective

A large study finds that low-dose and regular-strength aspirin seem equally safe and effective for preventing additional heart problems in…

May 17, 2021

Travel

Detroit tourism seeks rebound after year lost to pandemic

Timothy Tharp with patrons Cecelia Shelley, center, and Amber Nolan, at his Checker Bar in downtown Detroit. Tharp also owns…

May 17, 2021