Southwest Lifestyle

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

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

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

Rotary Club of Durango to host author Shelby Tisdale

Rotary Club of Durango will host award-winning author Shelby Tisdale at 6 p.m. Tuesday on Zoom. Tisdale will present highlights…

May 14, 2021

San Juan National Forest seeks input on grooming of Junction Creek Road

Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest is gathering input about the development of a proposal to groom…

May 13, 2021

Hospice of Mercy to offer grief support group

Hospice of Mercy will offer an eight-week grief support group, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 16 to Aug.…

May 13, 2021

Travel

AAA sees a huge jump in travel over Memorial Day weekend

37M expected to travel at least 50 miles from home

May 13, 2021

Wolves to find new home at Ted Turner’s New Mexico ranch

can get established in area with few to no conflicts with livestock

Rare plants in northwest N.M. to be reviewed amid oil and gas fight

ALBUQUERQUE – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will take a closer look at two rare plants found only in…

Vallecito Community Event Center to offer free safe-boating course

Vallecito Community Event Center will offer a free safe-boating course from 10 a.m. to noon June 5 at the center,…

SWCAHEC to host cultural awareness training

Southwestern Western Colorado Area Health Education Center will host a virtual Native American cultural awareness presentation from 10 to 11:30…

Swell of hikers, bikers leads to surge of support for trails

Volunteers build a new trail April 13 at Galisteo Basin Preserve near Lamy, N.M., during an event organized by the…

Durango Kennel Club to host rattlesnake avoidance training

Durango Kennel Club will host rattlesnake avoidance training on June 19 in Bayfield. This training can save a dog’s life.…

Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango hosts events

Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango hosts events Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango will host a monthlong Spiritual Keys for a…

Spiritual Experiences of Durango to host discussion about attitude

Spiritual Experiences of Durango will host a virtual discussion called, “Who Can I Trust When All Else Fails?” at 1…

Durango La Plata Senior Services to present caregiver event

services to present caregiver event

Durango Botanic Gardens to host Gardens on Tour

Durango Botanic Gardens will host Gardens on Tour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26. The tour will feature…

Arapaho, Roosevelt national forest to require reservations

locations will become day-use only

May 8, 2021

Trapper’s Crossing Homeowners Association grateful for fire mitigation work

you from M. Sherry Bowman

Kiwanis Club of Durango honors Liane Jollon with Hidden Hero Award

honors Liane Jollon

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering to host concert and barn dance

Gathering to host concert and dance

Historic Preservation Commission to host virtual driving tour

Driving tour goes virtual