Southwest Life

And the West is History

Photo: Hansonâ€™s Elk Horn Club ca. 1880

A popular place for early Animas City residents to spend their free time was the Elk Horn Club. This business…

February 24, 2020

Travel

Traveling back in time to Tombstone, Arizona

Visitors come for the famous shootout, but there’s much more to see

February 23, 2020

Travel

SpaceX aims to launch up to 4 tourists into super high orbit

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft undergoing acoustic testing in Florida. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, SpaceX announced it is working with…

February 21, 2020

Health

In rough U.S. flu season for kids, vaccine working OK so far

A patient receiving a flu vaccination in Mesquite, Texas. On Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…

February 21, 2020

Health

U.S. medical schools boost LGBTQ students, doctor training

Harvard Medical School student Aliya Feroe, of Minneapolis, Minn., poses for a photograph on the school’s campus, in Boston. Feroe…

February 21, 2020

Community

Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Parish to host Lenten fish fries

Baked and fried fish, French fries, coleslaw and drinks will be served. Soft serve ice cream will also be available.…

February 21, 2020

Community

Powerhouse to host showing of “Gather at the River”

There will be free local beer and whiskey tastings while learning about community approaches to tackling statewide water issues. A…

February 21, 2020

Community

City of Durango spring/summer enrichment activity guide now available

Registration for spring and summer programs will begin Tuesday at www. Durangogov.org/register4rec or in person at the Recreation Center, Chapman…

February 21, 2020

Community

La Plata Family Center seeks help with study

Families with children are invited to join the study. Participants will answer questions about themselves and their family at La…

February 21, 2020

Community

Music in the Mountains seeks board members

Music in the Mountains board members are charged with working collaboratively to direct and support a well-established organization. Board members…

February 21, 2020

Community

Petition delivery and rally for Rosa to take place Thursday

Join the rally of support and deliver Rosaâ€™s Private Bill petition to Rep. Scott Tipton at his Durango office, 835…

February 21, 2020

Community

Farmington Public Library hosts thinking money for kids exhibit provided by national grant

Thinking Money for Kids is an interactive exhibit that uses games, activities and a storyline to help children understand what…

February 20, 2020

Community

City opens applications for citizen’s police academy

The academy increases citizens’ understanding of police work and law enforcement’s role in the criminal justice system. Durango Police Officers,…

February 20, 2020

Community

Mt. Allison Grange to host Bunco party

The potluck will begin at 1 p.m. with Bunco after. The community is invited. For more information, email [email protected], visit…

February 20, 2020

Community

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group to meet

Anyone with prostate issues, prostate cancer diagnosis or post prostate cancer treatment concerns is welcome to attend. The guest speaker…

February 20, 2020

Community

VFW Post 4031 raising money for kitchen remodel

After the upgrade, the VFW will be better able to host fundraisers, such as Veteransâ€™ Breakfast, Friday night fundraisers and…

February 20, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: New Smokestack for Power Plant –1948

The building that now houses the Powerhouse Science Center was built with Mission-style architecture in 1892. It was one of…

February 17, 2020

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to celebrate League of Women Voters’ 100th birthday

Trish Pegram, past president of the Durango chapter, will speak to the club about what the league does nationally, in…

February 14, 2020

Community

Marvel Grange to host luau

A traditional luau meal will be served, including kaula pork, shoyu chicken, shrimp rice, cole slaw, plain rice, fresh fruit…

February 14, 2020

Health

Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits US kids

Wendy Kerley gives Ethan Getman, 15, a shot of the flu vaccine at the Cordova Shot Nurse clinic in Memphis,…

February 14, 2020

Health

Mercy offers latest advanced body composition assessment

In the U.S., two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, and more than one-third of school-age children are either…

February 14, 2020

Community

Knights of Columbus to host sweetheart dance

An Italian dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dancing with DJ Alex Rodriquez will take place from…

February 13, 2020

Community

Thank you from Durango Friends of the Arts

Their fascinating program explored the history and philosophy of death in art obituaries and obit cartoons. Talking about death in…

February 12, 2020

Community

Thank you to “Cover Night” musicians

The musicians didn’t get paid, nor did their appearance in the lineup result in a record contract. They did it…

February 12, 2020