Southwest Life

Community

San Juan College to host charity bowl sale

Ceramic bowls made by San Juan College students and staff will be available for purchase for $10. Each purchased bowl…

November 15, 2019

Community

Mountain Studies Institute to host 416 Fire recovery celebration

Mayor Melissa Youssef will act as Master of Ceremonies of the celebration, and it will feature Rob Powell as the…

November 15, 2019

Health

Durango to host opioid crisis regional forum

The forum will provide participants with an update about efforts related to opioid use disorder, medication-assisted treatment, opioid treatment programs…

November 14, 2019

Health

Animas Valley Grange to host Medicare for All talk

Attendees will find out more about one of the most important current issues by learning about the existing health care…

November 14, 2019

Health

U.S. superbug infections rising, but deaths are falling

This 1971 microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, which causes…

November 13, 2019

Travel

Venice ‘on its knees’ after second-worst flood ever recorded

The water reached 6.14 feet above average sea level Tuesday, the second-highest level ever recorded in the city and just…

November 13, 2019

Health

Medicare classes to take place in Durango

The classes will discuss ways to save money by learning to speak and understand Medicare. Classes will be held two…

November 13, 2019

Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center welcomes radiation oncologist

Kelly specializes in radiation therapy and brachytherapy. He is fellowship-trained in interstitial and intracavitary brachytherapy. Kelly earned both his undergraduate…

November 13, 2019

Community

Thank you from Southwest La Plata Library District Issue Committee

The Committee thanks the following individuals and organizations for their support with the campaign: For advice and guidance, Dan Snowberger,…

November 12, 2019

Community

Free Bag, Bag Free grateful to donors and volunteers

Thank you to Methodist Thrift Store for donating T-shirts, Barb Paeth- Haas for delivering them weekly; The Humane Society for…

November 12, 2019

Community

Strater to host artisan holiday gift show

Local artisans will present hand-crafted works in jewelry, fiber and metal arts, stained and fused glass, gourds and pottery. For…

November 12, 2019

Health

U.S. officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses

A vitamin E acetate sample during a tour of the Medical Marijuana Laboratory of Organic and Analytical Chemistry at the…

November 11, 2019

Travel

How to score unbelievably cheap flights with mistake airline fares

A passenger plane that just took off from Denver International Airport passes by the moon while heading west over Commerce…

November 11, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: Naegelin Blacksmith and Wagon Shop

This photo, taken in the late 1890s or early 1900s, shows the Naegelin Blacksmith business near the corner of Main…

November 11, 2019

Travel

Mystery trips: Travel companies offer journeys into the unknown

Jennifer Wright, from foreground, Anthony Bolgnese and Asher Groeschler hike along a guided path at Nelson Rocks near Circleville, W.…

November 10, 2019

Health

Health department to host information and enrollment events

Kevin O’Connor with San Juan Basin Public Health will be available to answer questions about free and reduced cost health…

November 9, 2019

Community

Marvel Grange to host soup bowl potluck supper

Jakeâ€™s Farm will share information about its operation after the supper. Participants may bring a pot of soup to share,…

November 9, 2019

Community

Durango Winter Sports Foundation to host Celebration of Winter

This family-friendly event will include a silent auction, food, drinks, the snow dance, entertainment and the induction into the Hall…

November 9, 2019

Community

CODY Project to host paint ball and pizza party

C.O.D.Y Project shirts will be available for participants.

November 9, 2019

Community

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces September births

Mariah Platts and Robert Fry, Bloomfield, Paisley Ann, 8 pounds, 9 ounces, 1:35 p.m. Sept. 10. Alisa and Easton Stuard,…

November 8, 2019

Community

Durango Senior Center Calendar

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Daily 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Billiards, reading, darts, TV, meal. Monday Closed for Veterans Day. Tuesday…

November 8, 2019

Community

Farmington Senior Center Calendar

109 E La Plata St. Farmington, (505) 599-1380 Daily 109 E La Plata St. Farmington, (505) 599-1380 Billiards, adult coloring,…

November 8, 2019

Community

Know Your Dough to host a donor and volunteer appreciation party

Join KYD for an evening of food, drinks and recognition. RSVP to [email protected].

November 8, 2019

Community

Friends of the Durango Public Library to host fall book sale

Thousands of used books of all genres will be available. Cost is $1 a pound or fill a Friends bag…

November 8, 2019