Southwest Life

Is the stethoscope dying? High-tech rivals pose a threat

It is threatened by hand-held devices that are also pressed against the chest but rely on ultrasound technology, artificial intelligence…

Farmington Rec Center to host bingo and pizza night

Prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. Cost is $5 and seating is limited. Register early to reserve a spot.…

Snowdown Follies announces social hour

The casual get-together will offer an opportunity to brainstorm and discuss Snowdown Follies act ideas, with new and old follespians…

HomesFund to host annual celebration

The theme will be “Rock Around the Block Grant,” and 50s-era rock’ n’ roll costumes are encouraged but not required.…

Center of Southwest Studies to host Aurum Labs

Aurum Labs, formed by two FLC alums, was one of the first fully certified analytical cannabis testing labs in the…

Zink family grateful to community

We are grateful for the dedicated men and women at Durango Fire & Rescue who used everything in their proverbial…

Thank you from Durango Public Library Advisory Board

The LAB annually selects winners of the Champion distinction as a way of honoring singular volunteer service to our library.…

Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing grateful for community support

Thanks to Tyller Gummersall, who filled in on guitar and vocals while Gary Cook played standup bass. It was a…

Durango Pickleball Open grateful to donors and sponsors

Jacob Fillion, president of the Southwest Colorado Pickleball Association, hands a $1,500 check to Jon Hoerl, principal of Durango High…

Cross country parent thankful for support

Thank you: Chad MacCluskey, Escalante Middle School teacher and head coach of Durango Trail Runners. Coach Mac has, for 13…

Thank you from Millwood Junction Restaurant

Durango Farmers Market grateful for supporters

Rain or shine, we offered live music, amazing produce and healthy food all season long. You are the reason we…

Local group to host Victorian tea

Creative people are welcome to join. An interest in sewing a plus. For more information, call 903-2467.

Durango/La Plata Senior Center to host lunch and learns

Nov. 5: Brain health (preventive measures for dementia) with Nicole Clark from the Extension Office.Nov. 7: Pain medication and exercises…

Farmington to host craft fairs

The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Holiday Craft Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the…

Frank Bowman to hold flintknapping and ancient hunters demonstration

The community is invited to see the demonstration and ask questions. A few samples may be available for sale. This…

Community Compassion Outreach seeking donations

Items may be dropped off at Manna, 1100 Avenida Del Sol, until Nov 8. Let Manna staff know the drop-off…

La Plata County Humane Society to host Bark and Wine fundraiser

The evening will include a live and silent auction, photo booth, presentation of the Animal Advocate of the Year award,…

Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease

A chest X-ray of a tuberculosis patient. According to results reported Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at a conference in India…

U.S. travel industry to Chinese tourists: What trade war?

of affluent visitors to U.S. drops

Woman found in wilderness after spelling S-O-S with rocks

Mary Joanna Gomez of Jackson, Mississippi, was cold, thirsty and hungry but otherwise in good health when she was found…

Mercy awarded hospital accreditation from The Joint Commission

The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality…

More severely obese kids should get surgery, MD group says

This combination of undated photos provided by the family in October 2019 shows Faith Newsome before and after gastric bypass…

Lawsuit: Southwest pilots streamed video from bathroom cam

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max aircraft lands at the Southern California Logistics Airport in the high desert town of…