Southwest Life

And the West is History

Photo: Goodman Brothers parade float

According to their family history, the Goodmans were in the paint and glass business in this area starting in 1876.…

October 28, 2019

Travel

Roadside Bigfoot: This Georgia museum is devoted to legendary beast

Once a BYOB supper club, it’s now ground zero in the search for a legendary beast. Welcome to Expedition: Bigfoot!…

October 27, 2019

Health

Meth is most common drug in overdose deaths in chunk of U.S.

A display of the fentanyl and meth that was seized by Customs and Border Protection officers at the Nogales Port…

October 26, 2019

Travel

Eyes in the sky: NYC outdoor viewing deck is 100 stories high

Hudson Yards Experiences announced on Thursday that tickets are now on sale for the deck – called “Edge “ –…

October 26, 2019

Community

November library events

Makena Piel is Pine River Library’s teen of the month.Courtesy of Pine River Library 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org.…

October 26, 2019

Community

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Group to meet

The group advocates an open dialogue regarding life experiences and treatment for those with a high PSA diagnosis, those currently…

October 26, 2019

Community

The Powerhouse to host Halloween trivia night

Sponsored by Carver Brewing, the trivia night consists of five rounds of 10 questions and always includes one scientific round.…

October 26, 2019

Community

Museum to host Statewide Historic Preservation Plan meeting

History Colorado is working on a statewide preservation plan to guide the next 10 years of preservation in Colorado. The…

October 26, 2019

Community

The Powerhouse to offer Polar Express tickets for sale

The train will leave at 5:15 p.m. Coach, deluxe coach and first-class tickets are available. Prices are $25, $30 and…

October 26, 2019

Community

Library to host Halloween storytime and trick-or-treating

Costumes are encouraged. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes and will be followed by trick-or-treating throughout the library. This is a…

October 26, 2019

Community

San Juan County, NM to host food drive challenge

The city of Aztec, city of Bloomfield, city of Farmington, town of Kirtland and San Juan County will compete to…

October 26, 2019

Community

Kiwanis Club of Durango to meet

Brenda Macon, executive director of Durango Arts Center, will discuss the DACâ€™s various visual and performing arts and art educational…

October 26, 2019

Community

Andrew Gulliford to address local democrats at luncheon

Andrew Gulliford will give a presentation titled, “Colorado Public Lands: Preserving and Protecting our Greatest Legacy.” Tickets are $20 with…

October 26, 2019

Community

Animas Museum to host dedication ceremony

The event will feature the plaque dedication, fire safety activities and a historic “cemetery” tour. For more information, call 259-2402.

October 26, 2019

Community

‘Stand Up for Climate’ event to take place

Signs will be available or participants may bring their own. Participants are invited to keep the Earth at the forefront…

October 26, 2019

Health

Medicare for All talk to be held at Durango library

This free, nonpartisan presentation and dialogue about National Improved Medicare for All will inform participants about the existing health care…

October 25, 2019

Community

Adaptive Sports Association seeks volunteers

Orientations will be held Nov. 13 and 14. Returning volunteers are invited to attend a training from 6 to 7…

October 24, 2019

Health

Presentation to address health insurance enrollment questions

With health insurance open enrollment starting soon, the health department offers help during one of the most confusing times of…

October 24, 2019

Health

Hyperbaric chambers encourage the healing of chronic wounds

supports immune system, growth factors

October 24, 2019

Health

FDA wants stronger warning on breast implants about risks

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said that breast implant manufacturers should add a boxed…

October 23, 2019

Travel

Central Park to get first statue honoring women

A one-third scale clay model of Sojourner Truth, left, Susan B. Anthony, center, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton at Meredith Bergmann’s…

October 23, 2019

Community

Chapman Hill Ice Rink to offer birthday parties

Parties are $100 for up to 20 skaters and includes admission, ice skates and a room for cake and presents.…

October 22, 2019

Community

SWCD to open grant applications

Those interested in securing a grant are encouraged to submit early so any outstanding questions may be answered. Amounts available…

October 22, 2019

Health

Study points to virus as culprit in kids’ paralyzing illness

An electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows numerous, spheroid-shaped enterovirus-D68 (EV-D68) virions.…

October 21, 2019