Southwest Life

Who says you can’t eat red meat? Food advice questioned anew

Steaks and other beef products are displayed for sale at a grocery store in McLean, Va. On Sept. 30, 2019,…

October 15, 2019

California to ban smoking on state parks, beaches

California State Parks Supervising Ranger Tony Tealdi talks to reporters at the fallen Pioneer Cabin Tree at Calaveras Big Trees…

October 15, 2019

And the West is History

Photo; Post office construction 1928

Construction engineer F.M. Beaudreau took this photo on July 31, 1928, as the walls to the new Durango post office…

October 14, 2019

Health

Durango pancreatic cancer patient beating the odds

Low-dose chemotherapy and IV vitamin C prove effective

October 14, 2019

Travel

Kentucky’s underground rock star: Mammoth Cave National Park

On the Wild Cave Tour at Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park, guide Jacob Bolton squeezes through a narrow chute while…

October 13, 2019

Community

Center of Southwest Studies to host Doctoral Fellow presentation

Márquez will present about her doctoral dissertation, “Voices of Women in the Mexican Army: 1936-2018.” For more information, call 247-7456…

October 12, 2019

Community

Senior Center offers gentle yoga flow class

The class will focus on Hatha yoga with mindful breathing (Pranayama) and postures (Asana) moving through a flowing sequence. The…

October 12, 2019

Community

DeColores Civitan to meet Tuesday

The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, contact Ashley Craven at 247-5151, ext. 2180.

October 12, 2019

Community

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces August births

Maria and Sean Murray, Durango, Jack Alberto Long, 7 pounds, 14 ounces, 1:02 a.m. July 27. Iva and Michael Francisco,…

October 12, 2019

Community

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen to meet

The new Columbine district ranger, James Simino, will be there to answer all your U.S. Forest Service questions. For more…

October 12, 2019

Community

Animas Mug Run to benefit Lisa Parker’s Puppies

The race will benefit Lisa Parker’s Puppies and offers three distance options of 6.2 miles, 3.5 miles and 1-mile runs.…

October 12, 2019

Community

Senior Center to host volunteer recognition party

All volunteers are invited to attend the intergalactic event. Music will be provided by DJs Kate and Nancy.

October 12, 2019

Health

San Juan Health Partners Pediatrics to offer Saturday clinic hours

The clinic will offer walk-in availability for established patients with no appointment necessary. The clinic is also accepting new patients.…

October 11, 2019

Health

Doctors turn to thumbs for diagnosis and treatment by text

Emergency room physician, Dr. Anna Nguyen uses her smartphone to communicate with a remote patient from her Sacramento, Calif., home.…

October 9, 2019

Health

3 sexually transmitted diseases hit new highs again in US

Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria magnified 200 times. U.S. infections from three sexually-transmitted diseases have risen for the fifth consecutive year and…

October 9, 2019

Travel

California bans hotels from using tiny plastic bottles

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday he had signed a law banning hotels from giving guests plastic bottles filled with shampoo,…

October 9, 2019

Travel

New York library exhibit to pay tribute to J.D. Salinger

From Oct. 18 to Jan. 20, 2020, the library will show materials ranging from family photographs to letters to the…

October 9, 2019

Community

Thank you from Womenade

Their donations provided funds to help eight community members with unexpected financial hardships including rent, propane, phone bills, beds and…

October 8, 2019

Community

Thank you from Absmeier Trucking

The driver was not hurt and more cattle would have been hurt or died had it not been for the…

October 8, 2019

Community

Durango Pickleball tournament grateful for support

I wanted to especially thank the 9-R school district for allowing the tournament to take place on their property. It…

October 8, 2019

Community

Thank you to the sponsors and participants of Animas Museum Live

Thank you to: Alpine Bank; Helen Ruth Aspaas; Colorado Humanities History Live Month; Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad &…

October 8, 2019

Community

The Community Foundation grateful for support

Special thanks to Ridgewood Event Center for providing a beautiful venue and helpful support for our event. The following local…

October 8, 2019

Community

St. Rosa Catholic Church to host Rosa Cemetery clean up

People with family or friends buried at Rosa Cemetery or anyone who wants to do community service is welcome to…

October 8, 2019

Community

Durango Nursery to host harvest fest

The festival will feature live music with the Flat Tire Blues Band, hayrides, a barbecue, scary desserts, costume contests, children’s…

October 8, 2019