Southwest Life

Durango Kiwanis grateful for support

Thank you, volunteers: Police Chief Bob Brammer, Durango Deputy Chief Brice Current, Superintendent Dan Snowberger, Rep. Barbara McLachlan, La Plata…

October 3, 2019

Health

Group pulls video that stirred talk of designer babies

This image made from the National Academy of Sciences website on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 shows part of a video…

October 3, 2019

Health

San Juan Regional Medical Center recognized for healthcare transformation

San Juan Health Partners Internal Medicine and Specialty Services, a division of San Juan Regional Medical Center, began working with…

October 2, 2019

Health

Animas High School to host teen vaping talk

Colorado tops the nation for teen e-cigarette use. An estimated 27,000 Colorado high schoolers report vaping more than 10 days…

September 30, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: A bridge to somewhere

The 32nd Street bridge has been in the news recently as the city of Durango determines how to extend the…

September 29, 2019

Health

U.S. vaping illness count jumps to 805, deaths rise to 13

A high school principal displays vaping devices that were confiscated from students at the school in Massachusetts. On Thursday, Sept.…

September 27, 2019

Health

Health officials: It’s time to give flu vaccine another shot

B.K. Morris, a nurse with MedStar Visiting Nurses Association, gives a flu shot to Secretary of Health and Human Services…

September 27, 2019

Travel

Sam Clemens’ signature appears to be on Mark Twain Cave wall

Samuel Clemens’ signature is seen inside the Mark Twain Cave in Hannibal, Mo., Clemens’ boyhood home. Experts say it is…

September 27, 2019

Community

Durango Cowboy Gathering to host parade and breakfast

The parade is free to enter and open to any entrant that is not motor-propelled. Right before the parade start,…

September 27, 2019

Community

Recreation Center to host Everyone Leads talk

Schimtz builds the collective leadership of organizations and communities to achieve greater social impact through his roles as senior adviser…

September 27, 2019

Community

Life Long Learning series continues Oct. 3

White will present a talk about China’s resurrection of the Silk Roads and Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road initiative. The…

September 27, 2019

Community

4Core to host Solar Home Tour and Barn Stomp

The Solar Barn Stomp will take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at solar barn of Ben and Holly…

September 27, 2019

Community

Thank you from National Spirit of ’45

Our speakers were outstanding in endorsing the Rose Garden’s raison d’être: John Anderson, president, Durango Botanical Society; Darrin Parmenter, director…

September 26, 2019

Community

Durango Special Olympics grateful for donations

$1,000 or more: Contributors to the Brian Simbeck Memorial Fund, Durango Police Department’s No Shave November fundraiser, The Palace Restaurant,…

September 26, 2019

Health

Laser therapy offers lasting relief for muscle, nerve pain

repairs tissue at cellular level

September 26, 2019

Health

What we know (and don’t) about Juul, teen vaping and illness

A Juul electronic cigarette starter kit at a smoke shop in New York. Juul is the largest U.S. seller of…

September 25, 2019

Travel

Fast-moving glacier threatens valley in Mont Blanc massif

Courmayeur mayor Stefano Miserocchi closed down a mountain road and banned access to part of the Val Ferret, a popular…

September 25, 2019

Health

Colorado’s Behavioral Health Task Force to hold public comment forum

Community members are invited to talk about their journeys within the health system, where support can be found, resources that…

September 25, 2019

Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces new providers

Smith is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics, a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and…

September 25, 2019

Community

Indivisible Durango to host public meeting

Indivisible Durango committees (Environment/Public Lands, Immigration, Civil Rights, and Income, Taxes and Your Money) will be doing short, fun, interactive…

September 24, 2019

Community

Good Food Collective to host Apple Days Festival

Events will feature a local apple juice and cider tasting, an apple pie eating contest, live music and more. Apples…

September 24, 2019

Community

Four Corners cochlear implant support group to meet

Those with a cochlear implant or considering getting one and their spouses/supporters are welcome. In addition to answering questions and…

September 24, 2019

Community

Reception to honor library community champions to be held

The event is free and open to the public. The Durango Public Library Advisory Board singles out certain people for…

September 24, 2019

Community

Community Concert Series raises $17,000 for local nonprofits

These organizations received $1,700 each: Durango Creative District, Durango Fall Blaze, Housing Solutions for the Southwest, La Plata County Historical…

September 24, 2019