Southwest Life

DeColores Civitan elects new officers

The new officers are: Lori Bowers, president; Mike Phillips, president-elect; Ashley Craven, secretary; and Christine Phillips, treasurer. They will begin…

Mercy to host Journey of Hope 5K

Early registration and packet pickup will be from noon to 6 p.m. Friday in the Mercy lobby. Day-of registration will…

Durango Montessori School to host electronics recycling day

Community members may bring their old electronics to be recycled for a donation of $15. Drop off will be on…

Animas Alano Club to host fundraiser

The event will feature live and silent auctions, live music by local musicians, dinner catered by Manna soup kitchen, games…

Adaptive Golf Program to host tournament

The tournament will feature a four-person scramble with a shotgun start. All charitable proceeds will go directly to support the…

2nd Ebola vaccine to be used in Congo, as UN efforts slammed

Associated Press file<br><br>A child is vaccinated against Ebola in Beni, Congo. The World Health Organization said Monday, Sept. 23, 2019,…

Coral die-off predicted as marine heat wave engulfs Hawaii

Yet even this remote shoreline far from the impacts of chemical sunscreen, trampling feet and industrial wastewater is showing early…

Photo: Durango church 1898

the West is History: Durango church 1898

As Colorado’s meth crisis grows, doctors try medication to treat addiction

Melinda McDowell sought medication-assisted treatment for her addiction to meth. She has been sober for over a year now.Andrea Dukakis/CPR…

At the Large Hadron Collider, a peek at the future of science

Visitors walk among displays in the Universe of Particles exhibition hall. Every half-hour, a six-minute “immersive audio-visual experience” tracks the…

La Plata Youth Services grateful for Leadership La Plata volunteers

Housing Solutions for the Southwest grateful for donations

We move many families into housing who are starting out or restarting their lives with nothing. Household items and gift-filled…

Free presentation at library to address keto diet

Learn about the science behind this way of eating and gain a better understanding of why the keto diet can…

Adrien Lawyer to offer Trans Training 101

Southwest Rainbow Youth and Sexual Assault Services Organization will host an in-depth introductory training to transgender people, their lives and…

SASO seeks volunteers

SASO is dedicated to providing advocacy to victims of sexual assault and providing education and prevention programs aimed at increasing…

Manna to host connected parenting class

The class is geared toward parents, grandparents and caregivers of children, and will explore empowering youths to recognize and speak…

Durango Adult Education Center to offer Microsoft Office Suite class

The course is designed for students who have basic computer skills who want to know about the basic capabilities of…

Guinn Unger to present Medicare for All talk

The talk will be a free, nonpartisan presentation and dialogue. Participants will learn about the existing health care payment system…

Powerhouse to host Lost Walks performance

Lost Walks band integrates music and dance to tell a story and bring awareness to conservation and the reintroduction of…

Know Your Dough to host volunteer training

Light snacks will be provided. Volunteers for elementary classes are especially needed. RSVP by emailing [email protected].

Animas Valley Grange to host talk on food as medicine

Husted will discuss how her herbalism has changed around food and how she now works with clients to heal their…

Rainbow Youth Center to host fall fundraiser

The community is invited to enjoy cocktails, appetizers and live music. This is a 21 and older event. Tickets are…

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering seeks parade entrants

A chuckwagon breakfast will kick off the parade from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Fifth Street and Main Avenue. For…

The Club – Dems on the Move to host talk

Chairwoman of the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners Julie Westendorff will give a presentation about county revenue issues,…