Southwest Life

New clues on why women’s Alzheimer’s risk differs from men’s

This microscope image shows the 46 human chromosomes, blue, with telomeres appearing as white pinpoints. Research released on Tuesday, July…

July 20, 2019

And the West is History

Firefighters have always loved their fire trucks, and it was no different in 1918 as this fire crew proudly took…

July 19, 2019

Community

Durango Creative District thanks community

We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado for their efforts in serving…

July 19, 2019

Community

Housing Solutions for the Southwest thanks sponsors

Housing Solutions for the Southwest was the beneficiary for Leah Orlikowski concert on July 10, and we are extremely grateful…

July 19, 2019

Community

DFA’s meeting at lake was delicious

Thanks goes out to the host and hostesses: Mary Husemoller, Bill Hobson, Carol Bruno, Niles Bruno, Mary Kay Lambert, Bill…

July 19, 2019

Community

Center of Southwest Studies continues free summer lecture series Wednesday

From his book “The Woolly West,” Gulliford will discuss the history of sheep grazing and explain historical archaeology and sites…

July 18, 2019

Community

Durango Fiesta Days to present Snow Top Rodeo

In addition to the rodeo, the event will feature a petting zoo, hay rides, dancing, rodeo events for kids and…

July 18, 2019

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to meet

Kristin D. Pulatie, JD MPH, director of assessment and planning for San Juan Basin Public Health will speak about the…

July 18, 2019

Community

American Rosie the Riveter Association seeks working women of WWII

The American Rosie the Riveter Association is trying to locate women who worked on the home front during WWII. Thousands…

July 18, 2019

Community

Kiwanis Club of Durango to meet Thursday

Tammy Tyner with Women’s Resource Center will talk about the organization’s current programs. The meeting is open to all and…

July 18, 2019

Community

Ska to host Hammer and High Heels event

Ska Brewing will team up with Habitat for Humanity for an evening of local vibes for local support of the…

July 18, 2019

Community

La Plata County Fair seeks volunteers for concert

Volunteers are needed to help with setup, tear down and security Aug. 8-12. The main crew will be needed from…

July 18, 2019

Community

Demolition Derby tickets on sale

The derby will take place Aug. 10, with gates opening at 10 a.m. and the show beginning at noon. The…

July 18, 2019

Community

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

Mary Oswald will discuss her volunteer work in Bolivia. All are welcome. For more information and a complete list of…

July 18, 2019

Health

Number of U.S. overdose deaths appears to be falling

Containers depicting OxyContin prescription pill bottles lie on the ground in front of the Department of Health and Human Services’…

July 17, 2019

Travel

Ebola is now an international emergency

Health workers wearing protective suits take their shift at a treatment center in Beni, Congo DRC. The head of the…

July 17, 2019

Community

Cattlemen’s Association to host Chuck Wagon Cook-off

Six chuck wagons from around Colorado will compete to provide meals in the tradition of the late 1800s. People may…

July 16, 2019

Travel

New Alaska park bridge aimed at limiting bear encounters

A new elevated bridge and boardwalk across the Brooks River in Katmai National Park and Preserve has replaced a river-level…

July 16, 2019

Health

Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer’s

Dr. Jori Fleisher, neurologist, examines Thomas Doyle, 66, at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Doyle, 66, hopes blood…

July 16, 2019

Health

U.S. growing largest crop of marijuana for research in 5 years

In this 2014 photo provided by the University of Mississippi, Dr. Suman Chandra inspects marijuana plants growing at the Ole…

July 15, 2019

Travel

Flying no longer the high road for some because of greenhouse emissions

An aircraft lands at the international airport in Frankfurt, Germany, as the sun sets. There is a small but growing…

July 14, 2019

Travel

Under pressure, plane industry vows cleaner flight – someday

An Israeli Eviation Alice electric aircraft electric aircraft is displayed at Paris Air Show, in Le Bourget, east of Paris,…

July 14, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: 1921 Tacoma train tragedy

In 1921, just three days after Christmas, two engines were leading a train from Silverton to Durango after a heavy…

July 13, 2019

Travel

Science Says: Airplane turbulence can strike out of the blue

Emergency workers treat a passenger on an Air Canada flight to Australia that was diverted and landed at Daniel K.…

July 13, 2019