Southwest Life

True West Rodeo to benefit Cancer Coalition

The rodeo shares the tradition and history of early settlers who gathered for competitions which highlight everyday life on the…

July 5, 2019

Community

Annie’s Orphans to hold Pawsta for Pups event

The event will feature dinner, drinks, a $150 gift certificate giveaway, games, a live auction and a silent auction. Tickets…

July 5, 2019

Community

Gem and Mineral show to be held

Rocks, gems, minerals, beads, pearls, jewelry, tools and household items from 60 vendors will be available. Pan for gold and…

July 5, 2019

Community

Community Health Action Coalition to hold monthly membership meeting

Larry Turner will give a presentation about health services at the Mission of San Lucas Toliman in Guatemala. There will…

July 5, 2019

Health

Seminar to address opioid use, suicide prevention

This is a free event for medical professionals and staff. The seminar will address substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention, motivational…

July 5, 2019

Community

La Plata County Humane Society thankful to the community

LPCHS would also like to thank the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado for selecting us as one of 10 local…

July 4, 2019

Community

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering grateful for support

Special thanks to the phenomenal Tim Sullivan Band as well Allora Leonard and several talented Stillwater Music youth performers including…

July 4, 2019

Community

Durango Botanical Society grateful for support

This event is only possible thanks to all the homeowners who graciously opened their gardens for the tour. Thanks also…

July 4, 2019

Community

Self-guided nature walks available at Purgatory

The tour follows the 1.7 mile Brush Rake Loop at the top of Chairlift 4. Drive up to the start…

July 4, 2019

Community

Center of Southwest Studies to host free summer lecture series

Fabiola Cabeza de Baca published two of the earliest cookbooks about New Mexico cuisine, touting the health of the land-based…

July 4, 2019

Community

Powerhouse offers summer camps in July and August

Some scholarships are available. For more information, visit www.powsci.org/camps.

July 4, 2019

Community

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet

The presenter will be David Wood, district governor for Rotary International, who will bring the group up to speed on…

July 4, 2019

Community

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet

Layne Miller will present a talk about “Fremont Rock Art.” Miller is a longtime rock art researcher, a founding member…

July 4, 2019

Health

Dr. Laura Warner appointed to State Behavioral Health Taskforce Subcommittee

At the direction of Governor Jared Polis, the mission of the task force is to evaluate and set the roadmap…

July 4, 2019

Health

Locals complete hyperbaric medical team training

This 40-hour training included information on the history of the medical uses of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, medical research and protocols…

July 3, 2019

Travel

Chief says shorthanded TSA will handle July 4 travel surge

Passengers wait in line at a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at the Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia. The chief of…

July 2, 2019

Health

Future is in doubt for cheaper versions of biologic drugs

Chuck Pope, left, and wife, Nina, talk about his ongoing battle with rheumatoid arthritis and trying to afford medications to…

July 2, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: Animas City Independence Day

the West is History: Animas City Independence Day

July 1, 2019

Travel

Go to Grand Junction: Food, drink, art and outdoor options you can’t miss

Food, drink, art and outdoor options you can’t miss

June 30, 2019

Health

Vaccine no match against flu bug that popped up near end

A medical assistant at a community health center gives a patient a flu shot in Seattle. U.S. health officials say…

June 29, 2019

Travel

E-bikes encounter rocky road to approval despite popularity

They’re something more than a bicycle, something less than a motorcycle

June 29, 2019

Community

Friends of the Arts grateful for successful show

Dennis Elkins, a former Fort Lewis College professor, came to town to do his self-written, one man show. Appreciation goes…

June 28, 2019

Community

Mercy Regional Medical Center May births

Mary and Tyler Wancura, Ignacio, CallieLonna Teddy, 7 lbs. 7 oz., 4:38 p.m. May 6. Anne and Matthew Ryals, Durango,…

June 28, 2019

Community

July library events

1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Ongoing events 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby Storytime. For…

June 28, 2019