Southwest Life

Angler adds to record-breaking run at Cortez reservoir

has three world records, but one might fall

May 24, 2019

La Plata Youth Services to host Youth of Color block party

The event will feature Native Artists in Action leading spray paint, wood-burning, turntable/DJ, lyrics/audio recording and screen printing workshops. The…

May 24, 2019

Community

Fort Lewis Mesa invites families to events

Fort Lewis Mesa year end picnic at the Old Fort in Hesperus from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. A…

May 24, 2019

Community

Celebrate National Trails Day with Trails 2000

The trailwork party will work toward connecting the Spurline trails with the Grandview trails. The work will include original construction,…

May 24, 2019

Community

Durango Public Library to host genuine happiness talk

Meiering is a local certified mindfulness teacher and professional life coach. This is a free talk. No registration is necessary.…

May 24, 2019

Community

Friends of the Arts thanks book donors, buyers

We thank all those who donated and bought books at DFA’s May 9 meeting and at Stillwater’s Party in the…

May 23, 2019

Community

Durango Friends of the Arts Thanks Sky Ute Casino

We thank the Southern Ute Indian Tribe for their generous donation to our Grant Fund, which will be used to…

May 23, 2019

Community

Community Connections receives Share The Love award

Community Connections is the only local not-for-profit organization to benefit from “Share the Love,” through a combination of Subaru of…

May 23, 2019

Community

Animas City Night Bazaar to host community events

The themed community events will feature local food, beer and cocktails, art and music. These events all take place from…

May 23, 2019

Community

Humane society to host Adopt-a-Thon

The adopt-a-thon will feature reduced adoption fees of $10 for adult cats and $50 for adult dogs, an assortment of…

May 23, 2019

Community

Allison-Tiffany Cemetery to host Memorial Day service

Services will include music, visiting and honoring veterans and loved ones. Everyone is invited.

May 23, 2019

Community

The Garden Project to host volunteer orientation party

Interested volunteers are invited to celebrate the start of the growing season with snacks and good company. Learn about ways…

May 23, 2019

Community

The Garden Project to host soil and seed sale

Three types of soil from Paonia Soil Co. will be available; featherweight, the bomb and dynamic dressing, as well as…

May 23, 2019

Community

SJMA to host teen backpacking trip

The trip will be led by MK Gunn, a certified interpretive guide from SJMA, and other local outdoor affiliates. Participants…

May 23, 2019

Community

Purgatory Resort to hold naturalist training

Training will be conducted by naturalists with San Juan Mountains Association in partnership with San Juan National Forest. Guided tours…

May 23, 2019

Community

High Noon Rotary to meet

Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

May 23, 2019

Health

Students learn to protect their minds from toxic stress

Techniques build resiliency, prevent trauma from shaping lives

May 23, 2019

Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center to celebrate partnership with Milk Bank Program

The event will feature a presentation by a Mothers’ Milk Bank representative. Refreshments will be served. The Milk Bank, a…

May 20, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: The fairgrounds ‘airport’

This photo, captioned “First plane to land in Durango,” was taken at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in September 1913,…

May 20, 2019

Travel

The Wave could see a rising tide of visitors on Utah-Arizona border

considers raising limit at Utah-Arizona hiking destination

May 19, 2019

Travel

An Oregon retreat: Surrounded by wilderness, remote lodge offers rustic luxury

The dogs, pets of lodge staff and guests, stuck close to their humans until the do-si-doing commenced. Now, they watch…

May 18, 2019

Health

What helps prevent dementia? Try exercise, not vitamin pills

If you want to save your brain, focus on keeping the rest of your body well with exercise and healthy…

May 18, 2019

Community

Powerhouse Science Center to host garage sale

All proceeds will benefit continued exhibits and activities at The Powerhouse. For more information, visit www.powsci.org.

May 17, 2019

Community

Heartwood Cohousing to host potluck

The fourth Friday potlucks allow those interested in Heartwood Cohousing to get acquainted with the community. Take a tour and…

May 17, 2019