Southwest Life

Community

TOPS to host open house

This free event will begin with weigh-in at 8:30 a.m., followed by a meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. TOPS…

May 3, 2019

Community

Cancer Coalition S.W. Colorado grateful for support

These beautiful gems are an assortment of highly polished stones of many shapes and colors. A rub of the stone…

April 30, 2019

Community

Thank you from Cancer Coalition of S.W. Colorado

Their donated items such as lap blankets and shawls will be used by patients during hours of cancer treatment, both…

April 30, 2019

Community

Thank you from Animas High School

We are grateful for the hospitality of the Durango Elks Lodge, an excellent event venue staffed by helpful folks. Thank…

April 30, 2019

Community

Thank you from John Anderson

As the president of the Durango Botanical Society, it was my privilege to lead the DBS team in the installation…

April 30, 2019

Community

Animas High School grateful for support

Thanks to their generosity, we raised $500 to support innovative project-based education that is preparing students for college, career and…

April 30, 2019

Community

Thank you from El Centro

Jerry Martinez and his amazing crew at CJ’s Diner created beautiful dishes and catered. Jerry is an important supporter of…

April 30, 2019

Community

BID to host Spring Red Balloon event

More than 40 merchants will participate, offering activities, games, events, shopping and more. Participate in a Passport Program to win…

April 30, 2019

Community

Purpose Drive Project to host charity golf tournament

All proceeds will benefit children “aging out” of foster care by providing housing, job skills and life skills through The…

April 30, 2019

Community

Durango Harley-Davidson to sponsor Unity Run and Rally for suicide awareness

Capping off the ride will be a rally at Durango Harley-Davidson with a car/motorcycle show, live music, guest speakers, vendors,…

April 30, 2019

Community

Local Rotarian receives award

The award recognizes Williams for his devotion and exemplary efforts within the organization and community and his embodiment of Rotary’s…

April 30, 2019

Community

Powerhouse Science Center announces summer camps

Thirty camps are available for children ages 3-17. Campers will learn about woodworking, animals, renewable energy, engineering, space and much…

April 30, 2019

Community

Durango Farmers Market to open

The farmer’s market will be open every weekend from May 11 to Oct. 26. The farmers market will celebrate Mother’s…

April 30, 2019

Health

Surge in U.S. measles cases leads to extraordinary measures

Signs about measles and the measles vaccine are displayed at the Rockland County Health Department in Pomona, N.Y. Measles continues…

April 29, 2019

Health

Study: Kids’ suicides spiked after Netflix’s ‘13 Reasons’

The study published Monday can’t prove that the Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” was the cause, but there were 195…

April 29, 2019

Travel

Notre Dame fire was a warning bell. But will Europe listen?

Historic monuments do not receive regular maintenance

April 28, 2019

Travel

In India, election workers travel 4 days, 300 miles to get to 1 voter

Election workers in India traveled 300 miles over four days across winding mountain roads and river valleys on behalf of…

April 27, 2019

Community

Colorado Native Plant Society to host wildflower identification workshop

“Introduction to Colorado Wildflowers Workshop” will help participants develop skills to identify different species found in the Durango area. The…

April 27, 2019

Health

U.S. measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years

A woman receives a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine March 27 at the Rockland County Health Department in Pomona, N.Y.…

April 26, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: Dance party

No one can say Fort Lewis College students do not know how to have fun. This picture was taken around…

April 26, 2019

Community

Senior Center Calendar

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Daily 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Billiards, reading, darts, TV, meal. Monday 10 a.m. Intermediate Bridge. 10:15…

April 26, 2019

Community

March births

Brookllynn and Jonathan Archuleta, Aztec, Neil Dacy, 7 lbs. 11 oz., 9:21 a.m. March 3. Lauren and Jeb Davis, Durango,…

April 26, 2019

Community

May library events

Ongoing events Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby Storytime. A lapsit storytime for infants-18 months. Interactive fun with music, stories, fingerplays, counting…

April 26, 2019

Community

Blue Lotus Feet to offer kirtan

This kirtan will be roll out new chants, including a new version of the Gayatri mantra and a powerful new…

April 26, 2019