Southwest Life

Thank you from the American Association of University Women

Thanks to our speakers, Dexter Cirillo, Ph. D., and Kathy Fine-Dare, Ph. D., and to all of the attendees who…

March 21, 2019

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic donates event barricades to Silverton community

The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic wanted to expand on their annual donation to the Silverton community after the 416 Fire.…

March 21, 2019

Health

Mercy orthopedic surgeon preserves hip joints to prevent replacement

Repairing cartilage can ward off arthritis, keep patients active

March 21, 2019

Community

Bank of the San Juans commercial lender, Eric Jones, named Region 9 Lender of the Year

Jones, who began his career at Coca-Cola in Durango before becoming a banker, is a Fort Lewis College graduate and…

March 20, 2019

Health

Housing Solutions for the Southwest announces new staff and open position

Liz Stellrecht, emergency services counselor, started with Housing Solutions in January. Stellrecht previously served the community at La Plata Family…

March 20, 2019

Health

Mountain Hyperbarics offers free treatment to veterans

Hyperbaric chambers are used to treat an array of conditions stemming from the lack of oxygen, such as strokes, traumas,…

March 20, 2019

Health

Apple Watch may spot heart problem but more research needed

Customers look at Apple Watches at an Apple store in New York. A huge study suggests the Apple Watch sometimes…

March 19, 2019

Travel

Tens of thousands converge on California ‘poppy apocalypse’

About 150,000 people over the weekend flocked to see this year’s rain-fed flaming orange patches of poppies lighting up the…

March 19, 2019

Community

Environmental Center at Fort Lewis College hosts Local Food Film Series

Through showing films centered around all the different components of food systems and discussing what we find, the Local Food…

March 19, 2019

Community

Dirt Club after school program opens for registration

The six-week spring session will begin in mid-April. Students will learn about gardening and healthy eating by growing food and…

March 19, 2019

Travel

Rain ignites super bloom in California desert

Two years after steady rains followed by warm temperatures caused seeds dormant for decades under the desert floor to burst…

March 17, 2019

Community

Durango Nature Studies offers full moon hike at Falls Creek

Naturalist Mike Bienkowski will guide participants in understanding the transformations that take place with the arrival of spring. Cost is…

March 16, 2019

Travel

Yes, this is Colorado: Discover canyons, grasslands and chilling history in state’s southeastern corner

But take a closer look. You’ll find canyons carved into the seemingly flat prairie, wagon train ruts along the Santa…

March 16, 2019

Community

Mercy Regional Medical Center February 2019 births

Kelly and Wesley Mendel, Durango, Cullen Thomas, 7 lbs., 10 oz., 6 p.m., Feb. 2. Devry Michaeli, Bayfield, Kestler Layne,…

March 15, 2019

Community

Community bingo to be held on Tuesdays

There is a $10 fee per person. All are welcome. For more information, contact Kathi Clamp at 946-5794.

March 15, 2019

Community

Veteran’s Outreach Center of La Plata County to host Spring Fling

The event will feature swing dancing, dinner (veggie available), drinks and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the new…

March 15, 2019

Community

Shining Mountain Health and Wellness to host movie event

This free event will include free child care (6 months to 7 years), popcorn and refreshments, gift bags and a…

March 15, 2019

Community

Nonviolent communication workshop to be held

Cost for the class has a sliding scale of $50 to $70. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/theriverstudiocollective/. To register contact…

March 15, 2019

Community

Bayfield Lions Club Foundationâ€™s ninth annual dinner and auction to be held

Prime rib will be served along with complimentary beer and wine. Tickets are $25 per person. Money raised will be…

March 15, 2019

Community

Durango High Noon Rotary club to meet

CJ Martinez will provide information about the 100 Club. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch will be available for…

March 15, 2019

Community

Durango AARP chapter to meet

Durango Fire Department Safety Officer Scott Davis will speak about fire, falls and safety. AARP members and seniors are invited.…

March 15, 2019

Community

Thank you from the Durango Public Library Advisory Board

We also congratulate Holly Williams, an administrative assistant at the library and the LAB’s recording secretary, for her selection as…

March 15, 2019

Community

AHS student council grateful for support

We would first like to thank Steamworks Brewing Co., Fuzziwigs and Beads & Beyond. Because of these businesses, Animas was…

March 15, 2019

Community

Center of Southwest Studies to host lecture on botanical art and illustration

Wendland, an art professor, will discuss botanical art and illustration, focusing on her recent collaboration with the biology department. During…

March 15, 2019