Southwest Life

Local Scouts collecting food during annual Scouting for Food drive

Donations will also be accepted from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Durango Food Bank, 194 Bodo Drive…

February 15, 2019

Animas Surgical Hospital to host ear, nose, and throat roundtable

The discussion for medical professionals will cover how dysfunction of the ears, nose and throat can dramatically affect a patientâ€™s…

February 15, 2019

Cleaning routine shows promise in curbing superbug infection

Researcher Raheeb Saavedra demonstrates how to use a medicated ointment for a study on preventing superbug infections. Hospitalized patients who…

Group seeks feedback about behavioral health, substance abuse treatment

Questions will include: What do you want from your health care? What has worked well for your care? What changes/improvements…

Durango Barbershoppers offering singing valentines

Singing valentines can be purchased for the sweetheart of your choice for $49 and includes two songs, a carnation and…

Pine River Library to show movie “A Star is Born”

The film is critically acclaimed, with a 90 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The program is free, and there will…

After delays, Egypt’s new mega-museum set to open in 2020

The Grand Egyptian Museum has been under construction for well over a decade and is intended to showcase Egypt’s ancient…

February 11, 2019

Pea-sized pill delivers insulin shot from inside the stomach

The components of swallowable self-righting device which can inject drugs from inside the stomach. The new invention, reported Feb. 7,…

February 11, 2019

‘Forever Tango’ show at the Community Concert Hall canceled

Concert Hall patrons holding tickets for “Forever Tango” can retain them, and they will be valid for a rescheduled date.…

February 11, 2019

Apps gauge airport security wait time – with your help

App in the Air can help travelers predict wait times for TSA security lines.Courtesy of App in the Air The…

February 10, 2019

Historical time travelers bring distant eras to crackling life

Elizabeth Keaney portrays a young Martha Washington at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. She channels Martha in 1769, before the American…

February 9, 2019

Snowbound California guests freed after 5 days at lodge

Up to 7 feet of snow trapped the guests and staff at Montecito Sequoia Lodge in Sequoia National Forest starting…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

Karen Metcalf, director of Mercy Home Health and Hospice of Mercy, will update the club on their activities. Community members…

Senior Calendar

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 9 a.m.-2 p.m. VITA Tax. (Fairgrounds) 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m.…

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday

Gail Harris will present about her recent trek from Denver to Durango on the Colorado Trail. There is an optional…

Fundraiser to be held on Valentine’s Day

The fundraiser will be held on Valentines Day, Thursday, at CJ’s Dinner. Tickets are $25 per adult, $50 per couple…

Archaeological Society to meet Wednesday

Shelby Tisdale, director of Center of Southwest Studies will present “Marjorie F. Lambert: Pioneering Southwest Archaeologist.” There will be a…

Bridge Scores

Jan. 31: Non-Life Master First: K. & S. Hasz Second: L. Arnold/S. McInturff Third: A. & R. Davis Fourth: J.…

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Saturday Skyhawks Women’s Basketball, vs. Regis University, 5:30 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium, free for FLC students, faculty and staff; $10 adults;…

Great Decisions group to meet Tuesday

He will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association and lead participants in a discussion of…

Paths to Leadership to feature speaker

The event will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 16 in Room 130 Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College. Levaldo…

Garden Club of Durango to meet Wednesday

Katrina Blair will present “A 10 Day Journey,” chronicling her walk from Durango to Telluride, eating only edibles she found…

Volunteers needed for Rail Rangers this summer

Volunteers have been riding the train for more than 20 years, helping visitors understand the areaâ€™s public lands. Training, uniforms…