Southwest Life

Travel

Record 72 million tourists came to Orlando last year

Park guests relax and cool off with a water mist under the globe at Universal Studios City Walk in Orlando,…

May 15, 2018

And the West is History

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver…

May 14, 2018

And the West is History

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver…

May 13, 2018

Travel

Travel expert Johnny Jet shares his tips for summer trips

John DiScala, better known as the air travel expert Johnny Jet, says to save on airfare travelers should travel on…

May 13, 2018

And the West is History

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver…

May 12, 2018

Travel

More tourists seek out volcanic adventures

I had stumbled upon the opportunity to hike to the 2,011-foot summit of Erta Ale while planning a road trip…

May 12, 2018

Health

When someone hovers at the edge of death, these singers step in to ease the passage

Threshold Choir members center themselves before visiting a patient at the Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center in Arlington, Va.Salwan Georges/ Washington…

May 12, 2018

Community

Durango couple to celebrate 60th anniversary

Carl and Linda Smithdu1-i-syn They have three children: Lisa Wingert of Grand Junction, Laurie Musard of St. George, Utah and…

May 11, 2018

Health

San Juan Regional recognized for excellence

The hospital was one of three organizations in New Mexico and the only organization in the Four Corners to receive…

May 11, 2018

Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Saturday “Bella Danzante 10” Bella Dance Studio performance, 4 p.m., Community Concert Hall. Wednesday Old Fort farm stand, 1 p.m.,…

May 11, 2018

Community

Bridge scores

May 3 Non-Life Master First: B. Norton, P. Hemphill Second: J. Skjold, I. Watters Third: R. Ayres, Shirley Mondin Fourth:…

May 11, 2018

Health

WHO: Saturated fat should be less than 10 percent of diet

In its first draft guidelines on fat intake, the U.N. health agency said to avoid piling on the pounds, both…

May 11, 2018

Community

Arboles community to clean up cemetery

The cemetery is located at the south end of County Road 975, immediately to the left after the state border…

May 10, 2018

Community

Celebration of life for Edward Kutzleb to be held May 28

Kutzlebdu1-i-syn Those who plan to attend are asked not to park in the Elks Lodge parking lot. The funeral is…

May 10, 2018

Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

du1-i-syn The club recently started a complimentary book library at Durango-La Plata County Airport and book donations are needed to…

May 10, 2018

Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

du1-i-syn The Officer of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding Colorado State patrolman during the meeting. Community…

May 10, 2018

Community

Event to discuss how to be a child care provider

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive information about how to start a licensed child care program…

May 10, 2018

Community

Donations sought for food drive

La Plata County residents are encouraged to place nonperishable food items at mailboxes to be collected at Durango Post Office,…

May 10, 2018

And the West is History

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver…

May 10, 2018

Travel

Royal wedding: At hotels, $50K packages, Union Jack condoms

A wedding scene from the “Good-Bye” episode of “Suits.” Meghan Markle’s character dreams of getting married at the Plaza Hotel…

May 10, 2018

And the West is History

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver…

May 9, 2018

Health

At 100, my mom had dementia and needed hospice care. Getting it was nearly impossible

A 2013 photo shows Jeanne Erdmann with her mother, Florence Greco, at age 98.Angie Zumwalt via Washington Post My mom’s…

May 9, 2018

And the West is History

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver…

May 8, 2018

Travel

Take a grand tour of New England – by bike

The 14-mile Island Line Trail follows Burlington’s waterfront and continues into the middle of Lake Champlain.Courtesy of Island Line Images…

May 8, 2018