Southwest Life

Senior center to offer iPad, iPhone classes

An introduction class that covers basics, navigation skills, settings, power and data conservation, etc., will be held Tuesday, and a…

September 14, 2017

75 years ago: An Oxford family announced that its horse had served them for 26 years. The three daughters of…

September 14, 2017

Turn over a new leaf: Chase that autumn foliage on foot

Activate the “Health” app on your iPhone (it’s standard and has a simple red heart icon); don a light jacket;…

September 13, 2017

Health

Study prompts call to examine flu vaccine and miscarriage

A nurse practitioner prepares a flu vaccination in Rockville, Md. A puzzling study of U.S. pregnancies suggests that women who…

September 13, 2017

75 years ago: San Juan County, New Mexico, was announced to have a pheasant season in 1942, according to the…

September 13, 2017

75 years ago: Fred Klatt of Durango “was one of the fliers that bombed and inflicted heavy damage to Jap…

September 12, 2017

Irma cancels honeymoon, postpones funeral, disrupts trips

A monitor is shown listing cancelled flights at Miami International Airport in Miami. In addition to residents affected by Hurricane…

September 12, 2017

Health

Hormone pills don’t shorten older women’s lives, study shows

In research results released Tuesday, Dr. JoAnn Manson poses says hormones may be appropriate for some women when used short-term…

September 12, 2017

75 years ago: A meeting was held at the district courtroom for project leaders and others interested in clothing work.…

September 11, 2017

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

The guest speaker will be Kevin DesPlanques, a local unique furniture maker. Lunch will be available for $17. For more…

September 11, 2017

75 years ago: Thomas Cummins, formerly of Durango, was appointed assistant road foreman of equipment on the Alamosa division of…

September 10, 2017

Therapy dogs calm stressed airline passengers

Los Angeles, weary fliers find joy in canine greetings

September 10, 2017

75 years ago: The local draft board began sending notices for physical examinations to married men without children. 50 years…

September 9, 2017

In Arizona, vintage trailer court takes tourists back to 1950s

Decades later, that mid-century feeling endures at this southern Arizona tourist stop. Lined inside with warm woods, vintage aluminum travel…

September 9, 2017

Thank you Letters

Chris “Bal” Balchunas was hit while riding his bike to work at 5:30 a.m. Aug. 7 and suffered unfortunate injuries.…

Senior Calendar

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 10 a.m. Visually Impaired Persons support group. 10:15 a.m. Watch Your…

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Saturday Self-defense class, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Aspen Hall, 247-7491, [email protected]. Dance team tryouts, 9 a.m.-noon, Whalen Gymnasium, [email protected]. The Impact…

75 years ago: A special drive for “useless machinery, rubber, rags and other metals necessary to keep war plants operating”…

Vigil to be held Sunday to mark 100 days of sanctuary

Sabido, who is facing deportation, has been in sanctuary at Mancos United Methodist Church, and her supporters will hold a…

75 years ago: The names of three Colorado men, including one from Durango, were displayed in a list of 435…

September 7, 2017

Audacious autumn: Estes Park Elk Fest, Albuquerque balloon festival and events around region, U.S.

Consider adding one of these audacious autumnal experiences to your calendar: a squirrel cook off in Arkansas, ukulele festival in…

September 6, 2017

And The West Is History

50 years ago: The new schedule for Mesa Verde National Park was effected and would remain in effect through Sept.…

September 6, 2017