Southwest Life

Western states face first federal water cuts

People take pictures of Lake Mead near Hoover Dam at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area on Aug. 13 in…

August 16, 2021

Animas Valley Grange to host tour of Farmer Training Program at Old Fort

Animas Valley Grange will host a tour of the Farmer Training Program entitled “Growing Resilient Food and Farmers” from 10…

August 16, 2021

Community

Durango Fire Protection District to host dedication, open house

Durango Fire Protection District will host a dedication and open house at its Fire Training Facility from 9 a.m. to…

August 16, 2021

Community

Town of Bayfield to host block party

The town of Bayfield will host its Block Party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday on Mill Street. The party…

August 16, 2021

And the West is History

And the West is History: Durango Fish Hatchery Scene – Ca. 1930

The Durango State Fish Hatchery, the oldest state-owned hatchery in Colorado, was established at its present site in 1893. The…

August 13, 2021

Community

La Plata Youth Services to host Splash & Dash event

La Plata Youth Services will host its seventh annual Splash & Dash summer event from 8 .a.m. to noon Saturday,…

August 13, 2021

Community

Artistic director Linda Mack Berven to speak to Rotary Club of Durango

Durango Choral Society Artistic Director Linda Mack Berven will give a presentation to Rotary Club of Durango, “Biggies of the…

August 13, 2021

Southwest Life

Stockman and Stewardship to host education seminar

Stockman and Stewardship will host an educational seminar Aug. 27 and Aug. 28 at Spring Hollow Ranch & Equestrian Park,…

August 12, 2021

Regional News

Recreation at risk as Lake Powell dips to historic low

Houseboats removed from reservoir as water level falls 50 feet in a year

August 11, 2021

Community

Ohana Kuleana to host open house

Members will answer gardening questions and offer demonstrations of techniques they use to enhance production and preserve moisture. Sustainability measures…

August 11, 2021

Community

Rugby’s Rescue House, Pagosa Fun to host community dance

Rugby’s Rescue House, a nonprofit dog rescue in Pagosa Springs, and Pagosa Fun will host a community dance from 6…

August 10, 2021

Community

Durango Food Bank seeks volunteers

Durango Food Bank is in need of volunteers to help serve the community. The food bank works in collaboration with…

August 10, 2021

Community

San Juan Brewfest to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for entry

Organizers of San Juan Brewfest have added proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test as an entry requirement…

August 10, 2021

Health

SASO to offer sexual assault victim advocate training

Sexual Assault Services Organization will host a free 30-hour sexual assault victim advocate training from Sept. 18 to Sept. 30.…

August 10, 2021

Travel

Pandemic travel bans divide loved ones across borders

With the cities of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, left, and Detroit, right, seen in the background Quintin Sweat Jr. poses with…

August 9, 2021

Health

Shots give COVID-19 survivors big immune boost, studies show

A worker readies syringes with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine March 29 in Metairie, La. Even people who have recovered from…

August 6, 2021

Community

Cowboy Poetry Gathering seeks parade entries

The Cowboy Parade is free to enter and open to any entry that is not motor-propelled. Trophies will be awarded…

August 6, 2021

Community

Pine River Library to host outdoor showing of WALL-E

Library to host outdoor movie

August 6, 2021

Community

Volunteers needed for La Plata County Fair concert

Volunteers may claim community service credit

August 6, 2021

Community

Virtual teen vaping talk to be held

Presenting the talk will be Chris Pasquale, who will discuss the most recent data on teen vaping use, prevalence, risk…

August 6, 2021

Community

Friends of library to host book sale

Genres features in the sale include home, hobbies, social sciences and fiction Q-Z. Books are $1 per pound. Proceeds benefit…

August 6, 2021

Community

Senior Center to host ‘Fun-Raiser’ dance

Tickets are $10 per person with all proceeds going to the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. Senior Center staff members…

August 6, 2021

Southwest Life

Conservation dog has a nose for high alpine bumblebees

Research in Colorado mountains can shed light on changing climate

August 6, 2021

Community

Gardeners can enter contests at La Plata County Fair

The flavor of grilled carrots is complemented by a simple yet assertive pesto made from carrot greens.Matthew Mead/Associated Press The…

August 4, 2021