Southwest Life

Experts: New Mexico in for hotter, drier weather in 50 years

Juan Basin may experience state’s greatest rise in temperature

August 2, 2021

Health

Study: Vaccinated people can carry as much virus as others

Bartender Denis Angelov pours drinks April 6 at Tin Pan Alley restaurant in Provincetown, Mass. A study of a large…

August 2, 2021

Travel

Air travel hits another pandemic high, flight delays grow

The U.S. set another pandemic-era record for travel on Sunday, Aug. 1, with more than 2.2 million people going through…

August 2, 2021

And the West is History

And the West is History: Downtown Saloon Scene – Ca. 1905

Unfortunately, this photograph of a Durango bar did not include the name of the saloon or the exact date. One…

July 31, 2021

Community

Thank you from Project Linus

(Courtesy) Twenty-one 4-H members, ages 5 to 14, made 11 double-sided fleece blankets for our organization. They will be donated…

July 31, 2021

Community

Hillcrest Women’s Golf Association grateful to community, donors

Thanks for the golf course donations: Black Canyon Golf, Bridges Golf, Cattails Golf, Cedaredge Golf, Cobble Creek, Conquistador Golf, Dalton…

July 31, 2021

Community

August library events

1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Events by date Aug. 1, all day: Free copies of Jon Meacham’s “The…

July 31, 2021

Community

Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers

No previous experience or skills are required to volunteer. Habitat provides support for engaging volunteers in its local mission. For…

July 31, 2021

Community

Sunnyside Library to close for cleaning

Outside those days, summer hours of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday will remain in effect through Aug.…

July 31, 2021

Community

Marshal’s office to host barbecue

Food and refreshments will be provided. During the event, the public may check out the patrol cars, as well as…

July 31, 2021

Community

Bike rodeo to prove safety tips, information

Participants will learn about bicycle safety, find out more about local trails, take advantage of free DPD bicycle registration, get…

July 31, 2021

Community

Purgatory nature walks return

Nature walks are lead by San Juan Mountains Association volunteer naturalists and offer information about plants, invasive species and how…

July 31, 2021

Community

Support group to host virtual meeting

The group consists of survivors and men who have been diagnosed with prostate issues, including cancer. Members discuss experiences and…

July 31, 2021

Community

Daughters of the American Revolution donate money to Animas Museum

Member of Daughters of the American Revolution donate money to Animas Museum. (Courtesy) The money was generated from the “Wreaths…

July 31, 2021

Community

Senior Center seeks volunteers

Volunteers are needed for all areas at the center, including Meals on Wheels deliveries, Council on Aging thrift store and…

July 31, 2021

Community

Class of 1960 to hold reunion

Registration, reception and dinner at the DoubleTree Hotel will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 24. On Sept.…

July 31, 2021

Regional News

Uncovering boarding school history makes for monumental task

In this July 8, 2021, photo, adjunct history professor and research associate Larry Larrichio holds a copy of a late…

July 30, 2021

Southwest Life

Unlikely circus thrives in small southern Colorado town

Colbie Brown practices on an aerial hoop, right, while Emily Haynes practices on silks while being observed by instructor Emily…

July 27, 2021

Southwest Life

‘Satellite constellations’ are filling the Arizona night sky

This picture shows sunlight reflecting off SpaceX Starlink mini satellites after they were put into their initial orbit about 180…

July 25, 2021

And the West is History

And the West is History: Fairgrounds Horse Stall Removal – 1999

In the midst of the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration constructed a new entryway, ticket booths, grandstands, horse stalls…

July 23, 2021

Community

Demolition Derby tickets now on sale

scheduled for Aug. 14

July 23, 2021

Community

Durango Botanic Gardens to host bulb sale

More than 60 varieties of premium bulbs direct from Holland will be offered, most not available at local retailers. Bulb…

July 23, 2021

Community

Grange to host community breakfast

Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee will be served. Donations are appreciated. Everyone is welcome. For more information,…

July 23, 2021

Community

Harvest Dinner to return in September

After a challenging year and a half for food businesses, Local First will showcase the hard work and talent of…

July 23, 2021