Southwest Life

Club grateful for successful fundraiser

We could not hold this event without the support of the historic Strater Hotel banquet and kitchen staff, who store…

July 23, 2021

Geologist to speak to Rotary Club

Brame will discuss how today’s San Juan Mountains landscape is the latest of four iterations of this mountainous area successively…

July 23, 2021

Community

Food drive celebrates Morlan

All donations of nonperishable food will be accepted. Boxes will be set up for easy drop off. In 2016, Gov.…

July 23, 2021

Community

Disability awareness march to be held

Marchers should meet at 4 p.m. The march will follow Main Avenue to Buckley Park. A celebration with cake and…

July 23, 2021

Southwest Life

DUST 2 needs volunteers for trail work project in August

DUST 2 has organized a “Dig Where You Ride“ trail-building service project in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service from…

July 23, 2021

Southwest Life

CSU Extension’s Green School moves to online format

Colorado State University Extension’s Certified Colorado Gardener program has moved to an online format, informally known as Green School, and…

July 22, 2021

Health

U.S. life expectancy in 2020 saw biggest drop since WWII

According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, U.S. life expectancy fell by…

July 21, 2021

Travel

U.S. airlines say COVID-19 variants aren’t hurting bookings

Delta Air Lines passenger jets rest on the tarmac Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Boston Logan International Airport in Boston.…

July 21, 2021

Health

Comfort Keepers offers support, resources for older adults

Comfort Keepers reminds community members that as the community opens up and life begins to look a little more like…

July 20, 2021

Southwest Life

La Plata Open Space Conservancy to host pollinator workshop

La Plata Open Space Conservancy will host a pollinator workshop July 31 on a conserved property on County Road 516,…

July 19, 2021

Travel

Going abroad? U.S. government says passport waits top 3 months

Americans hoping to travel abroad this summer may have to delay their plans if they need new or renewed passports.…

July 16, 2021

And the West is History

And the West is History: Durango Fire Department scene – 1931

The Durango Fire Department displays some of its firefighting equipment in this picture from 1931. This station was located on…

July 16, 2021

Community

Rotary club to meet in-person

Brenda Macon, executive director of Durango Arts Center, will discuss the center’s programs. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact…

July 16, 2021

Community

Gear provided for fly fishing class

Learn the basics of setting up a fly rod, beginner casting skills and entomology. San Juan Angler’s guides will provide…

July 16, 2021

Community

Concert Series to benefit nonprofits

The cover charge is a $10 cash donation and The Rochester provides a bar and food for sale at each…

July 16, 2021

Community

Rotarians thank volunteers, donors

clubs grateful for support

July 16, 2021

Community

Grange to hold yard sale

Items for sale include tools, small appliances, gardening gear, books, frames and household items. Donated items can be dropped at…

July 16, 2021

Community

Scouts return from Philmont hike

Pictured: Cory Heron, Derek Smith, Flint Gervais, Ray Heron, Linn Smith, Jonah Taylor, Eli Spaeder and Lucas Spaeder recently completed…

July 16, 2021

Community

Arts and crafts festival to be held

The festival will feature local artists with hand/homemade arts, crafts and foods, including jewelry, woodwork, kitchen and home decor, clothing,…

July 16, 2021

Community

Class of 1971 to hold reunion

Durango High School class of 1971 will celebrate its 50-year reunion Aug. 27 and 28. Events will begin with a…

July 16, 2021

Community

San Ignacio Fiesta to host parade

Lineup and registration will begin at 9 a.m. No pre-registration or fee is required. Registration forms may be downloaded at…

July 16, 2021

Southwest Life

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to host presentation at fairgrounds, and on Zoom

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will host an in-person presentation called “Diné Survivance and the Old Leupp Boarding School” with…

July 16, 2021

Health

US overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last year

Jordan McGlashen, left, and his siblings, Brandon, Collin, and Kaitlin, in Battle Creek, Mich. Jordan died of a drug overdose…

July 14, 2021

Regional News

Colorado conducting ambitious Front Range bald eagle survey

DENVER – Colorado has launched a four-year study of American bald eagles to determine how the protected raptors have adapted…

July 14, 2021