Southwest Life

Overrun national forests prompt action from U.S. Congress

Counties help fund U.S. Forest Service work in White River National Forest

June 23, 2021

Travel

Tourism boom pressures Tibet’s historic sites

A Chinese tourist gets ready to pose for a photo atop a white yak being led by a Tibetan man…

June 21, 2021

Southwest Life

San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference seeks proposals for talks, field trips, discussions

San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference is seeking abstracts for the 11th annual conference. Deadline for submissions is Sunday. The…

June 21, 2021

Southwest Life

San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference to be held for 11th year

conference focuses on arts and humanities

June 21, 2021

Community

Bridge Scores 061921

June 10 – Open Pairs First: W. Schultz/S. Snyder Second: S. Helms/B. Sladek Third: S. McInturff/R. Farkouh Fourth: B. Gantner/L.…

June 18, 2021

And the West is History

And the West is History: Parsons Drug – 1950

A landmark business for many decades in downtown Durango, Parsons Drug was located at the southeast corner of Ninth Street…

June 18, 2021

Community

Comfort Keepers grateful to local CNAs

Your services are invaluable to those you serve. This last year has been especially hard on health care workers, and…

June 18, 2021

Community

Thank you from Durango Botanic Gardens

Last week, almost 3 tons of gravel was delivered to the gardens to refresh the garden paths, and these wonderful…

June 18, 2021

Community

Board appreciates support

Thanks to these businesses, we were able to raise almost $2,000. Big thanks to: West Slope Liquors, Cork & Bottle,…

June 18, 2021

Community

Applications open for relief funding

Caring for loved ones is stressful, and causes emotional and financial strain. It is often difficult to find affordable services…

June 18, 2021

Community

Heartwood Cohousing resumes tour

The neighborhood features organic gardens and an active community, and is surrounded by more than 350 acres of meadows, pastures…

June 18, 2021

Community

Youth football opens registration

Teams are available for grades second to sixth. The registration fee of $175 includes a personalized jersey, pads, helmet and…

June 18, 2021

Community

Bayfield seeks volunteers

Three-hour volunteer shifts are available for a variety of jobs. Parade and vendor entry forms are available at Bayfield Town…

June 18, 2021

Community

Cowboy Poetry Gathering grateful for support

Special thanks to the phenomenal Tim Sullivan Band as well as our youth performers Alec Bell, Elias Javier and Taylor…

June 18, 2021

Southwest Life

Climate change is making Rocky Mountain forests more flammable now than at any time in the past 2,000 years

Resident Jessy Ellenberger took this photograph from the deck of her home north of Granby, just before sunset Oct. 21,…

June 18, 2021

Community

Women’s Resource Center reopens

In order to protect clients, staff members and volunteers, clients must present a valid picture ID and completed COVID-19 vaccination…

June 17, 2021

Health

Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center seeks volunteers for summer program

Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center seeks volunteers to serve as mentors during the Summer Health Careers Institute that will…

June 16, 2021

Health

Axis Health System launches community counseling program

Axis Health System has launched a free Community Counseling Program with appointments available virtually or in-person. The program offers these…

June 16, 2021

Southwest Life

Scientists hail golden age to trace bird migration with tech

Avian ecologist and Georgetown University Ph.D. student Emily Williams fits an Argos satellite tag to an American robin, like a…

June 14, 2021

Health

Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective

Novavax says its vaccine appears effective against COVID-19 in a large study, including against variants. Results from the study in…

June 14, 2021

Travel

Travel rebound: 2 million people go through US airports

Travelers wait for their luggage at a baggage carousel at Miami International Airport in Miami. The airline industry’s recovery from…

June 14, 2021

Community

Animas Valley Grange and Mountain Studies Institute to present water program

Animas Valley Grange and Mountain Studies Institute will co-host the program “Wade in the Water” at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June…

June 12, 2021

Community

Hillcrest to host golf tournament

The event will feature an 18-hole scramble with a shotgun start. There will be nine holes of traditional ball golf…

June 11, 2021

Community

Powerhouse to host bike show

Enter a bike for a chance to win in one of four prize categories: vintage bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes…

June 11, 2021