Southwest Life

Thank you to La Plata Integrated Healthcare

Needless to say, we were elated and made an appointment for two days later. When we arrived at the clinic,…

January 29, 2021

New children’s programming from Pine River Library

The monthly storytelling podcast is geared toward the youngest patrons. New episodes will be released on the first Friday of…

January 29, 2021

Community

Heart Safe La Plata offers in-person and remote community classes

Heart Safe also offers private classes for groups of six to nine people, and remote classes for groups and individuals.…

January 29, 2021

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to host meeting

Having recently told the club about the National Immunization Day they participated in, this portion of Ptolemy and Loetherâ€™s talk…

January 29, 2021

Community

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group to meet virtually

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

January 29, 2021

Community

DeColores Civitan Club of Durango to honor local clergy

Clergy Appreciation Week is held to recognize the heroism of four U.S. Army chaplains during World War II who were…

January 29, 2021

Community

Pine River Library launches new podcast

Monthly episodes will feature staff book recommendations, library programming updates, local history and an “Ask a Librarian” segment. New episodes…

January 29, 2021

Health

‘Simple is beautiful’: One-shot vaccine proves effective

Johnson & Johnson’s long-awaited vaccine appears to protect against COVID-19 with just one shot – not as strong as some…

January 29, 2021

Travel

Canada to quarantine travelers, suspend flights south

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a news conference at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian…

January 29, 2021

Travel

Biden orders COVID-19 travel restrictions, adds South Africa

President Joe Biden departs after attending mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in the Georgetown neighborhood…

January 25, 2021

Health

FDA approves 1st long-acting HIV drug combo, monthly shots

This image, provided by drugmaker ViiV Healthcare, shows a rendering of the packaging and vials containing its new HIV treatment,…

January 25, 2021

And the West is History

Photo: Parrott City Miners – 1881

Oliver Holmes and Thomas Raley pose in front of a house in Parrott City with Baldy Peak in the background.…

January 25, 2021

Community

November births

Julie and Markus Abner, Durango, Hudson Sawyer, 8 pounds, 10:25 p.m. Nov. 2. Sirena and Alain Medina, Cortez, Vennecia Ann,…

January 22, 2021

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to host talk about mental health in Uganda

Speakers will share the activities, describe the eventual impact, speak to incredible collaborations and share their vision. This will include…

January 22, 2021

Community

Local libraries host ‘Finding happiness in the age of COVID-19’

This Zoom program is hosted in collaboration with Pine River Library, Durango Public Library, Ignacio Community Library and Southwest La…

January 22, 2021

Health

COVID-19 pandemic may be driving rise in opioid deaths

Overdoses rose in 2020 as people faced heightened risk factors

January 21, 2021

Travel

EU insists virus shots will remain voluntary before travel

The European Commission has been weighing a Greek proposal to issue vaccination certificates to help get travelers to their vacation…

January 18, 2021

And the West is History

Photo: KIUP radio station – 1936

This picture was taken in winter 1936, shortly after KIUP Radio moved to its new building at 2800 Main Ave.…

January 18, 2021

Travel

Number of daily hikers triples at popular Southwest rock formation The Wave

Outdoor enthusiasts and nature photographers hoping to explore the colorful, contoured landscape of the The Wave in the Vermilion Cliffs…

January 17, 2021

Travel

Mexico sees holiday bump in tourism amid pandemic surge

They were among tens of thousands of American tourists who descended on Mexico’s glittering Caribbean beaches at the close of…

January 15, 2021

Community

Thank you to the director of the Durango Food Bank

The past year has been a lesson in extra compassion and giving for our community, and under Sarah’s leadership and…

January 15, 2021

Community

Durango Botanic Gardens grateful to La Plata Cares and Local First

The gardens normally hold approximately seven to 10 in-person educational events during the gardening season. The virus prevented these events…

January 15, 2021

Community

Manna seeks volunteer

This is a long-term volunteer opportunity, ranging from 5 to 10 hours per week. It will help streamline volunteer opportunities…

January 15, 2021

Community

Emily Wickes named to Emory & Henry College’s dean’s list

To be named to the dean’s list, students must be a full time student and receive a 3.6 GPA for…

January 15, 2021