Southwest Life

And the West is History

Photo: Moving the Chief Diner – 1981

In 1944, an abandoned dining car from the old Otto Mears’ Silverton Northern Railroad was moved from Silverton to the…

October 26, 2020

Travel

Ski resorts adapt to new normal amid pandemic

will have to abide by restrictions

October 25, 2020

Community

Durango Farmers Market thanks sponsorship partners

TBK Bank continues to offer the summer venue and the city of Durango made the Transit Center restroom facilities available.…

October 23, 2020

Community

Durango Daybreak Rotary Club grateful to partners and donors

Thanks to The Wells Group for allowing us to use their truck to transport food donations from the fairgrounds to…

October 23, 2020

Community

Comfort Keepers grateful to partners

Marcy Cottrell Houle, author of “The Gift of Giving” shared her caregiving experience and wisdom with compassion and humor relatable…

October 23, 2020

Community

Library to host virtual Spanish conversation hour

Participate in an hour of conversation in Spanish and practice Spanish in an informal setting. All ages and language levels…

October 23, 2020

Community

Four Corners Prostate Support Group to hold virtual meeting

The group consists of men who have survived prostate cancer and those who have been recently diagnosed with prostate issues.…

October 23, 2020

Community

Marvel Grange to host breakfast, Halloween Bash

Marvel. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee will be served. The Halloween Bash will be held from 3 to…

October 23, 2020

Community

Pine River Library to host meet the candidates event

Community members are invited to ask questions, give input and help shape the future of the library. To receive the…

October 23, 2020

Community

La Plata Open Space Conservancy holds raffle

The getaway includes a one-night stay at The Blake Hotel at Taos Ski Valley. Tickets cost $10 or $40 for…

October 23, 2020

Health

Access expands to nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses

provides take-home Naloxone kits to those at high risk

October 22, 2020

Health

Overdose deaths in U.S. appear to be rising

National data is incomplete, but available information suggests U.S. drug overdose deaths are on track to reach an all-time high.…

October 21, 2020

Health

CDC redefines COVID-19 close contact, adds brief encounters

Medical personnel prepare to administer a COVID-19 swab at a drive-through testing site in Lawrence, N.Y., Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020.…

October 21, 2020

Travel

Colorado health officials weigh in on navigating safe ski season

A sign reminds skiers to wait at socially-distant intervals before getting on a lift May 27 at the reopening of…

October 20, 2020

Travel

Pandemic air travel milestone: 1 million passengers screened

Transportation Security Administration agents process passengers at the south security checkpoint at Denver International Airport in Denver, as travelers deal…

October 19, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: Downhill racers – 1966-67

According to Durango ski historian Robert McDaniel, the Durango Ski Club started sponsoring local ski competitions in the late 1930s.…

October 19, 2020

Travel

Walking tours pick up the pace during pandemic

A concrete antidote to virtual life

October 18, 2020

Travel

Thousands arrive in Hawaii on first day pre-travel testing

Angela Margos was among the first passengers in San Francisco to get on a plane to Hawaii on Thursday morning.…

October 16, 2020

Health

UN: Europe’s pandemic restrictions are absolutely necessary

People wearing face masks walk past a sign saying “Mask duty – Cover your mouth and nose!” in a pedestrian…

October 16, 2020

Community

Thank you to a young man named Jack

As I was driving to work, the route is from Pagosa Springs to Durango, I found myself stuck on the…

October 16, 2020

Community

July births

Sarah Connon and Martin Rivera, Ignacio, Marti’n Dregan Rivera Jr., 8 pounds 10 ounces, 8:13 a.m. July 2.Colynn Begay and…

October 16, 2020

Community

Registration for youth sports opens

Durango Youth House Hockey League is a skills-based program for ages 5 to 14. Players practice in a competitive teaching…

October 16, 2020

Community

Agent offers Medicare coaching

Moore is a volunteer coach and adviser with information about affordable rates, when companies increase rates and insurance quotes. She…

October 16, 2020

Community

Ignacio students Pearson, Roderick achieve American Degree

Heile Pearson and Lucas Roderick, two recent graduates of IHS and active members within the national FFA organization at Ignacio,…

October 16, 2020