Southwest Life
Wildlife managers track eagles’ movements in Southwest Colorado
Transmitters provide illuminating insights into birds’ behaviors, migration habits
Southwest Lifestyle
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Proposal seeks memorial for U.S. Civil War site in New Mexico
A makeshift memorial to Hispanic Civil War Union soldiers who fought in the Battle of Glorieta Pass in Northern New Mexico outside Santa Fe. New Mexico Sen. Linda Lopez, D-Albuquerque,…
Southwest Life
Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid classes
A basic first-aid class will be held at 3 p.m. and an adult/child/infant CPR class will be held at 6 p.m. March 6.An adult/child/infant CPR class and a CPR class…
Community
Moving Through Grief program to be held for bereaved children
The program is for bereaved children ages 8 to 12. Cost is $25 per child, and needs-based scholarships are available. Space is limited, and people must register by Friday, March…
Food
Durango gym owner distills years of fitness experience into “Wellness Toolbox”
Don Roberts’ fitness and nutrition book a guide to making healthier choices
Food
‘Ugly produce’ trend may have limits, as grocers end tests
Walmart and Whole Foods in recent years tried selling some blemished fruits and vegetables at a discount, produce they said might otherwise be trashed because it’s not quite the right…
Community
Women’s Resource Center celebrates Women’s History Month with special events
March 1: Chocolate & Wine Tasting, 5 p.m., Animas Chocolate Co., 920 Main Ave. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/2tEx9GU. Tickets are limited. March 6: Extraordinary Woman…
Religion
Australian Cardinal George Pell convicted of sexually assaulting two choirboys
Cardinal George Pell arrives at the County Court in Melbourne, Australia, on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. The most senior Catholic cleric ever charged with child sex abuse has been convicted…
Religion
Analysis: Pope’s sex abuse summit: What it did and didn’t do
Pope Francis celebrated a final Mass to conclude his extraordinary summit of Catholic leaders summoned to Rome for a tutorial on preventing clergy sexual abuse and protecting children from predator…
Food
For more streamlined chicken enchiladas, use a slow cooker
This recipe for Chicken Enchiladas appears in the cookbook “The Complete Slow Cooker” by America’s Test Kitchen.Daniel J. van Ackere/America’s Test Kitchen via AP We wanted a more streamlined recipe…
Southwest Life
Free lecture to explore the hidden power of soil
Bartels, an award-winning media producer who explores environmental issues, will discuss his work over the last 17 years using intensive methods to grow food in living soil. He will also…
Food
America is hung up on bowl culture. What if you like to eat from a plate?
Because let’s face it: A big plate piled with candy just isn’t appealing. A bowl has a bottomless quality, and the bigger the bowl, the better. Americans like big things,…
Food
‘Irish Car Bomb’ firkin to return Friday at Steamworks
du1-i-syn Steamworks Brewing Co. plans to continue its ongoing Firkin Fridays series by reprising the tapping of its “Irish Car Bomb” firkin at 3 p.m. Friday at its downtown brewpub…
Southwest Life
Travelers can visit Green Book locations in New Mexico
With a little research, travelers can find copies of “The Negro Motorist Green Book” online and retrace the route in the movie or develop their own tours of sites that…
Travel
Connected cars accelerate down data-collection highway
A worker cleans a Tesla Model S sedan before an event in Beijing. Built-in internet connections, cameras and sensors are helping automakers collect a vast amount of data from vehicle…
Southwest Life
Neutrons used to examine priceless Harvard gold specimen
A team of scientists used neutrons from a particle accelerator at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico to learn more about the structure of a rare gold specimen called…
Religion
United Methodists confront possible split over LGBT issues
Bishop Karen Oliveto in the sanctuary of a United Methodist Church near her office in Highlands Ranch. She was elected by the Rocky Mountain regional body in 2016 as the…
Travel
The fierce Farallon Islands: Seeking great white sharks off the California coast
In my eagerness to see who might nibble on the bobbing object, I was reluctant to look away for even a moment. I was on a daylong expedition to the…
Southwest Life
Montezuma County braces for Sand Canyon parking problems
The trail network off County Road G features historic ruins and is the signature destination for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. It is typically the first trail to dry…
Health
Joy of Life Family Medicine to host breastfeeding workshop
The class will cover topics such as the benefits of breastfeeding, proper latch and positioning, how to know if your baby is getting enough and more. A manual will be…
Southwest Life
Program using storytelling events to save Navajo language
The Dine Council of Elders for Peace recently launched a campaign around storytelling events in Gallup, New Mexico, as a way to keep youths in New Mexico and Arizona engaged…
Health
Mercy to offer free class to those with prediabetes March 1
The class is offered to anyone who has been diagnosed with prediabetes. Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris will lead the class, which highlights how to manage prediabetes and prevent the…
Community
Senior Calendar
2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 9 a.m.-2 p.m. VITA Tax (Fairgrounds). 10:15 a.m. WYS. 12:30 p.m. Recreational Bridge. 12:45 p.m. Misc. Games. 1 p.m. Gentle Yoga,…
Community
Cody Project sponsors Family In Need of Support group
The group’s mission is to provide compassion, support and resources to families struggling with youths who suffer from anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. The group focuses on understanding, empathy and…
Community
First United Methodist church to hold ‘Native Hope’ food drive
To support the food drive, bring nonperishable food items Saturday and Sunday to the Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. For more information, contact Brody Guion at (720) 252-3667 or [email protected].
Community
Animas High School to hold information session
AHS has a limited number of open seats in next year’s grades nine through 11. Complete the online “Intent to Enroll” form to be entered in the enrollment lottery on…
Community
Senior Center to host iPhone and iPad class
Jon Cordalis, The Computer Tutor, will start with the basics and work up to learning about navigation skills, how settings can make things more “friendly,” make sure you are not…
Community
Optimal wellness through nutrition workshop
The workshop, sponsored by Blueprints of Hope, will feature guest speakers including physicians, dieticians and health advisers. The event will include lunch and space is limited. The program costs $10…
Community
Durango Botanical Society thanks outgoing executive director
With vision, and a few dollars, Cindy and fellow visionaries founded Durango Botanical Society in 2010. Becoming president and later, executive director, Cindy oversaw the installation of the Demonstration Garden…