Southwest Lifestyle

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 30, 2018

The cornerstone was laid for the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, No. 507, in 1925 at Ninth Street and East Second Avenue. Durango Elks Lodge still uses the…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 29, 2018

The cornerstone was laid for the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, No. 507, in 1925 at Ninth Street and East Second Avenue. Durango Elks Lodge still uses the…

Mind-altering breast milk? New pot study poses that question
Health

Mind-altering breast milk? New pot study poses that question

August 28, 2018

Mewly-transplanted cannabis cuttings grow in pots at a medical marijuana cultivation facility in Massachusetts. In a report released on Monday, researchers at UC San Diego detected marijuana’s mind-altering ingredients in…

Quebec City’s enticing tableau beyond the wall
Travel

Quebec City’s enticing tableau beyond the wall

August 28, 2018

To visit without venturing outside the 17th century fortification is to miss the outdoor concerts, vistas and history of the hilltop Plains of Abraham, the up-and-coming Limoilou neighborhood where young…

San Juan Regional to help smokers quit
Health

San Juan Regional to help smokers quit

August 28, 2018

The series will be led by a respiratory therapist, who will show how smokers can quit in a safe, supportive environment, with tools and resources to overcome tobacco addiction. The…

Breastfeeding workshop to be Sept. 13
Health

Breastfeeding workshop to be Sept. 13

August 27, 2018

The event is open to mothers and fathers expecting the birth of a child or children. Three scholarships are also available for families who cannot afford to attend. Cost is…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 26, 2018

The cornerstone was laid for the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, No. 507, in 1925 at Ninth Street and East Second Avenue. Durango Elks Lodge still uses the…

6 affordable, fun cities for frugal travelers
Travel

6 affordable, fun cities for frugal travelers

August 26, 2018

Theater fans flock to Shakespeare in Delaware Park in Buffalo, N.Y. The upstate city is enjoying a millennial-driven renaissance, with hip, affordable restaurants and bars materializing in converted turn-of-the-century buildings.Courtesy…

San Juan Regional to offer Cortez career fair
Health

San Juan Regional to offer Cortez career fair

August 26, 2018

The fair is primarily for caregivers who are seeking careers, with competitive pay and benefits, at a nonprofit community hospital. Available career opportunities include positions that provide emergency medical, nursing,…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 25, 2018

The cornerstone was laid for the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, No. 507, in 1925 at Ninth Street and East Second Avenue. Durango Elks Lodge still uses the…

Botanical Society asks ‘To Bee or Not to Bee’
Southwest Life

Botanical Society asks ‘To Bee or Not to Bee’

August 25, 2018

The seminar will address the current local bee community, the decline in bees and how local gardeners can help. Speakers will include Tina Sebestyen, Colorado Bee Association vice president and…

Senior Calendar
Community

Senior Calendar

August 24, 2018

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 10:15 a.m. Watch Your Step exercise. 10:30 a.m. Belly dance club. 12:30 p.m. Recreational bridge, canasta. 12:45 p.m. Coloring group. 1…

July births
Community

July births

August 24, 2018

Karissa and Cody Barnard, Cortez, Camden Lee, 7 lbs., 1 oz., 7:17 a.m., July 1. Priscilla and Matthew Morris, Durango, Zeni Kay, 7 lbs., 10 oz., 7:16 a.m., July 2.…