Southwest Lifestyle

Colorado Quinoa receives grant to expand operations
Southwest Life

Colorado Quinoa receives grant to expand operations

August 8, 2018

The nonprofit applied for the grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture on behalf of Colorado Quinoa. With the grant funding, Colorado Quinoa plans to hire seven full-time employees, increase…

Mercy named to 100 great hospitals list
Health

Mercy named to 100 great hospitals list

August 8, 2018

Mercy was one of four hospitals in Colorado to be recognized. The list recognizes hospitals for clinical quality, operational excellence and economic impact in surrounding areas. Becker’s editorial team selected…

Advocates condemn techniques used to keep kids online
Health

Advocates condemn techniques used to keep kids online

August 8, 2018

Youths look at computer screens at an Internet cafe in Jakarta, Indonesia. The tech industry’s use of persuasive psychological techniques to keep kids glued to their screens is under fire…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 8, 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 7, 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…

How to get rid of a timeshare
Travel

How to get rid of a timeshare

August 7, 2018

Buyers can cancel a timeshare purchase if they do so within the “recission period,” which varies by state and ranges from three to 15 days. After that, for most owners…

How and why to find a good travel agent
Travel

How and why to find a good travel agent

August 5, 2018

Tourists walk the beach of Maya Bay, Phi Phi Leh island in Krabi province, Thailand. The American Society of Travel Agents is starting to refer to agents as ‘travel advisers’…

How to keep working out on vacation
Health

How to keep working out on vacation

August 4, 2018

Runners cross the Westminster Bridge beside the Houses of Parliament and the Big Ben clock tower in London. One way to maintain an exercise regime on vacation is to seek…

Archaeology lecture to discuss land loss
Southwest Life

Archaeology lecture to discuss land loss

August 4, 2018

Turney will talk about how the creation of Wupatki National Monument in 1924 caused indigenous residents to be gradually displaced, which resulted in loss of territory and ancestral connections. The…

Free pelvic floor class to be held Wednesday
Health

Free pelvic floor class to be held Wednesday

August 4, 2018

The class will educate people about the pelvic floor, which is a core and foundation of the body, and give suggestions to help rid tension or solve problems in that…

August library events
Community

August library events

August 3, 2018

Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby story time. Interactive activities with music, stories, finger-plays, counting rhymes and playtime for infants to 18-month-old children. Parents and caregivers are welcome. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.: Toddler…

Bridge scores
Community

Bridge scores

August 3, 2018

July 26 Non-Life Master First: J. Skjold, I. Watters Second: J. Goldstein, S. Zerbe Third: K. Hasz, R. Houston Fourth: D. and S. Saunders July 27 Open Pairs First: C.…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

August 3, 2018

Monday Ballet Folklorico, 5:30 p.m., Student Union, El Centro de Muchos Colores. Wednesday “Creating Southwest Modernism” lecture with Mable Dodge Luhan and Company, 1:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Lyceum.

Senior Calendar
Community

Senior Calendar

August 3, 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…

Thank you letter
Community

Thank you letter

August 3, 2018

Durango Friends of the Arts thanks Mary and Bill Husemoller for opening their home for its July luncheon. DFA members and their friends enjoyed tasty dishes and the view from…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

August 3, 2018

du1-i-syn Heather Otter, Region 9 Economic Development District project manager, will present an overview of activity in Southwest Colorado. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.