Southwest Lifestyle

The best dish towels are rarely the most expensive
Food

The best dish towels are rarely the most expensive

May 13, 2018

The best dish towels are rarely the most expensive.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post Then I made an impulse purchase at possibly the best/worst place for giving into such purchases: Trader Joe’s.…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 13, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 75 years ago:…

See how three tweaks can transform a quesadilla
Food

See how three tweaks can transform a quesadilla

May 12, 2018

Mushroom, Spinach and Goat Cheese Quesadillas.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Consider this a quick, healthfully balanced meal with intercontinental flair. The wealth of vegetables here make all the difference for flavor and…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 12, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 75 years ago:…

More tourists seek out volcanic adventures
Travel

More tourists seek out volcanic adventures

May 12, 2018

I had stumbled upon the opportunity to hike to the 2,011-foot summit of Erta Ale while planning a road trip across the ancient kingdoms and lakes of Ethiopia’s Rift Valley.…

Durango couple to celebrate 60th anniversary
Community

Durango couple to celebrate 60th anniversary

May 11, 2018

Carl and Linda Smithdu1-i-syn They have three children: Lisa Wingert of Grand Junction, Laurie Musard of St. George, Utah and Jason Smith of Angier, North Carolina; three grandchildren: Heath Thompson,…

Thank You Letters
Lifestyle

Thank You Letters

May 11, 2018

We want to thank Darin Hill and the Ridgway Mountain Market team for being the first Ridgway business to voluntarily discontinue the use of single-use plastic bags. We hope community…

San Juan Regional recognized for excellence
Health

San Juan Regional recognized for excellence

May 11, 2018

The hospital was one of three organizations in New Mexico and the only organization in the Four Corners to receive the award, which recognizes outstanding operations and quality care. San…

Purgatory Resort to offer naturalist training
Southwest Life

Purgatory Resort to offer naturalist training

May 11, 2018

The training is for people interested in guiding nature tours this summer and will be taught by SJMA naturalists. Guided tours are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 5 to…

Educational hikes scheduled for May
Southwest Life

Educational hikes scheduled for May

May 11, 2018

May 19, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Laurie Swisher, former San Juan National Forest old-growth coordinator, will lead a 3- to 4-mile hike on Jones Creek Trail in the Hermosa Creek special…

Land surveyors to meet Tuesday
Southwest Life

Land surveyors to meet Tuesday

May 11, 2018

Butch Knowlton, La Plata County emergency management and building department director, will speak about floodplain surveying and engineering requirements in La Plata County and for the National Flood Insurance Program.…

Cortez Cultural Center to hold wildflower walk
Southwest Life

Cortez Cultural Center to hold wildflower walk

May 11, 2018

Cost is $10 for nonmembers and $5 for members. Proceeds go to Cortez Cultural Center. Children younger than 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. To make a…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

May 11, 2018

Saturday “Bella Danzante 10” Bella Dance Studio performance, 4 p.m., Community Concert Hall. Wednesday Old Fort farm stand, 1 p.m., Student Union.

Bridge scores
Community

Bridge scores

May 11, 2018

May 3 Non-Life Master First: B. Norton, P. Hemphill Second: J. Skjold, I. Watters Third: R. Ayres, Shirley Mondin Fourth: N. Burpee, J. Goldstein Fifth: J. Mercer, J. Walter Sixth:…

Beekeepers to hold Thursday meeting
Southwest Life

Beekeepers to hold Thursday meeting

May 11, 2018

Bill Collins, a Fort Lewis College chemistry professor and bee expert, will speak about honeybee hive management, Varroa mite biology and treatment options. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask…

Arboles community to clean up cemetery
Community

Arboles community to clean up cemetery

May 10, 2018

The cemetery is located at the south end of County Road 975, immediately to the left after the state border cattle guard. Attendees are asked to wear gloves and hats,…

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

May 10, 2018

du1-i-syn The club recently started a complimentary book library at Durango-La Plata County Airport and book donations are needed to stock the space. To donate books, email Mary Oswald at…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

May 10, 2018

du1-i-syn The Officer of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding Colorado State patrolman during the meeting. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for…

Event to discuss how to be a child care provider
Community

Event to discuss how to be a child care provider

May 10, 2018

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive information about how to start a licensed child care program at home. For more information, call or email Corinne at…

Donations sought for food drive
Community

Donations sought for food drive

May 10, 2018

La Plata County residents are encouraged to place nonperishable food items at mailboxes to be collected at Durango Post Office, dropped off at Durango Food Bank and distributed to those…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 10, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 75 years ago:…