Southwest Life

March Womenade gathering to take place March 23

Donations will help La Plata County women who are normally self-sufficient and are experiencing an unexpected financial hardship. All are…

March 10, 2020

Community

Local students serving in Fort Lewis College student government

The ASFLC respectfully advocates for a student-centered agenda promoting general well-being, effective communication, informed leadership, and efficient use of student…

March 10, 2020

Community

Mayor of Breen Contest to be held March 21

The events will begin with a chili supper at 6 p.m., followed by a dessert auction. Attendees may throw their…

March 10, 2020

Community

Durango Wine Experience partners with the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado

The Community Foundation serves Southwest Colorado by boosting the nonprofit sector through professional development, technical assistance, capacity building and grants…

March 10, 2020

Community

CPW Museum offers cedar bluebird boxes for sale

Purchases may be made from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Donations help volunteers maintain the Wildlife Visitor…

March 10, 2020

Health

Virus and elderly: Avoid crowds, cruises, long plane trips

Playwright Vicki Quade poses for a portrait at the North & Clybourn Streets “L” station Monday, March 9, 2020, in…

March 9, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: Southbound D&RGW 1952

Look closely at this picture taken about 66 years ago. The train still ran from Durango to Alamosa, as well…

March 9, 2020

Travel

‘Into the Wild’ lures the unprepared into Alaska’s wilderness

After numerous deaths, footbridge over dangerous river proposed

March 7, 2020

Community

Senior Center to host Mastering Your iPhone class

Participants will gain an understanding of the functions and operation of the iPhone, learn about fundamentals, plus hidden tips, tricks…

March 6, 2020

Community

Southwest Ability Summit to take place Thursday

This free event brings together children and adults with disabilities, their families and support professionals for a day of learning,…

March 6, 2020

Community

Knights of Columbus and Sacred Heart Parish to host Lenten fish fries

Baked and fried fish, french fries, coleslaw and drinks will be served. Soft serve ice cream will also be available.…

March 6, 2020

Community

La Plata County Humane Society thanks the community for their support

The shelter lost a longtime volunteer and was broken into on Feb. 12. Thank you for the very generous monetary…

March 5, 2020

Community

Happy Caregiver Appreciation Week from Comfort Keepers

Thank you to: Shelia, Joanne, Lawanda, Nikola, Sherry, Kaysha, Marlene, Jennita, Denise, Brooklynne, Diana, Pamela, Margaret, Tosha, Devin, Shanalyn, Ivory,…

March 5, 2020

Community

Manna grateful for donations

In the December Primus Philanthropy, Primus pledged to donate a portion of its December proceeds, as well as award a…

March 5, 2020

Community

Local organizations team up to celebrate 100 years of women’s voting rights

Taste Buckel Family wines and savor bites from Nature’s Oasis and Signature Delights to celebrate a century of Women’s Suffrage.…

March 5, 2020

Community

Library seeks feedback

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to share their priorities and vision for their community library. The…

March 5, 2020

Health

San Juan Basin Public Health offers HIV prevention

When taken daily, studies show that PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by over 99%. Rural areas…

March 5, 2020

Travel

Raphael fever hits Italy but art isn’t immune from virus

But no money can guarantee that Italy’s outbreak of coronavirus, the largest in Europe, won’t play havoc with the three-month…

March 5, 2020

Health

Science Says: How risky is that virus? Your mind may mislead

She took it. “I’m a business person,” Alexander, 65, explained. “But if somebody else does it next time, I might…

March 5, 2020

Health

China’s virus slowdown offers hope for global containment

A masked man looks out near a national flag outside a traditional medicine hospital in Beijing on Tuesday, March 3,…

March 5, 2020

Community

Animas Museum to host author presentation and signing with Jerry Day

Celebrate the release of Jerry Day’s new book, “Rio Grande’s Narrow Gauge K-36 Locomotives” and learn more about Colorado Railroad…

March 3, 2020

Travel

Sand Creek Massacre site draws indigenous people who pray for victims of genocide worldwide

And when you arrive at the Sand Creek Massacre site, you’ll find open plains and a few markers. The rest…

March 1, 2020

Health

Q&A: Emerging picture of virus shows world at critical stage

Francisco Seco/Associated Press<br><br>Tourits sit in a barely empty restaurant terrace at the St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy, Friday, Feb.…

February 28, 2020

Health

After obesity surgery, more patients returning for another

This combination of photos provided by Anita Saah shows her on the morning before her sleeve gastrectomy surgery in July…

February 28, 2020