Southwest Life

U.S. evacuees ‘relieved’ about quarantine on military base

The main entrance to March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, Calif. Nearly 200 Americans evacuated from China because of the…

January 31, 2020

Health

FDA approves first treatment for kids with peanut allergy

Eighteen-year-old Nina Nichols takes her daily dose of Palforzia as her mother, Maria Acebal watches, in her home in Washington.…

January 31, 2020

Travel

Hotel design trends: Lobbies and rooms with a point of view

That’s changing. Now, many designers are looking to the cities and neighborhoods where hotels are located for decorating inspiration. The…

January 31, 2020

Community

February library events

1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Ongoing events 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby Storytime. For…

January 31, 2020

Community

December births

Samantha Wilson and Manuelito Garbiso, Durango, Kehlana Rayne, 4 pounds, 7 ounces, 5:56 p.m. Dec. 5. Samantha Wilson and Manuelito…

January 31, 2020

Community

Senior Center to host iPhone class

In this class, participants will gain an understanding of the functions and operation of an iPhone. Topics discussed will include…

January 31, 2020

Health

U.S. beefs up screening of travelers for new virus from China

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar speaks at a news conference about the federal government’s response to a virus…

January 28, 2020

Community

Community Connections grateful for donors

Whether through Kroegers Ace Hardware’s Round Up, Festival of Trees, Colorado Gives Day or Morehart Murphy Subaru Share the Love…

January 28, 2020

Community

Womenade grateful for support

We also want to thank the Rochester Hotel for their continued support of the Womenade gatherings. Kirk Komick, Diane Wildfang…

January 28, 2020

Community

Payroll Department announces “Meet Your Match” grant opportunity

The Payroll Department partners with the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado to manage this grant opportunity for La Plata County…

January 28, 2020

Community

Bodewes named to the University of New Hampshire’s dean’s list

Students named to the dean’s list have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance during a semester enrolled in a…

January 28, 2020

Community

Snowdown to host chili cook-off and bloody Mary contest

Snowdown is looking for more local businesses to compete. This is a team building and marketing opportunity that is open…

January 28, 2020

Community

Special Olympics seeks donations

Money raised will pay for gas, van rentals, hotels, meals for competitions in Grand Junction and/or Denver, as well as…

January 28, 2020

Travel

Photos: Spanish towns embrace peculiar old festivals

The best-known ones are in the summer, including running with bulls through the narrow streets of Pamplona or hundreds of…

January 27, 2020

Health

Arizona, California cases push U.S. tally of new virus to 5

Two new cases were reported Sunday – one in Los Angeles County in California and the other in Maricopa County,…

January 27, 2020

Travel

China virus outbreak rams global tourism, costing billions

Tourists from China take pictures at the New England Aquarium in Boston. With tens of millions of Chinese ordered to…

January 27, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: Chief Ignacio â€“ 1890

In the late 1800s, the Southern Ute Tribe consisted of three bands: the Weeminuche, the Muache and the Capote Utes.…

January 27, 2020

Travel

U.S. imposes visa rules for pregnant women on ‘birth tourism’

A flag is waved outside the White House, in Washington. The Trump administration is coming out with new visa restrictions…

January 24, 2020

Health

Chicago woman is 2nd U.S. patient with new virus from China

Robin Addison, a nurse at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Wash., demonstrates how she wears a respirator helmet with…

January 24, 2020

Community

Snowdown announces parking and transportation information

No parking along the parade route and staging areas will take effect and be enforced Friday afternoon, with clearly marked…

January 24, 2020

Community

Powerhouse to host rock band T-shirt clinic

People of all ages will be able to make a rock band T-shirt. The $15 entry includes a T-shirt and…

January 24, 2020

Community

Powerhouse to host trivia night

Consisting of four rounds, Powerhouse trivia includes one science round and a music round. Teams of five are eligible to…

January 24, 2020

Community

Great Decisions program announces 2020 schedule

Great Decisions meets every other week thereafter. Programs are open to the public, free of charge. The Durango discussions will…

January 24, 2020

Health

Weight loss and maintenance support group to meet

Participants will build supportive habits, develop awareness, be surrounded by inspiration and take away resources. For more information, call 382-6461…

January 24, 2020