Southwest Life

Community

Durango Nordic Center trails world-class

If you haven’t had the chance to get up to the Durango Nordic Center at Purgatory and do a little…

January 23, 2020

Travel

New rules could bump emotional-support animals from planes

Oscar the cat, who is not a service animal, sits in his carry-on travel bag after arriving at Phoenix Sky…

January 22, 2020

Health

High school students can learn about health care jobs

Workshops will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. either in-person or via Zoom live-stream video conferencing. These workshops will…

January 22, 2020

Health

Science Says: What to know about the viral outbreak in China

Pharmacist Liu Zhuzhen stands near a sign reading “face masks are sold out” at her pharmacy in Shanghai, Tuesday, Jan.…

January 21, 2020

Health

Washington man is 1st in U.S. to catch new virus from China

People wear face masks as they ride an escalator at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Jan.…

January 21, 2020

Community

Marvel United Methodist Church to host ground hog supper

The menu will include ground hog (sausage), potatoes, coleslaw, rolls, cake and beverages. Suggested donations at the door are $7…

January 21, 2020

Community

The Ballantine Family Fund awards more than $310,000 in grants to nonprofits in Southwest Colorado in 2019

By sector, the Ballantine Family Fund awarded: $3,000 to Animal Protection (1% of total grants); $64,000 to Arts and Culture…

January 21, 2020

Community

Powerhouse to host Snowdown costume contest

There will be four prize categories. Registration will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Live music will be provided from…

January 21, 2020

Health

Human-to-human transmission of viral pneumonia confirmed in China

Coronavirus could spread more quickly during busy travel season

January 20, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: Third Avenue winter scene

This photo was likely taken quite early in Durangoâ€™s history, some time after 1890. The view is from east to…

January 20, 2020

Travel

Start planning to save money on travel in 2020

To get the best deals on summer flights, hotels, begin looking now

January 19, 2020

Health

U.S. to screen airline passengers from China for new illness

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials say they will begin taking temperatures and asking about symptoms of passengers at…

January 18, 2020

Health

U.S. drinking more now than just before Prohibition

According to federal health statistics, Americans are drinking more now than when Prohibition was enacted a century earlier. What’s more,…

January 18, 2020

Community

Womenade to meet Monday

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

January 17, 2020

Community

Snowdown event coordinators party to be held

This will be the only opportunity available for event coordinators to receive their requested event prizes and volunteer caps. Appetizers…

January 17, 2020

Community

Indivisible Durango to hold general meeting

The focus is to explain the upcoming residential primary and caucuses and who can vote for which candidates in March.…

January 17, 2020

Community

DeColores Civitan to host public social

The Durango Civitan club will raise a pint their recently departed member, Lon Erwin. This public social is free and…

January 17, 2020

Community

Durango Adult Education Center starts session three ESL and GED classes Tuesday

On-site child care will be available for evening classes. Preregistration is required for classes. For more information about programs and…

January 17, 2020

Health

Women’s Wellness Connection offers free cervical cancer screenings

A Pap test is the first line of defense against cervical cancer. When cervical cancer is found early, more than…

January 17, 2020

Community

Stillwater Music thanks supporters of Winter Wonder Bands event

Thanks to event sponsors First Southwest Bank and LPEA; Stella Dickson, Jana Leslie, Nancy Shanks, Lissa Howe, Shari and Daniel…

January 14, 2020

Community

Thank you to the Library Advisory Board and the Friends of the Library

DBS is an all-volunteer organization that designs and builds public gardens providing education, inspiration and tranquility. We maintain our current…

January 14, 2020

Community

Thank you to the Community Foundation

We maintain our current gardens around the public library and develop new gardens on memberships, donations and grants alone. This…

January 14, 2020

Community

Thank you from Clint Jacobsen

I’ve been around skiing for 30-odd years, and last weekend’s race had a lot in common with a few that…

January 14, 2020

Community

DeColores Civitan Club thanks local clergy

Clergy Appreciation Week is held to recognize the heroism of four U.S. army chaplains during World War II who were…

January 14, 2020