Southwest Life

Escape tunnel: Secret passageway under Berlin Wall opens to public

The tunnel at Bernauer Strasse, near the city’s main Wall memorial, was opened by Mayor Michael Mueller. He thanked those…

November 15, 2019

Community

Wethington Holistic Arts to host body scrub workshop

Attendees will learn about which herbs are best for the skin and then learn how to make a salt-based and…

November 15, 2019

Community

Hometown champs

The Durango Fourth Grade football team won the title of 2019 Four Corners Super Bowl Champions, beating the Aztec Apes…

November 15, 2019

Community

Farmington Civic Center to host Two Hearts Wedding Expo

The Two Hearts Wedding Expo will feature dozens of local exhibitors. There will be representatives from every size and category…

November 15, 2019

Community

Farmington to host Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble

Participants are encouraged come in costume. Family activities such as childrenâ€™s carnival games, face painting, gobble contest and live music…

November 15, 2019

Community

iHeartMedia and the Salvation Army to host Ts for Turkeys

T’s for Turkeys is the largest fundraising event hosted by iHeartMedia and the Salvation Army, to help feed the local…

November 15, 2019

Community

Acclaimed disabled climber to speak to Rotary

Jukesâ€™ accomplishments include climbing Mount Everest and are a remarkable example of what physically disabled individuals may accomplish. His war…

November 15, 2019

Community

Student Achievement Center to host Holiday Child program

Those interested in sponsoring a child are invited to stop by Room 1604 or call (505) 566-3453. Gifts are due…

November 15, 2019

Community

Farmington Museum to host Dinosaur Discovery Day

There will be prehistoric crafts and activities for children and adults. Educators from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History…

November 15, 2019

Community

Durango opens drop-off site for international Christmas project

The Samaritan’s Purse project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to…

November 15, 2019

Community

San Juan College to host charity bowl sale

Ceramic bowls made by San Juan College students and staff will be available for purchase for $10. Each purchased bowl…

November 15, 2019

Community

Mountain Studies Institute to host 416 Fire recovery celebration

Mayor Melissa Youssef will act as Master of Ceremonies of the celebration, and it will feature Rob Powell as the…

November 15, 2019

Health

Durango to host opioid crisis regional forum

The forum will provide participants with an update about efforts related to opioid use disorder, medication-assisted treatment, opioid treatment programs…

November 14, 2019

Health

Animas Valley Grange to host Medicare for All talk

Attendees will find out more about one of the most important current issues by learning about the existing health care…

November 14, 2019

Health

U.S. superbug infections rising, but deaths are falling

This 1971 microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, which causes…

November 13, 2019

Travel

Venice ‘on its knees’ after second-worst flood ever recorded

The water reached 6.14 feet above average sea level Tuesday, the second-highest level ever recorded in the city and just…

November 13, 2019

Health

Medicare classes to take place in Durango

The classes will discuss ways to save money by learning to speak and understand Medicare. Classes will be held two…

November 13, 2019

Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center welcomes radiation oncologist

Kelly specializes in radiation therapy and brachytherapy. He is fellowship-trained in interstitial and intracavitary brachytherapy. Kelly earned both his undergraduate…

November 13, 2019

Community

Thank you from Southwest La Plata Library District Issue Committee

The Committee thanks the following individuals and organizations for their support with the campaign: For advice and guidance, Dan Snowberger,…

November 12, 2019

Community

Free Bag, Bag Free grateful to donors and volunteers

Thank you to Methodist Thrift Store for donating T-shirts, Barb Paeth- Haas for delivering them weekly; The Humane Society for…

November 12, 2019

Community

Strater to host artisan holiday gift show

Local artisans will present hand-crafted works in jewelry, fiber and metal arts, stained and fused glass, gourds and pottery. For…

November 12, 2019

Health

U.S. officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses

A vitamin E acetate sample during a tour of the Medical Marijuana Laboratory of Organic and Analytical Chemistry at the…

November 11, 2019

Travel

How to score unbelievably cheap flights with mistake airline fares

A passenger plane that just took off from Denver International Airport passes by the moon while heading west over Commerce…

November 11, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: Naegelin Blacksmith and Wagon Shop

This photo, taken in the late 1890s or early 1900s, shows the Naegelin Blacksmith business near the corner of Main…

November 11, 2019