Southwest Life

Thank you from Wolfwood

The winner of Edward Aldrich’s painting “Ambassador” is Dylan Frost, who was visiting from New Jersey. How wonderful the East…

October 18, 2019

Community

Genealogy Society to host drop-in session

The sessions are geared toward those interested in exploring their familyâ€™s genealogy, those who have started their research and need…

October 18, 2019

Community

Senior Center to host gentle flow yoga

The class will focus on Hatha yoga with mindful breathing (pranayama) and postures (asana) while moving through a flowing sequence.…

October 18, 2019

Community

A Rockin’ Snowdown announces event host submission deadline

For more information and the 2020 event forms, visit www.snowdown.org. For questions, contact Linda Brockway at [email protected] or 422‐2045.

October 18, 2019

Community

Gentle yoga class offered on Mondays and Thursdays

This class is ideally suited for seniors, those new to yoga or for those who want to relax and restore.…

October 18, 2019

Health

Durango library to host health insurance Q&A

With health insurance open enrollment starting soon, San Juan Basin Public Health will offer help during one of the most…

October 18, 2019

Health

Where you die can affect your chance of being an organ donor

Donna Cryer holds up family photos that include her father Roland Henry, as she poses for a photo in Washington.…

October 17, 2019

Travel

New fresco with gladiators discovered in Pompeii

A view of a well-preserved fresco depicting fighting gladiators in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, Italy, recently unearthed by…

October 17, 2019

Travel

Conservationists seek protection of California Joshua trees

The petition comes amid rising concern about the future of the crazy-limbed trees with spikey leaves that have come to…

October 17, 2019

Health

Health departments offer flu season reminders

Flu cases start to increase in October and typically peak in late December or early January before dropping off in…

October 15, 2019

Health

Who says you can’t eat red meat? Food advice questioned anew

Steaks and other beef products are displayed for sale at a grocery store in McLean, Va. On Sept. 30, 2019,…

October 15, 2019

Travel

California to ban smoking on state parks, beaches

California State Parks Supervising Ranger Tony Tealdi talks to reporters at the fallen Pioneer Cabin Tree at Calaveras Big Trees…

October 15, 2019

And the West is History

Photo; Post office construction 1928

Construction engineer F.M. Beaudreau took this photo on July 31, 1928, as the walls to the new Durango post office…

October 14, 2019

Health

Durango pancreatic cancer patient beating the odds

Low-dose chemotherapy and IV vitamin C prove effective

October 14, 2019

Travel

Kentucky’s underground rock star: Mammoth Cave National Park

On the Wild Cave Tour at Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park, guide Jacob Bolton squeezes through a narrow chute while…

October 13, 2019

Community

Center of Southwest Studies to host Doctoral Fellow presentation

Márquez will present about her doctoral dissertation, “Voices of Women in the Mexican Army: 1936-2018.” For more information, call 247-7456…

October 12, 2019

Community

Senior Center offers gentle yoga flow class

The class will focus on Hatha yoga with mindful breathing (Pranayama) and postures (Asana) moving through a flowing sequence. The…

October 12, 2019

Community

DeColores Civitan to meet Tuesday

The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, contact Ashley Craven at 247-5151, ext. 2180.

October 12, 2019

Community

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces August births

Maria and Sean Murray, Durango, Jack Alberto Long, 7 pounds, 14 ounces, 1:02 a.m. July 27. Iva and Michael Francisco,…

October 12, 2019

Community

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen to meet

The new Columbine district ranger, James Simino, will be there to answer all your U.S. Forest Service questions. For more…

October 12, 2019

Community

Animas Mug Run to benefit Lisa Parker’s Puppies

The race will benefit Lisa Parker’s Puppies and offers three distance options of 6.2 miles, 3.5 miles and 1-mile runs.…

October 12, 2019

Community

Senior Center to host volunteer recognition party

All volunteers are invited to attend the intergalactic event. Music will be provided by DJs Kate and Nancy.

October 12, 2019

Health

San Juan Health Partners Pediatrics to offer Saturday clinic hours

The clinic will offer walk-in availability for established patients with no appointment necessary. The clinic is also accepting new patients.…

October 11, 2019

Health

Doctors turn to thumbs for diagnosis and treatment by text

Emergency room physician, Dr. Anna Nguyen uses her smartphone to communicate with a remote patient from her Sacramento, Calif., home.…

October 9, 2019