Southwest Life

Community

Joyce Thayer grateful for community support

I am so happy and so proud of everyone for stepping forward with donations of all sorts, including money, clothing,…

October 4, 2019

Community

Celebration of life for Art Edwards to be held

RSVP to [email protected] for directions and to confirm attendance.

October 4, 2019

Community

Senior Center to host lunch and learn

Dr. Schrader, O.D., from Animas Eye Care will discuss cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. He will provide information about the…

October 4, 2019

Community

4 the Children seeks volunteers

CASA advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children. A CASA is a volunteer assigned to a case…

October 4, 2019

Community

Friends of The Colorado Trail to host gathering

Colorado Trails friends, volunteers and contributors are invited to attend. Free beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be available. Attendees…

October 4, 2019

Community

American Association of University Women’s to host annual fall luncheon

The luncheon is a fundraiser for National Conference for College Women Student Leaders to support education of women and girls.…

October 4, 2019

Community

Southwest Colorado Multiple Sclerosis Society to reactivate

Anyone living with MS or caregivers of those diagnosed with MS are encouraged to join. Support services include: a monthly…

October 4, 2019

Community

AARP to host safe driver class for seniors

This course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nationâ€™s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age…

October 4, 2019

Community

Four Corners Slow Money to host potluck

The event will allow members and newcomers to experience a live pitchfest and loan-making process, as well as increase membership,…

October 4, 2019

Community

The Garden Project to host the One Garden at a Time farm-to-table dinner

The event will feature farm fresh cuisine, local drinks, desserts and a silent auction. The Garden Project’s garden programs and…

October 4, 2019

Community

Durango Kiwanis grateful for support

Thank you, volunteers: Police Chief Bob Brammer, Durango Deputy Chief Brice Current, Superintendent Dan Snowberger, Rep. Barbara McLachlan, La Plata…

October 3, 2019

Health

Group pulls video that stirred talk of designer babies

This image made from the National Academy of Sciences website on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 shows part of a video…

October 3, 2019

Health

San Juan Regional Medical Center recognized for healthcare transformation

San Juan Health Partners Internal Medicine and Specialty Services, a division of San Juan Regional Medical Center, began working with…

October 2, 2019

Health

Animas High School to host teen vaping talk

Colorado tops the nation for teen e-cigarette use. An estimated 27,000 Colorado high schoolers report vaping more than 10 days…

September 30, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: A bridge to somewhere

The 32nd Street bridge has been in the news recently as the city of Durango determines how to extend the…

September 29, 2019

Health

U.S. vaping illness count jumps to 805, deaths rise to 13

A high school principal displays vaping devices that were confiscated from students at the school in Massachusetts. On Thursday, Sept.…

September 27, 2019

Health

Health officials: It’s time to give flu vaccine another shot

B.K. Morris, a nurse with MedStar Visiting Nurses Association, gives a flu shot to Secretary of Health and Human Services…

September 27, 2019

Travel

Sam Clemens’ signature appears to be on Mark Twain Cave wall

Samuel Clemens’ signature is seen inside the Mark Twain Cave in Hannibal, Mo., Clemens’ boyhood home. Experts say it is…

September 27, 2019

Community

Durango Cowboy Gathering to host parade and breakfast

The parade is free to enter and open to any entrant that is not motor-propelled. Right before the parade start,…

September 27, 2019

Community

Recreation Center to host Everyone Leads talk

Schimtz builds the collective leadership of organizations and communities to achieve greater social impact through his roles as senior adviser…

September 27, 2019

Community

Life Long Learning series continues Oct. 3

White will present a talk about China’s resurrection of the Silk Roads and Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road initiative. The…

September 27, 2019

Community

4Core to host Solar Home Tour and Barn Stomp

The Solar Barn Stomp will take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at solar barn of Ben and Holly…

September 27, 2019

Community

Thank you from National Spirit of ’45

Our speakers were outstanding in endorsing the Rose Garden’s raison d’être: John Anderson, president, Durango Botanical Society; Darrin Parmenter, director…

September 26, 2019

Community

Durango Special Olympics grateful for donations

$1,000 or more: Contributors to the Brian Simbeck Memorial Fund, Durango Police Department’s No Shave November fundraiser, The Palace Restaurant,…

September 26, 2019