Southwest Life

And the West is History

Photo: Labor Day 1895

Though this Labor Day picture of the Durango Wheel Club is somewhat blurry, it still stirs the imagination. The club…

August 31, 2019

Health

Animas Surgical Hospital to host back pain seminar

Attendees will be able to get real answers about chronic back or neck pain at this free community event. Topics…

August 31, 2019

Health

Mumps sickens hundreds of detained migrants in 19 states

A vial of a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine in Mount Vernon, Ohio. On Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, the first…

August 30, 2019

Health

‘Dramatic resurgence’ of measles seen in Europe, WHO reports

In a report issued Thursday, the U.N. health agency said the number of measles cases from January to June this…

August 30, 2019

Travel

Judges say travelers can sue TSA over screener mistreatment

The 9-4 decision Friday by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned earlier rulings and is a setback for…

August 30, 2019

Community

September 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…

August 30, 2019

Community

Cub Scouts to host Join Night

Local Cub Scout troops will host a Join Night at Viles Park for boys and girls interested in scouting.Courtesy At…

August 29, 2019

Community

The Club – La Plata Dems on the Move to host monthly luncheon

Lopez will discuss “Current Affordable Housing Challenges and Opportunities in La Plata County: Hope on the Horizon.” Lopez is president…

August 29, 2019

Community

Local First to host Harvest Dinner

Durango chefs will team up with local farmers to create a four-course meal that is 90% locally produced. Proceeds support…

August 29, 2019

Community

Lisa Parker’s Puppies to host Wine not Whine fundraiser

A wine tasting and heavy hors d’oeuvers will be provided. Tickets are $30 per person and are available at Creature…

August 29, 2019

Health

UN: Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed nearly 2,000 people

In a press briefing on Friday, Dr. Mike Ryan said that although the U.N. health agency has the vaccines and…

August 26, 2019

Travel

International traveler with measles visited Disneyland

The girl arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Aug. 11 and went to the Desert Palms Hotel in Anaheim,…

August 26, 2019

Travel

Emotional highs, lows mark hiker’s record-setting project in New Hampshire

The sunset Aug. 30, 2018, from Mount Jefferson, one of 48 mountains in New Hampshire with summits higher than 4,000…

August 25, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: 1974 fire

A fire was reported to emergency dispatch 45 years ago today. The fire was set by an arsonist around 4…

August 24, 2019

Community

Life-long Learning lectures launch History Live!

Presentations on Confederate statues, D&SNGRR, and migration highlight Fort Lewis College fall lecture series

August 23, 2019

Community

Durango to participate in Kids Count Colorado

The Kids Count in Colorado! report is an annual publication providing state and local data about child well-being factors such…

August 23, 2019

Community

Botanical society thanks attendees, donors

Thanks to the DBS docents and volunteers for helping make this event a success. There was a formal graduation of…

August 23, 2019

Community

Thank you from Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keeperâ€™s biannual meeting gives managers the opportunity to honor our amazing caregivers and to say thank you. We understand…

August 23, 2019

Community

Schaff family grateful to the Harper family and D&SNG staff

Thank you for such a memorable and special ride to and from the Bitteroot for Dadâ€™s memorial time! You all…

August 23, 2019

Health

Durango Insurance Professionals to host talk about health care

Bates will discuss the latest health care updates and changes, including costs and causes, ways to offset rising costs, changing…

August 22, 2019

Health

Computer modeling improves replacement of ailing shoulders

Technology expected to increase procedures to implant new joints

August 22, 2019

Health

Brand-name drug prices rising at slower pace, lower amounts

Drug companies are still raising prices for brand-name prescription medicines, just not as often or by as much as they…

August 22, 2019

Travel

U.S. airlines expect record crowds over Labor Day weekend

Travelers wait in line to board a flight at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Linthicum, Md. Airlines expect record…

August 22, 2019

Travel

Blooms, beasts affected as Alaska records hottest month

Junar Lim takes photos of Ziah Lim, left, and Arsenia Lim, all of Cavite, the Philippines, at gardens in Town…

August 21, 2019