Southwest Life

Health

Three Springs MRI to provide higher quality scans with new technology

Better images allow for better diagnoses

August 11, 2019

Travel

Once homeless, tour guide finds fame in St. Petersburg, Russia

With his full white beard and head of messy hair, the 68-year-old Rasner looks like he could have stepped from…

August 11, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: Early view of north Durango

When this picture was taken in 1885, this was the northern end of Durango. While Durango had only been in…

August 10, 2019

Community

City announces roller hockey leagues

Play at Chapman Hill in the adult and youth roller hockey league for ages 6 and older. Youths will play…

August 9, 2019

Community

Durango Photography Club to host train photographers

Sharing their expertise will be longtime train photographers Jerry Baumann, Yvonne Lashmett, Eric Pahlke and Darel Crawford. The meeting is…

August 9, 2019

Community

Ignite Gymnastics to hold registration

Those interested in registering for classes are invited to attend. Any questions about classes and registration can be answered during…

August 9, 2019

Community

Colorado Proud to make stop at Durango Farmers Market

The tour focuses on consumers’ “appetite” for locally-grown food, agricultural relationships and innovation. Colorado Proud media spokesperson Wendy White will…

August 9, 2019

Health

Boom in overdose-reversing drug is tied to fewer drug deaths

A Narcan nasal device which delivers naloxone in the Brooklyn borough of New York. On Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, health…

August 9, 2019

Travel

U.S. lays out enforcement priorities for animals on planes

A service dog strolls through the isle inside a United Airlines plane at Newark Liberty International Airport while taking part…

August 9, 2019

Community

Know Your Dough grateful for donations

We appreciate R. Bell & Associates and the Payroll Department, which provided matching funds for tip donations to make this…

August 8, 2019

Community

Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance grateful for grants

CLF provides financial resources to support organizations working to protect, restore and expand national conservation lands. SCCA was eligible to…

August 8, 2019

Community

Six-week course set to begin on Marriage Focus

Explore many obstacles to having a strong, thriving marriage based on Christian principles. Cost for the group is donation only.…

August 8, 2019

Health

COPY Project to host mental health awareness event Sunday

The mission of the CODY Project is to raise awareness about mental health issues and depression in young people and…

August 7, 2019

Travel

Police patrol Rome’s Spanish Steps to enforce sitting ban

Enforcing an ordinance that took effect last month, police officers patrolled the famed stone staircase Wednesday to tell locals and…

August 7, 2019

Health

Is pot safe when pregnant?

Study seeks answer, draws critics

August 7, 2019

Community

Tour de Farms to take place next Saturday

Tour de Farms is a bicycle tour of local farms and gardens, highlighting what is unique, healthy and homegrown about…

August 6, 2019

Community

Humane Society offers basic manners dog classes

Focusing on improving communication between dogs and their families, these classes cover the basic top 10 behaviors all dogs need…

August 6, 2019

Community

Men in Heels race seeks teams

Races will be run in two team heats, with the three fastest winning teams advancing to the final round. This…

August 6, 2019

Community

North Animas Village to launch community organization

Residents of the seven neighborhoods surrounding Dalton Ranch will have the opportunity to sign up while enjoying refreshments, activities and…

August 6, 2019

Community

June births

Lauren and Ben Melancon, Bayfield, Phillip James, 8 lbs. 9 oz., 8:08 p.m. June 3. Randi and Justin Lavender, Durango,…

August 6, 2019

Travel

8 essential items to help you sleep well on your next flight

Associated Press file Before you get shopping, there are a few key considerations to keep in mind. Just because you…

August 4, 2019

Travel

Walloped by heat wave, Greenland sees massive ice melt

Greenland, the world’s largest island, is a semi-autonomous Danish territory between the Atlantic and Arctic oceans that has 82% of…

August 2, 2019

Health

Cities again see more overdose deaths than country towns

An unidentified heroin user, left, is injected by another man, right, on the street near a strip of land sometimes…

August 2, 2019

Travel

San Francisco curbs waste with public toilets

An attendant exits a “Pit Stop” public toilet on Sixth Street, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in San Francisco. A 5-year-old…

August 2, 2019