Southwest Life

Durango Solar Car team thanks supporters

We are truly grateful for all the support that our team has received on this journey, and we look forward…

Wiebe family grateful for community support

We also want to thank Shannon Mullane and The Durango Herald for honoring Scott; our son, grandson, brother, father and…

PowerFall Ball tickets on sale

The event will take place Sept. 20, with science, technology and philanthropy awards, a high-tech science-themed silent auction, live music…

Durango High School class of 1964 to hold reunion

The class of 1964 seeks help informing other classmates. RSVP to Theresa Rocket at 247-0598.

Durango Botanical Society to host appreciation party

Members and non-members are welcome. Attendees will discover new member benefits, learn about plans for future gardens, a new mobile…

Travel

Untamed Cheyenne: Wild West is alive in Wyoming’s state capital

Cheyenne has an airport, but few commercial flights land there. It’s easiest to fly to Denver and drive two hours…

July 28, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: Fiesta Parade pageantry

Two horseback riders take part in the 1956 Spanish Trails Fiesta parade. The parade is proceeding north to south in…

July 28, 2019

Health

New standards aim to improve surgery for the oldest patients

George Barrett, 85, of Lakewood, Colo., is checked by nurse Renee Whitley as he recuperates from open-heart surgery at the…

July 27, 2019

Library to celebrate end of summer reading program

Cortez Library will celebrate the end of summer reading Aug. 2 with prizes and a movie.Courtesy of Cortez Public Library…

July 27, 2019

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

Doug McCarthy and JJ Besini will talk about the La Plata County/Archuleta County Health Improvement Plan. Community members are welcome…

The Club – La Plata Dems on the Move to hold luncheon

The speaker will be Dr. Sarah Goodpastor, who represents Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and she will…

Self-care and Sunshine fundraiser to benefit WRC

Easy Zumba dance routines for all ages and stages of fitness will begin at 10 a.m. Wear gym clothes and…

Powerhouse to host grand opening for new exhibit

The event will have family friendly activities and happy hour beverage specials. The entire museum will be open with free…

Travel

Consider security rules when flying with cremated remains

Putting cremated remains on a plane is cheaper than shipping a casket, but there are complications. Some urns used to…

Health

Study: Millions should stop taking aspirin for heart health

A new study suggests millions of people need to rethink their use of aspirin to prevent a heart attack. If…

DFA grateful for performance

Allegretto is an award-winning “cowboy blues” singer, songwriter, guitarist and harmonica virtuoso. Thanks goes out to Kyle Kunkel, of Mountain…

Wolfwood Refuge grateful to Sorrel Sky Gallery

Wolfwood Refuge is grateful to Sorrel Sky Gallery for recent donation.Courtesy Wolfwood Refuge This donation was generated from the recent…

Wolfwood to visit Five Branches Campground

The public will have the opportunity to meet new ambassador wolves, enjoy petting, take photos and go home will all…

Wolfwood to visit youth development program

Wolfwood will be at the club’s first through third grade summer day camp site from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday…

Purgatory to host Muck and Mire Mud Adventure race

Have fun and get muddy on this challenging 5k course. The race will feature mud pits, a giant slip ’n’…

Charly Minkler to host community meeting

Minkler is contemplating running as an unaffiliated candidate for the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners representing District 3…