Southwest Life

Classic bike ride to be held Sunday

This is a low-key, no drop retro ride loosely following Eroica bicycle eligibility rules. Anyone with a steel bike, or…

July 25, 2019

Durango Public Library to host Medicare 1, 2, 3 class

Moore has worked with Medicare for 20 years and will use www. MedicareMadeClear.com to educate participants about Medicare parts A,…

July 25, 2019

Health

Diplomats’ brain scans show differences, add to Cuba mystery

This image shows amount of differences between brain scans of patients, U.S. diplomats who developed concussion-like symptoms after working in…

July 24, 2019

Travel

Europe heat wave breaks Belgian record, mercury to rise more

Belgium registered its highest-ever temperature while the Netherlands saw its hottest day in 75 years. And the mercury is expected…

July 24, 2019

Health

Healthcare Durango to host Medicare presentation July 27

Unger will discuss how much a health care system like this might cost and how it can counter the more…

July 23, 2019

Travel

After TV series, Ukraine wants nuclear accident site to become hot spot for tourism

A room in a dilapidated building, part of a school in the deserted town of Pripyat about 2 miles from…

July 21, 2019

Health

Animas Surgical Hospital to host hip and knee pain seminar

Joint pain sufferers and their family members can learn more about Mako, an innovative robotic tool that helps ASH surgeons…

July 20, 2019

Health

Mercy to host back pain presentation in Farmington

Hors d’oeuvres and reception will take place at 5:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 6 p.m. Orndorff will explain…

July 20, 2019

Travel

Now is the time to find an airfare bargain for your fall getaway

The airfare prediction app Hopper forecasts domestic round-trip airfare would drop nearly 7% in July compared with June’s peak prices.Associated…

July 20, 2019

Health

New clues on why women’s Alzheimer’s risk differs from men’s

This microscope image shows the 46 human chromosomes, blue, with telomeres appearing as white pinpoints. Research released on Tuesday, July…

July 20, 2019

And the West is History

Firefighters have always loved their fire trucks, and it was no different in 1918 as this fire crew proudly took…

July 19, 2019

Community

Durango Creative District thanks community

We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado for their efforts in serving…

July 19, 2019

Community

Housing Solutions for the Southwest thanks sponsors

Housing Solutions for the Southwest was the beneficiary for Leah Orlikowski concert on July 10, and we are extremely grateful…

July 19, 2019

Community

DFA’s meeting at lake was delicious

Thanks goes out to the host and hostesses: Mary Husemoller, Bill Hobson, Carol Bruno, Niles Bruno, Mary Kay Lambert, Bill…

July 19, 2019

Community

Center of Southwest Studies continues free summer lecture series Wednesday

From his book “The Woolly West,” Gulliford will discuss the history of sheep grazing and explain historical archaeology and sites…

July 18, 2019

Community

Durango Fiesta Days to present Snow Top Rodeo

In addition to the rodeo, the event will feature a petting zoo, hay rides, dancing, rodeo events for kids and…

July 18, 2019

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to meet

Kristin D. Pulatie, JD MPH, director of assessment and planning for San Juan Basin Public Health will speak about the…

July 18, 2019

Community

American Rosie the Riveter Association seeks working women of WWII

The American Rosie the Riveter Association is trying to locate women who worked on the home front during WWII. Thousands…

July 18, 2019

Community

Kiwanis Club of Durango to meet Thursday

Tammy Tyner with Women’s Resource Center will talk about the organization’s current programs. The meeting is open to all and…

July 18, 2019

Community

Ska to host Hammer and High Heels event

Ska Brewing will team up with Habitat for Humanity for an evening of local vibes for local support of the…

July 18, 2019

Community

La Plata County Fair seeks volunteers for concert

Volunteers are needed to help with setup, tear down and security Aug. 8-12. The main crew will be needed from…

July 18, 2019

Community

Demolition Derby tickets on sale

The derby will take place Aug. 10, with gates opening at 10 a.m. and the show beginning at noon. The…

July 18, 2019

Community

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

Mary Oswald will discuss her volunteer work in Bolivia. All are welcome. For more information and a complete list of…

July 18, 2019

Health

Number of U.S. overdose deaths appears to be falling

Containers depicting OxyContin prescription pill bottles lie on the ground in front of the Department of Health and Human Services’…

July 17, 2019