Southwest Life

Travel

Ebola is now an international emergency

Health workers wearing protective suits take their shift at a treatment center in Beni, Congo DRC. The head of the…

July 17, 2019

Community

Cattlemen’s Association to host Chuck Wagon Cook-off

Six chuck wagons from around Colorado will compete to provide meals in the tradition of the late 1800s. People may…

July 16, 2019

Travel

New Alaska park bridge aimed at limiting bear encounters

A new elevated bridge and boardwalk across the Brooks River in Katmai National Park and Preserve has replaced a river-level…

July 16, 2019

Health

Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer’s

Dr. Jori Fleisher, neurologist, examines Thomas Doyle, 66, at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Doyle, 66, hopes blood…

July 16, 2019

Health

U.S. growing largest crop of marijuana for research in 5 years

In this 2014 photo provided by the University of Mississippi, Dr. Suman Chandra inspects marijuana plants growing at the Ole…

July 15, 2019

Travel

Flying no longer the high road for some because of greenhouse emissions

An aircraft lands at the international airport in Frankfurt, Germany, as the sun sets. There is a small but growing…

July 14, 2019

Travel

Under pressure, plane industry vows cleaner flight – someday

An Israeli Eviation Alice electric aircraft electric aircraft is displayed at Paris Air Show, in Le Bourget, east of Paris,…

July 14, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: 1921 Tacoma train tragedy

In 1921, just three days after Christmas, two engines were leading a train from Silverton to Durango after a heavy…

July 13, 2019

Travel

Science Says: Airplane turbulence can strike out of the blue

Emergency workers treat a passenger on an Air Canada flight to Australia that was diverted and landed at Daniel K.…

July 13, 2019

Health

A peek into opioid users’ brains as they try to quit

Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, works in the MRI lab at the National Institutes…

July 13, 2019

Community

Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society to meet

After a brief business meeting, the Society will host “The History of the Churches at Trujillo, Juanita, Pagosa Junction, Allison…

July 13, 2019

Community

Durango Nature Studies to host full moon hike

July’s full moon is known as the “Buck Moon.” During this time of the year, the antlers of deer and…

July 13, 2019

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to meet Tuesday

Hooton will discuss the power of local economies to build an equitable future and the work going on at Local…

July 13, 2019

Community

Durango DeColores Civitan Club to meet

The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, contact Christine Phillips at 385-5316.

July 13, 2019

Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet

The presenter will be B.J. Boucher, who will present about the Canyon Country Discovery Center. All are welcome. For more…

July 12, 2019

Community

Glacier Club to host Big Swing Golf Tournament

Registration check-in will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Play 18 holes on the members-only…

July 12, 2019

Health

Axis Health to offer free Smart Recovery classes

Smart Recovery is a science-based program to help people manage recovering from any addictive behavior. The four-point program includes building…

July 12, 2019

Community

Women’s Resource Center grateful to community and sponsors

Steamworks Brewing provided the beer to quench our thirst, and the Kirk James Blues Band provided a nice blend of…

July 9, 2019

Community

Know Your Dough receives donation

We are extremely grateful for this generous donation. The money will go toward local financial literacy programs for Know Your…

July 9, 2019

Community

Head Start to host Community Family Resource Fair

This event will feature many organizations that provide programming and resources to area families, childrenâ€™s activities and raffle prizes. The…

July 9, 2019

Community

Fiesta Days will begin July 20

Durango Fiesta Days celebrates the rich history and heritage of the Durango area. The event will feature a weeklong celebration…

July 9, 2019

Community

Marvel Grange to host ice cream social

The social is open to the community. Participants are welcome to bring a freezer of homemade ice cream to the…

July 9, 2019

Community

John F. Reed Library to host book club

Join Reed librarians for an evening of free food, drinks and literary discussion. RSVP to Maureen Alden at [email protected]. For…

July 9, 2019

Community

Durango Cowboy Church to host Sheepdog Seminar

Speakers will include Jimmy Meeks, Lt. Col Dave Grossman (ret.), Carl Chinn and Officer Greg Stevens. Meeks is a 35-year…

July 9, 2019