Southwest Life

Health paradox: New U.S. diabetes cases fall as obesity rises

Health officials are reporting fewer new cases of diabetes in U.S. adults – even as obesity rates continue to climb.Associated…

May 29, 2019

Travel

Sound barrier to chase seals, prevent shark attacks debated for Cape Cod

Beachgoers keep an eye on the seals swimming at Coast Guard Beach in North Eastham, Mass. A plan to develop…

May 29, 2019

Community

Durango Public Library’s Summer Reading Programs begin June 1

Children and teens who meet reading goals will earn a free book, a lanyard, a day pass to the Durango…

May 28, 2019

Community

Raptors Wild to visit Durango

Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for children. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.raptorswild.org/tickets.html.

May 28, 2019

Community

LPEA Golf Tournament at Pagosa Springs Golf Club opens registration

Space is limited, and the registration deadline is June 10. Organized by LPEA’s line personnel and members of the International…

May 28, 2019

Community

Animas River Days to be held Saturday

Featured events will include river surfing, stand-up paddling, freestyle kayaking, boatercross, raft and kayak slalom, an inflatable rodeo and the…

May 28, 2019

Travel

Grand Canyon limits North Rim water use after pipe damaged

The National Park Service announced Thursday that public laundry and shower facilities are closed as well as public restrooms with…

May 27, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: Wheeling over the Animas

This picture of the Durango Wheel Club was taken by photographer Frank Gonner on June 16, 1895, at Bakers Bridge,…

May 27, 2019

Travel

Tips for snapping safe selfies while traveling

Stay focused on your surroundings, don’t be selfish

May 26, 2019

Travel

Back to the future: New York’s TWA Hotel is a stylish work in progress

What the hotel doesn’t want is for guests to hear even a murmur of jet-engine noise from adjacent taxiways. To…

May 25, 2019

Health

Deaths from brain, heart problems higher for NFL than MLB

Batting helmets in a rack before a Major League Baseball game in New York. According to study published Friday, May…

May 24, 2019

Community

Great Old Broads tackle weeds at Boggy Draw near Dolores

Great Old Broads patrol trail with county, Forest Service

May 24, 2019

Community

Angler adds to record-breaking run at Cortez reservoir

Hall has three world records, but one might fall

May 24, 2019

Community

La Plata Youth Services to host Youth of Color block party

The event will feature Native Artists in Action leading spray paint, wood-burning, turntable/DJ, lyrics/audio recording and screen printing workshops. The…

May 24, 2019

Community

Fort Lewis Mesa invites families to events

Fort Lewis Mesa year end picnic at the Old Fort in Hesperus from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. A…

May 24, 2019

Community

Celebrate National Trails Day with Trails 2000

The trailwork party will work toward connecting the Spurline trails with the Grandview trails. The work will include original construction,…

May 24, 2019

Community

Durango Public Library to host genuine happiness talk

Meiering is a local certified mindfulness teacher and professional life coach. This is a free talk. No registration is necessary.…

May 24, 2019

Community

Friends of the Arts thanks book donors, buyers

We thank all those who donated and bought books at DFA’s May 9 meeting and at Stillwater’s Party in the…

May 23, 2019

Community

Durango Friends of the Arts Thanks Sky Ute Casino

We thank the Southern Ute Indian Tribe for their generous donation to our Grant Fund, which will be used to…

May 23, 2019

Community

Community Connections receives Share The Love award

Community Connections is the only local not-for-profit organization to benefit from “Share the Love,” through a combination of Subaru of…

May 23, 2019

Community

Animas City Night Bazaar to host community events

The themed community events will feature local food, beer and cocktails, art and music. These events all take place from…

May 23, 2019

Community

Humane society to host Adopt-a-Thon

The adopt-a-thon will feature reduced adoption fees of $10 for adult cats and $50 for adult dogs, an assortment of…

May 23, 2019

Community

Allison-Tiffany Cemetery to host Memorial Day service

Services will include music, visiting and honoring veterans and loved ones. Everyone is invited.

May 23, 2019

Community

The Garden Project to host volunteer orientation party

Interested volunteers are invited to celebrate the start of the growing season with snacks and good company. Learn about ways…

May 23, 2019