Southwest Life

‘Zombie cells’ buildup in your body may play role in aging

This April 2019 microscope photo provided by the Niedernhofer Lab of the Institute on the Biology of Aging and Metabolism…

May 16, 2019

Health

U.S. measles cases still climbing, topping 800 for year

University of Pittsburgh pharmacy student Alexandria Taylor prepares syringes during a free measles vaccination clinic by the Allegheny County Health…

May 15, 2019

Community

Womenade to meet Monday

Womenade is a grass-roots organization that provides financial assistance through one-time grants of up to $500. The purpose of the…

May 15, 2019

Community

SJMA to host Sand Canyon hike

On this educational hike, hikers will learn about the natural and cultural history of the area. Participants must be able…

May 15, 2019

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to meet

This is a program to provide outreach and education, behavioral health treatment, care management and other needed community based services…

May 15, 2019

Community

Fort Lewis College to host Narrow Gauge 10 Mile Run

The running event will have 10- and 4-mile courses. There will also be refreshments, music, a one-mile kids run (free),…

May 15, 2019

Community

Powerhouse to host Mobile Earth and Space Observatory

The mobile observatory is a science center on wheels with interactive activities for all ages, including an infrared camera, solar…

May 15, 2019

Community

Taste of Durango to be held Sunday

Taste of Durango will feature tastes of local craft breweries, artisan cocktails and samples from local restaurants. For more information,…

May 15, 2019

Community

Local resident Joseph White graduates basic training

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical…

May 15, 2019

Community

Gentle yoga classes to be offered

This class is ideally suited for seniors, those new to yoga or for those who want to relax and restore.…

May 15, 2019

Community

Durango Botanical Society to host garage sale

The garage sale will feature all sorts of great items in good condition. All profits and/or donations will go to…

May 15, 2019

Community

Senior Center to host caregiving alliance resource event

The event will bring together resources aimed at informing and educating caregivers in an effort to empower them to fulfill…

May 15, 2019

Community

Boys & Girls Club to offer flexible summer day camps

Summer programs are fun with a purpose: engaging activities supporting academic success, leadership development, good character skills and healthy lifestyle…

May 15, 2019

Community

Sacred Heart to host bingo

Regular packets are $10 and special packets are $8. Eighteen games total will be played, and there will be a…

May 15, 2019

Community

Fort Lewis to host archaeology class

This 20-hour course is part of the Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification, and is open to the public. No previous…

May 15, 2019

Community

Durango AARP to participate in Caregiver Alliance Resource event

Seniors may stop by the AARP booth and pick up information about the local chapter. For more information, call 259-0835…

May 15, 2019

Travel

With 75 million travelers, Orlando remains most-visited place

Orlando had 75 million visitors last year as the theme park mecca continued to be the most-visited destination in the…

May 15, 2019

Travel

U.S.-Canada border transfers raise fear of delayed crossings

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials stand at the new border crossing facility on the U.S.-Canadian border in Derby Line,…

May 13, 2019

Travel

The shows on this cruise line rival Broadway

134 productions in 50 theaters on 26 ships

May 12, 2019

Travel

Infamous gangster’s prison cell wasn’t as luxurious as he claimed

When mobster Al Capone was jailed in Philadelphia in 1929, one newspaper portrayed his cell as a luxurious lockup, adorned…

May 11, 2019

Community

Bridge Scores

(ALL PAIRS SCORED 50+ PERCENT) May 2 Non-Life Master First: S. Mondin/P. Roe Second: J. Skjold/S. Zerbe Third: L. Hawk/J.Newlin…

May 10, 2019

Community

Senior Center Calendar

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Daily 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Billiards, reading, darts, TV, meal. Monday 9:30 a.m. Seated Tai Chi.…

May 10, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: Day drinking in Hesperus

Jack Cunninghamâ€™s saloon in Hesperus was next to a not-quite-so-popular grocery store in 1890. Hesperus began as a small farming…

May 10, 2019

Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Saturday “Dialogues des Carmélites (Poulenc),” with The Metropolitan Opera, live in HD, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Vallecito Room, Student…

May 10, 2019