Southwest Life

Durango Adult Education Center to offer beginning conversation Nepali class

The class will cover basic vocabulary and phrases to communicate on travels to Nepal, and is geared toward those with…

April 25, 2019

SJMA to host backpacking light seminar

It’s easy to lighten your backpacking equipment substantially, down to a base weight under 20 pounds for lightweight backpacking, and…

April 25, 2019

Health

Durango endometriosis specialist offers patients relief from pain

Often misunderstood condition can lead to years of suffering

April 25, 2019

Health

Mercy to offer weight management class

The classes will be led by Dr. Sarah Goodpastor, Marge Morris, Flow Wolf and Elaine Blackmer. Participants should register and…

April 24, 2019

Health

Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid classes

A basic first-aid class will be held at 3 p.m. and an adult/child/infant CPR class will be held at 6…

April 24, 2019

Health

New York outbreaks drive U.S. measles count up to 626

A sign explains the local state of emergency because of a measles outbreak at the Rockland County Health Department in…

April 22, 2019

Health

Two-wave U.S. flu season is now the longest in a decade

This 2011 electron microscope image shows H3N2 influenza virions. In January 2019, the flu season was shaping up to be…

April 22, 2019

Health

Opioid Memorial Wall will be on display at Durango Public Library

As part of the Lift the Label Campaign, the wall addresses the stigma of addiction and offers education, training and…

April 22, 2019

Travel

For summer road trips, a new app turns insect splats into a detective game

A new way to pass the time on summer road trips

April 21, 2019

Health

Allergy relief talk to be held at library Wednesday

The presentation will discuss using Advanced Allergy Therapeutics, which are safe, non-needle treatments for all ages, including infants. Learn about…

April 21, 2019

Travel

San Francisco eyes charge to drive its famed Lombard Street

Thousands of tourists could soon have to pay as much as $10 to drive down world-famous Lombard Street in San…

April 20, 2019

Community

Brennan Family grateful for support

Again, many thanks and much gratitude to one and all, Joanne Brennan and family

April 18, 2019

Community

Thank you from The Community Foundation

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is committed to supporting nonprofits in our region by providing resources to create adaptable…

April 18, 2019

Community

Animas Valley Grange to host avian restoration talk

This topic will be presented by Don Bruning. After receiving his Ph. D., he became the Curator of Birds for…

April 18, 2019

Health

Free black lung screening will be held in Hesperus and Durango

In Hesperus, screenings will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at King II Mine, 6473 County Road…

April 18, 2019

Health

Trendy CBD rocks retail world, but does it work?

CBD’s ubiquity persists despite very little evidence for all the health claims the industry touts. If you believe in the…

April 17, 2019

Travel

Nero’s opulent, newly restored Domus Transitoria reopens

Visitors to Nero’s Domus Transitoria (or Transit House), which opened this month after a decade of structural work and renovations,…

April 17, 2019

Community

Great Decisions discussion group to meet

The discussion will be “Refugees and Global Migration.” Facilitator Ruth Alminas, assistant professor in the Political Science Department at Fort…

April 17, 2019

Community

Manna seeks Farmers Market volunteers

Manna and The Garden Project are seeking volunteers to help with Saturday pickups of unsold produce. Interested volunteers should email…

April 17, 2019

Community

Women’s Resource Center to host Men Who Grill event

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and $10 for children 5 and older. Registration to compete in…

April 17, 2019

Health

Intimacy for Everyone to host women’s sexual health forum

This event, featuring sexual health experts, will be open to all women. Experts will include Cindy Schmidt, pelvic floor physical…

April 17, 2019

Community

Cafe au Play to celebrate first birthday

The Cafe is an indoor playground and meetup space for parents and young children ages 0 to 4 years old.…

April 16, 2019

Community

SJBPH to host emergency preparedness workshop

The free workshop will include: Tips about creating an emergency preparedness kitOne free item for your emergency kitLunch providedDoor prizesï»¿To…

April 16, 2019

Community

Powerhouse to host Durango Derby

Celebrate the 145th Kentucky Derby in style. Wear your finest hats, spring outfits and suits for an afternoon of horse…

April 16, 2019