Southwest Life

After delays, Egypt’s new mega-museum set to open in 2020

The Grand Egyptian Museum has been under construction for well over a decade and is intended to showcase Egypt’s ancient…

February 11, 2019

Health

Pea-sized pill delivers insulin shot from inside the stomach

The components of swallowable self-righting device which can inject drugs from inside the stomach. The new invention, reported Feb. 7,…

February 11, 2019

Community

‘Forever Tango’ show at the Community Concert Hall canceled

Concert Hall patrons holding tickets for “Forever Tango” can retain them, and they will be valid for a rescheduled date.…

February 11, 2019

Travel

Apps gauge airport security wait time – with your help

App in the Air can help travelers predict wait times for TSA security lines.Courtesy of App in the Air The…

February 10, 2019

Travel

Historical time travelers bring distant eras to crackling life

Elizabeth Keaney portrays a young Martha Washington at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. She channels Martha in 1769, before the American…

February 9, 2019

Travel

Snowbound California guests freed after 5 days at lodge

Up to 7 feet of snow trapped the guests and staff at Montecito Sequoia Lodge in Sequoia National Forest starting…

February 8, 2019

Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

Karen Metcalf, director of Mercy Home Health and Hospice of Mercy, will update the club on their activities. Community members…

February 8, 2019

Community

Senior Calendar

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 9 a.m.-2 p.m. VITA Tax. (Fairgrounds) 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m.…

February 8, 2019

Community

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday

Gail Harris will present about her recent trek from Denver to Durango on the Colorado Trail. There is an optional…

February 8, 2019

Community

Fundraiser to be held on Valentine’s Day

The fundraiser will be held on Valentines Day, Thursday, at CJ’s Dinner. Tickets are $25 per adult, $50 per couple…

February 8, 2019

Community

Archaeological Society to meet Wednesday

Shelby Tisdale, director of Center of Southwest Studies will present “Marjorie F. Lambert: Pioneering Southwest Archaeologist.” There will be a…

February 8, 2019

Community

Bridge Scores

Jan. 31: Non-Life Master First: K. & S. Hasz Second: L. Arnold/S. McInturff Third: A. & R. Davis Fourth: J.…

February 8, 2019

Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Saturday Skyhawks Women’s Basketball, vs. Regis University, 5:30 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium, free for FLC students, faculty and staff; $10 adults;…

February 8, 2019

Community

Great Decisions group to meet Tuesday

He will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association and lead participants in a discussion of…

February 8, 2019

Community

Paths to Leadership to feature speaker

The event will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 16 in Room 130 Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College. Levaldo…

February 8, 2019

Community

Garden Club of Durango to meet Wednesday

Katrina Blair will present “A 10 Day Journey,” chronicling her walk from Durango to Telluride, eating only edibles she found…

February 8, 2019

Community

Volunteers needed for Rail Rangers this summer

Volunteers have been riding the train for more than 20 years, helping visitors understand the areaâ€™s public lands. Training, uniforms…

February 8, 2019

Community

Local advocacy group seeking volunteers

Duties include reuniting families through safe exchange and parenting time supervision. For more information, contact Alanda Martin at [email protected] or…

February 8, 2019

Community

Lifelong Learning lecture to focus on railroad cars

Danielson will tell the story about how refrigerated cars came into existence, what they carried and how Durango’s grocery stores…

February 8, 2019

Community

Cutest Kids Contest to be held

There’s a $20 entry fee per child, which is good for a 20-minute session at Janna Lynn Photography’s studio, 1309…

February 8, 2019

Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

Dr. Sarah Goodpastor will present about “Be SMART for Kids.” All are welcome. For more information, visit durangodaybreakrotary.org.

February 8, 2019

Community

Mountain Studies Institute grateful for support

The funds will be used to host the inaugural San Juan Resilience Youth Summit to be held April 18 at…

February 8, 2019

Community

Know Your Dough thanks middle school, volunteers

In addition, we would like to thank Consumers United Association for sponsoring this program and these volunteers for serving four…

February 8, 2019

Community

Womenade grateful for local support

We would also like to thank the Rochester Hotel for providing us with a welcoming venue for each Womenade event.…

February 8, 2019