Southwest Life

And the West is History

75 years ago: A meeting was held at the district courtroom for project leaders and others interested in clothing work.…

September 11, 2017

Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

The guest speaker will be Kevin DesPlanques, a local unique furniture maker. Lunch will be available for $17. For more…

September 11, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Thomas Cummins, formerly of Durango, was appointed assistant road foreman of equipment on the Alamosa division of…

September 10, 2017

Travel

Therapy dogs calm stressed airline passengers

In Los Angeles, weary fliers find joy in canine greetings

September 10, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: The local draft board began sending notices for physical examinations to married men without children. 50 years…

September 9, 2017

Travel

In Arizona, vintage trailer court takes tourists back to 1950s

Decades later, that mid-century feeling endures at this southern Arizona tourist stop. Lined inside with warm woods, vintage aluminum travel…

September 9, 2017

Community

Thank you Letters

Chris “Bal” Balchunas was hit while riding his bike to work at 5:30 a.m. Aug. 7 and suffered unfortunate injuries.…

September 8, 2017

Community

Senior Calendar

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 10 a.m. Visually Impaired Persons support group. 10:15 a.m. Watch Your…

September 8, 2017

Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Saturday Self-defense class, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Aspen Hall, 247-7491, [email protected]. Dance team tryouts, 9 a.m.-noon, Whalen Gymnasium, [email protected]. The Impact…

September 8, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: A special drive for “useless machinery, rubber, rags and other metals necessary to keep war plants operating”…

September 8, 2017

Community

Vigil to be held Sunday to mark 100 days of sanctuary

Sabido, who is facing deportation, has been in sanctuary at Mancos United Methodist Church, and her supporters will hold a…

September 8, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: The names of three Colorado men, including one from Durango, were displayed in a list of 435…

September 7, 2017

Travel

Audacious autumn: Estes Park Elk Fest, Albuquerque balloon festival and events around region, U.S.

Consider adding one of these audacious autumnal experiences to your calendar: a squirrel cook off in Arkansas, ukulele festival in…

September 6, 2017

And the West is History

And The West Is History

50 years ago: The new schedule for Mesa Verde National Park was effected and would remain in effect through Sept.…

September 6, 2017

And the West is History

And The west Is History

75 years ago: The Durango civilian defense school for training of air raid wardens and other auxiliary units of the…

September 5, 2017

Travel

Grab your bonnet and musket: It’s a 19th-century getaway at Old Sturbridge Village

I like to think I’m always up for adventure – I’ve taken overnight trains across India and smoked Cuban cigars…

September 5, 2017

Health

Science says: Severe morning sickness is brutal, not dangerous

Kensington Palace says Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their third child. Kate Middleton is…

September 5, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Haviland Lake, a “spawning and rearing pond,” was abandoned by the state game and fish commission, to…

September 4, 2017

Health

Low-cost health insurance enrollment begins Nov. 1

Associated Press file During open enrollment, almost all legal United States and Colorado residents who are not eligible for Health…

September 4, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Local rationing board officials released an announcement to “housewives who secure sugar for canning purposes,” which said…

September 3, 2017

Travel

How to survive a long flight with a baby or preschooler

Use checklist, have a Plan B – and a Plan C

September 3, 2017

Health

Durango Public Library to host Advance Care Planning workshop

Advance Care Planning refers to the expression and documentation of future health care decisions. Attendees must be 18 or older.…

September 3, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Coordinator of inter-American affairs, Nelson Rockefeller, urged that United States products continue to be advertised in “the…

September 2, 2017

Travel

Fall for Lake Tahoe’s secret season: Autumn

An escape from the summer, winter crowds

September 2, 2017