Southwest Life

Pandemic mystery: Scientists focus on COVID’s animal origins

Members of a World Health Organization team are seen through a window wearing protective gear during a field visit to…

December 10, 2021

How can I protect myself from the new omicron variant?

(Peter Hamlin/Associated Press illustration)AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin How can I protect myself from the new omicron variant? The same way you…

December 6, 2021

Travel

Iconic sheer trail at Zion National Park to require permits

Hikers walk down the Angels Landing trail in Zion National Park, in Utah. Zion National Park will soon require reservations…

December 6, 2021

Community

Fulfilling our mission with educators as our guide

The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative’s mission is to strengthen diverse communities by providing pathways in career readiness and higher education…

December 4, 2021

And the West is History

And the West is History: D&RGW Train Wreck – 1958

On Sept. 27, 1958, a double-header train was proceeding slowly east at only 15 miles per hour through the Grandview…

December 3, 2021

Southwest Life

As visitor pressure rises, public land managers face new challenges

Education, partnerships are vital tools for handling recreation growth in Southwest Colorado

December 2, 2021

Community

SJBPH increases access to antibody treatments

San Juan Basin Public Health announced that Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s mobile unit administering monoclonal antibody treatments…

November 30, 2021

Travel

Will flight restrictions help as new virus variant emerges?

People line up to get on the Air France flight to Paris at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South…

November 29, 2021

Health

What we know and don’t know about omicron variant

Travelers wearing protective face masks arrive at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. Israel on…

November 29, 2021

And the West is History

And the West is History: D&SNG Roundhouse Fire Aftermath – 1989

On Feb. 10 1989, the 108-year-old Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad roundhouse burned to the ground with six operable…

November 26, 2021

Community

Festival of Trees returns to Durango

The 18th annual Festival of Trees, presented by Community Connections, will take place 12-5 p.m. Friday to Sunday, Dec. 3-5,…

November 23, 2021

Community

Shop with a Cop seeking donations

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 8 is seeking donations for its Shop with a Cop event. For the event,…

November 23, 2021

Community

Daybreak Rotary thanks community for support

The Durango Daybreak Rotary Club would like to thank the following groups for their support of the Chip Huntoon Memorial…

November 23, 2021

Community

Ignacio nurse wins Nightingale award

Dixie Melton, family nurse practitioner and owner of Ignacio Family Medicine, won the statewide Nightingale Luminary Award presented Oct. 16.…

November 23, 2021

Community

Family Centers Coalition grateful for support

Kerry and John Daly, owners of Primus Restaurant, have shown an abundance of kindness and generosity toward our organization and…

November 23, 2021

Community

San Juan National Forest Christmas tree permits available

Permits can also be purchased online for an additional $2.50 fee at www.recreation.gov/tree-permits. The San Juan National Forest encourages people…

November 23, 2021

Community

Pine River Library hosts Death Cafés

A Death Café is a gathering for people to enjoy refreshments and talk openly about death. The aim is to…

November 23, 2021

Community

Manna to host community Thanksgiving meal

Manna soup kitchen will serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal (turkey, gravy, stuffing, brown-sugar glazed carrots and pumpkin pie) Nov. 25…

November 23, 2021

Community

Hesperus Ski Patrol thanks community

Hesperus Ski Patrol would like to thank all vendors, community members, volunteers and individuals that participated in the 58th annual…

November 23, 2021

Community

Wild West Talent grateful for support

Durango Wild West Talent would like to thank all of the people who made the Durango Heritage Weekend a success.…

November 23, 2021

Community

VFW Thanks Community for Support

On behalf of all of our members, we thank you for your continued support of the Veterans and our families…

November 23, 2021

Community

Crime Stoppers changes phone number

The Durango/La Plata County Crime Stoppers’ phone number has changed to 375-4712.

November 23, 2021

Community

VFW hosts Durango Diner purchase celebration

Gary and Donna Broad sold the Durango Diner to the restaurant’s longtime employee, Greg Mauger last month, ending their 41…

November 23, 2021

Community

BPX Durango announces updates

BPX welcomed its new executive assistant, Cindy Charley. Charley is a Durango Chamber of Commerce diplomat. Also, in December, BPX…

November 23, 2021