Southwest Life

Comfort Keepers grateful to front line workers

Sincerely, The Staff at Comfort Keepers Durango

November 17, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: Silverton Gladstone & Northerly RR â€“1905

Most people know that the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad built the line from Durango into Silverton, but many are…

November 16, 2020

Health

CDC: Wearing a mask could keep you from catching virus

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield puts his mask back on after speaking at a Senate…

Travel

West Coast governors urge COVID quarantine after travel

Travelers wear face masks at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 13. California has become the…

Troop to honor veterans

Community members may help honor and remember fallen heroes by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day or inviting family…

Big Brothers Big Sisters to host celebration of mentoring

Bigs and their Littles will share their stories of a caring and friendship. Guest mentors will speak about how a…

Pine River Library launches new ‘Get Outdoors’ program

The first outings will take place on the Vallecito Creek Trail. Participants should meet at the trailhead parking lot. The…

SJMA seeks volunteers for Christmas tree cutting

Nov. 19: Cutting white fir trees on the national forest in shifts of 9 a.m. to noon and noon to…

Curbside drop-off sites to open for Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child collects and delivers shoebox gifts filled with school supplies, hygiene items and toys to children worldwide. Individuals,…

Marvel Food Bank grateful for donations

Many blessings! Sincerely, Marvel Food Bank

November 10, 2020

Health

U.S. allows 1st emergency use of a COVID-19 antibody drug

On Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration cleared emergency use of Bamlanivimab, the first antibody drug to…

Travel

Cruise industry throws in the towel on 2020, looks to 2021

A cruise ship industry group said Tuesday, Nov. 3, its members are extending the suspension of U.S. sailing operations through…

Health

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective

The first patient enrolled in Pfizer’s COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine clinical trial at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in…

And the West is History

Photo: Southern Ute Bear Dance – Ca. 1918

Though undated, this picture taken in Ignacio is thought to be from around 1918. The Bear Dance is a Southern…

Durango Botanic Gardens grateful for president

During Anderson’s term, DBG added a number of new gardens, including the Cindy Smart Miniature Tree Garden and the Arboretum.…

Student to compete as music finalist

Audrey McManusCourtesy of MTNA McManus earned this opportunity after winning the Colorado State Junior String Competition. A freshman at Durango…

Scouts carry out service project

Local Scouts clean up highway.Courtesy of Richard Speegle

Local businesswomen to share lessons and solutions from 2020’s challenges

The discussion will explore the effects of COVID-19 on various industries. Panelists will share their lessons learned and creative solutions…

New ‘Program in a Bag’ kits available from Pine River Library

Patrons may stop by the library and pick up a free “program in a bag” kit. These kits contain everything…

Power house to host virtual Observing Space from Earth event

This free virtual event features Fort Lewis College professors Dr. Callie Cole and Dr. Charley Hakes, who will discuss their…

Summit Church hosts Operation Christmas Child virtually

Community members are invited to build a Christmas shoebox online to donate to a child in need. Select toys and…

Comfort Keepers offers free wall calendars

The goal of the calendar is to promote joy in the best, safest way possible. This year, people have realized…

Durango Botanical Society changes name to Durango Botanic Gardens

The society has devoted its first decade to building public gardens at Durango Public Library. These efforts have been locally…