Southwest Life - The Durango Herald

This Colorado scientist fled the Marshall fire, then returned to study how it happened

In 2021, the devastating Marshall fire showed wildfire can strike Colorado in almost any place or season. Scientists now hope to glean lessons from it for communities across the West.

DATE: Dec 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

And the West is History: View from Animas City Mountain – Ca. 1900

DATE: Dec 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Monday Pueblo Alliance Weekly Meeting, 2-3 p.m., St...

DATE: Dec 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Boards and Commissions newest members announced

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 19 appointed new members and reappointed existing members to several of the county’s citizen advisory boards and commissions. Newly...

DATE: Dec 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday Closed for holiday. Tuesday 9:30 a.m.: Zumba. 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step. 11 a.m.: JCHR Blood Pressure Check. ...

DATE: Dec 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge Scores

Dec. 16 – Open Pairs First: S. McInturff/J. Walter Second: C.L. Lappen/J. Cox Third: W. Caplan/D. Squires Dec. 18 – Open Pairs First: J. Edmondson/J. Edmondson Second: E....

DATE: Dec 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

What to know before gifting a turtle, bearded dragon or gator this holiday season

Keeping a reptile as a pet requires space, a sizable monthly budget for food and a plan for care when you go out of town.

DATE: Dec 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

And the West is History: Girl Scout Float in Fiesta Parade – 1969

DATE: Dec 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Foundation announces $626,641 in donations on Colorado Gives Day

This year’s Colorado Gives Day on Dec. 6, resulted in $53 million donated to nonprofit organizations statewide and more than $626,641 donated to organizations in the southwest corner of the ...

DATE: Dec 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Flowstone Education to hold workshop

The Flowstone Experience: Screenwriting & Filmmaking will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 21 in Room 220 at Center for Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. The worksh...

DATE: Dec 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

WolfWood Refuge thanks those who made donations

We are so grateful at WolfWood Refuge for the support of the Durango Community. Colorado Gives is a wonderful organization that helps many local nonprofits, and this year was the best year e...

DATE: Dec 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Monday Pueblo Alliance Weekly Meeting, 2-3 p.m., St...

DATE: Dec 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community