Southwest Life - The Durango Herald

How to afford summer road trips amid high gas prices

A summer road trip used to be a cost-effective, easy getaway. This year, soaring gas prices and expensive rental cars might make you think twice about hitting the road. According to the Amer...

DATE: Jun 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Travel

Arizona fires sweep land rich with ancient sites, artifacts

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – As Jason Nez scans rugged mountains, high desert and cliffsides for signs of ancient tools and dwellings unique to the U.S. Southwest, he keeps in mind that they're part o...

DATE: Jun 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

And the West is History: Parade Past the Old High School – ca. 1940

DATE: Jun 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Bridge Scores

The Durango Bridge Club is participating in the Longest Day on Saturday and Monday. The Longest Day is an annual fundraising event held to support the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The...

DATE: Jun 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Naughty school girl run to benefit veterans

Shoultz’ze eighth annual Naughty School Girl Run will be held from 9 a.m.to 6 p.m. June 25 from La Plata County Fairgrounds to VFW Post 4031. The run is a Veteran Relief Committee fundraiser...

DATE: Jun 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Pine River Shares introduces Teen Time

Pine River Shares has introduced Teen Time, a free, fun and productive day for teens ages 13 to 19, which is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 11 at Pine River Shares. By p...

DATE: Jun 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango Botanic Gardens thanks Young Professionals of Durango

The Durango Botanic Gardens would like to thank the Young Professionals of Durango for their assistance on June 4. There were several tons of gravel that needed to be spread in our new Lite...

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Adaptive Golf Program to host inventor of Paragolfer machine

Adaptive Golf Program, Stand Up and Play Foundation and Hillcrest Golf Club will host Anthony Netto for a presentation about his invention, the Paragolfer, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25 at ...

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to host summer worship series

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango announced its summer worship series theme, which is “Coping with the Climate Crisis.” At 10 a.m. Sundays from July 3 through Aug. 14 (except Jul...

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

‘Finding Nemo’ to be screened outdoors at Pine River Library

“Finding Nemo” will be screened outdoors around sunset June 24 at Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive. Attendees should bring their own blanket or chair. ...

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Interior phasing out plastic water bottles at national parks

WASHINGTON – The Interior Department will phase out sales of plastic water bottles and other single-use products at national parks and on other public lands over the next decade, targeting a...

DATE: Jun 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Travel