Southwest Life - The Durango Herald

Priceless seeds, sprouts key to West’s post-fire future

A New Mexico facility where researchers work to restore forests devastated by fires faced an almost cruelly ironic threat: The largest wildfire burning in the U.S. was fast approaching. Owen...

DATE: May 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

2022 is the year of all-inclusive travel, and here’s why

For some travelers, all-inclusive hotels conjure up images of flavorless food served under a heat lamp in lush and vibrant destinations where guests never actually leave the resort grounds. ...

DATE: May 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Travel

Durango woman bringing local flowers into the community

Young entrepreneur Taylor Hettinger is launching her new business, ‘Sweet Nothings’

DATE: May 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge Scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent May 12 – Open Pairs First: L. Anderson/D. Simpson Second: W. Caplan/D. Squires Third: J. Newli...

DATE: May 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

And the West is History: Durango City Hall and Fire Department – 1885

DATE: May 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Senior Center Calendar: May 23-27

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10 a.m.: Pound Class 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step (Marvel Methodist Church) 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge ...

DATE: May 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango School District 9-R to host mental health, substance use educational event

Durango School District 9-R is hosting a community event called “Kids Are Worth It: Parent education night on youth mental health & substance use.” The event is free and will be held from 5:...

DATE: May 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Humane society pet adoption event returns

La Plata County Humane Society will again host Adopt-a-Thon, a pet adoption event, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 3 and 4 at the Humane Society, 1111 South Camino del Rio. The event will featur...

DATE: May 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

VFW Post 4031 to honor fallen service members for Memorial Day

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031 will host a number of events to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day weekend. Buddy Poppies will be on sale at Nature’s Oasis, Tractor Supply and F...

DATE: May 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Tickets on sale for Community Connections’ Summer Raffle

Raffle tickets are on sale now through June 21 for Community Connections’ Summer Raffle. Raffle ticket buyers are entered for a chance to win one of five Southwest Getaway Packages. Each min...

DATE: May 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Bustang Outrider adds Bayfield to its Durango-Grand Junction route

Bustang Outrider is adding Bayfield to its Durango-Grand Junction route. Outrider’s new stop is at the Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive. The bus leaves Bayfield daily at 6:10 a...

DATE: May 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Compañeros welcomes 9Health 365 community health fair

Compañeros Immigrant Resource Center will welcome 9Health 365 for a community health fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Available screenings...

DATE: May 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club