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History Live returns this September

History Live Durango will offer a series of free events throughout September celebrating the humanities in Southwest Colorado. Events were organized by Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtab...

DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer’s research

Durango/La Plata Senior Center will host a Zumbathon Alzheimer’s FunRaiser from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the center, 2424 Main Ave. The $10 per person entry fee will go toward the fight ...

DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

And the West is History: Durango Downtown – 1951

DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Bridge Scores

Durango Bridge Club Online and In-Person Play – All Pairs received 50+ Percent Aug. 19 – Non-Life Masters First: M. Harlow/J. Walter Second: J. Newlin/K. Wiggins Aug...

DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Newly discovered trout to be restored in Wolf Creek headwaters

San Juan cutthroat to be stocked in 2022, after non-native fish removed

DATE: Aug 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Scientists launch effort to collect water data in West

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday announced a new kind of climate observatory near the headwaters of the Colorado River that will help scientists better predict rai...

DATE: Aug 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

5 ways to prepare and pack for COVID-era travel

A lot has changed in the travel world since the pre-pandemic days of 2019. Should you bring your vaccine card? Do you need additional travel insurance? Here are some key travel planning and ...

DATE: Aug 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Travel

A new role for mulch: Erosion control after severe wildfires

DENVER (AP) – An aerial landscaping team has taken flight in the mountains west of Fort Collins. Its landing site sits in a broad field at the base of Poudre Canyon. Every few minutes, a he...

DATE: Aug 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

U.S. regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON – The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine Monday, potentially boosting public confidence in the shots and instantly opening the way for more universities, compani...

DATE: Aug 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

TSA extends into January mask rule for airline passengers

Federal officials are extending into January a requirement that people on airline flights and public transportation wear face masks, a rule intended to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Tran...

DATE: Aug 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Travel

Southwest Roundtable expands History Live project

“HISTORY LIVE Durango” will launch its third annual, month-long series of free events on Sept. 1 with a book discussion at the Durango Public Library. Co-sponsored by Colorado Humanities and...

DATE: Aug 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

U.S. health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19

WASHINGTON – U.S. health officials Wednesday announced plans to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and signs that th...

DATE: Aug 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health