Southwest Life - The Durango Herald

Thank you to the COVID-19 vaccine volunteers

I had the first vaccine shot at the La Plata County Fairgrounds this weekend. First, thanks to all the volunteers who make this such an easy thing. Everyone was friendly, nice and helpful. I...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Resident grateful for COVID-19 vaccination clinic

My husband and I were fortunate to have been vaccinated at the vaccination clinic that took place at the La Plata County Fairgrounds this past Saturday. We were so impressed by how smoothly ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Visit Saturday Student Skateboard Deck Art exhibit, through March 12, Center of Southwest Studies. Learn to Snowboard I, 8 a.m., cost: $40, contact: 247-7293. Su...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

December births

These children were born at Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center in December: Katie and Joseph Lynch, Cortez, Lillian Mae, 4 pounds 10 ounces, 1:16 p.m. Dec. 2. ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge Scores

Durango Bridge Club Online Play – All pairs received 50+% Jan. 28 – Open Play First: M. Thorpe/C.L. Lappen Second: B. Somppi/R. Farkouh Third: M. Patterson/E....

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

San Juan Mountains Association to host spring break camp

San Juan Mountains Association will host a Spring Break Camp for elementary school-aged students from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 15 to 19. Children in first through fifth grade...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Rotary Club of Durango to meet

Tilyian Phannenstiel, Peace Corps regional recruiter, and Charlie Hunt, president of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Colorado, will speak to Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday via Z...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Local student earns academic distinction

Durango native Amina Youssef, a graduate of Durango High School, earned academic distinction for the most recent semester at Whitman College. This recognition is given to students who have c...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Local libraries host “Chocolate, Good for the Heart and Soul”

Nicole Clark from the La Plata County CSU Extension Office will discuss the benefits of chocolate from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday via Zoom. Participants will why chocolate is good for ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Great Decisions series to be held virtually

Great Decisions International Affairs discussion program will begin at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday and will be held via Zoom. The discussion subjects are presented to Great Decisions discu...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

SASO to host virtual class

SASO will host a class about Gender and Sexuality 101, “At the Intersections of Accessibility,” at 1 p.m. Wednesday via Zoom. The initiative aims to explore and engage gender and ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango native receives COVID-19 vaccine from Air Force captain

Lt. Cmdr. Allen Cordova of Durango, an officer production recruiter assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio, received the initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from Air Force Ca...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community