Community
Manna to host Christmas brunch
The brunch will be a ‘Thanksgiving Dinner’ style meal of turkey, stuffing, pie and the works. Manna will also give out gifts. All are welcome.
Southwest Lifestyle
Health
Modern Day Health Care, a virtual clinic, expands to Colorado
MDHC is an advanced practice that is nurse-owned and operated, and works to close the gap in the rural health care with telemedicine to offer acute and primary care services.…
Travel
$1.5M agreement permanently keeps Utah trail open to hikers
The Salt Lake Tribune reported Tuesday that the Bulloch family owns about 1.5 square miles of land known as Simon Gulch outside the park’s eastern boundary. Simon Gulch includes a…
Health
More Americans are dying at home rather than in hospitals
In this 2016 photo provided by Thomas Marrinson, Allison Beach holds the hand of her ailing mother, Kathryne Beach, inside her home in Hinesburg, Vt. Allison Beach and her husband…
Health
Mercy Regional Medical Center welcomes family medicine physician Christine Koch
Kochdu1-i-syn Koch earned her Doctor of Medicine from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California. Koch then completed her residency at Valley Baptist Family Practice Residency Program…
Health
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation announces funding deadlines
The foundation anticipates $1.5 million will be distributed for general operating and program grants to nonprofits that have programmatic services and personnel residing primarily in Western Slope counties. Grants will…
Southwest Life
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union fellows application deadline is Jan. 2
Th program is geared toward people interested in taking the next step in agricultural leadership and enhancing their understanding of statewide and national farm and ranch issues. Program members will…
Food
Ways to give the gift of local food
are many ways to sidestep consumerism and support community agriculture this Christmas
Health
Vaping illness death count surpasses 50 in U.S.
Two women smoke cannabis vape pens at a party in Los Angeles. On Dec. 12, , U.S. health officials said 26 states have reported deaths, for a total of 52.Associated…
Health
U.S. approves fish oil-based drug for cutting heart risks
A capsule of the purified, prescription fish oil Vascepa. On Dec. 13, U.S. regulators approved expanded use of the medication for preventing serious heart complications in high-risk patients already taking…
Travel
33 genius travel hacks to upgrade your holiday trips
Travelers wait in line before going through Transportation Security Administration screening at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington.Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg Here, the best pearls of wisdom from Travel Genius, Bloomberg’s original…
Food
A luxurious – and strong – eggnog recipe to sustain you through this holiday season, and many more
Deluxe Eggnog.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post For some reason, eggnog was one of the only Christmas traditions that really intrigued me. So we would occasionally snag a store-bought (booze-free) quart, which almost…
And the West is History
Photo: Early skiing
This photo was taken between 1939 and 1941, at Lechner Field, later known as Chipmunk Hill. Lechner Field was located a mile south of the entrance to Electra Lake off…
Food
Don’t underestimate your hand mixer. Here’s how to put it to work for you.
A hand mixer can do just about everything a stand mixer can, with a few caveats and adjustments.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post That said, it can be easy to give short…
Southwest Life
Wolf initiative supporters turn in thousands of signatures
Backers need 124,000 for 2020 ballot question; opponents prepare campaign
Travel
Travelers plant trees to reforest the world
Organizations allow you to put planting on your itinerary
Southwest Life
Research team in New Mexico to take fresh look at delicate artifacts
Alexander Kurota, left, and Robert Dello-Russo are with the Office of Contract Archaeology at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology in Albuquerque. The principal investigators are leading a research team that…
Community
Farmington Public Library to host winter solstice celebration
Since 2003, the library has celebrated the Winter Solstice Celebration, making use of the building’s solstice markers that were carefully calibrated and carved into the sandstone floor. This year’s celebration…
Community
Know Your Dough grateful for teachers, sponsor
The show of community support is very encouraging, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve local youths. For more information about KYD, contact Executive Director Kathy Wilson at…
Community
Marvel Grange to host Waffle Night
The grange will celebrate Christmas. Bring a topping for the waffles or a side dish. Everyone who brings school supplies to put in backpacks for needy children at Fort Lewis…
Community
A Rockin’ Snowdown announces beer release party
Snowdown and Ska have teamed up for the official Rockin’ Snowdown 2020 Beer, Tutti Frutti. The limited edition Tutti Fruitti Snowdown Beer will be released at the party. Costumes are…
Health
Brain differences may be tied to obesity, kids’ study says
New results published Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in JAMA Pediatrics from the largest long-term study of brain development and children’s health raise provocative questions about obesity and brain function.Associated Press…
Southwest Life
U.S. water chief praises Colorado River deal, sees challenges
The bend in the Colorado River at a the popular Horseshoe Bend in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Page, Ariz. On Jan. 1, Arizona, Nevada and Mexico start taking…
Community
Mercy to host a Blue Christmas service
The holidays may not be the most wonderful time of the year for people suffering loss, and Mercy’s Blue Christmas Service is designed for those who are grieving. The service…
Religion
Tara Mandala to host Winter Solstice Celebration
Tara Mandala will host its 25th anniversary Winter Solstice Celebration on Dec. 21 at the center, 4000 Forest Service Road 649, outside Pagosa Springs.Durango Herald file Participants will have the…
Health
Health department offers carbon monoxide safety tips
In 2018, carbon monoxide poisoning sent 187 people to the emergency room in New Mexico, according to data from the New Mexico Environmental Public Health Tracking Program. These trips to…
Health
San Juan Basin Public Health participates in health assistance program
The initiative supports local public health agencies in completing public health performance improvement projects through tailored in-person and virtual training and peer networking. Participants will work to address social determinants…
Community
Community Compassion Outreach to host a Christmas celebration
This will be a special feast with Durango’s residents who are experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Attendees are invited to bring a dish to share. This will be an outdoor…
Community
Early Childhood Council of La Plata County to hold training
This is a 48-hour core course in early childhood with a focus on infant/toddler care that meets the Colorado Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing Requirements for infant toddler…