Southwest Lifestyle

Record count reported for mysterious paralyzing illness
Health

Record count reported for mysterious paralyzing illness

December 10, 2018

An electron microscope image shows numerous, spheroid-shaped Enterovirus-D68 (EV-D68) virions. Doctors have suspected a mysterious paralyzing illness, acute flaccid myelitis, might be tied to the virus. This year has seen…

Shipping homemade cookies for holiday gifting
Food

Shipping homemade cookies for holiday gifting

December 10, 2018

Sturdy doesn’t have to mean hard and tasteless when it comes to shipping homemade cookies.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post If your gift recipients are used to the generic packaging and contents from…

Free series focuses on aspects of aging
Health

Free series focuses on aspects of aging

December 10, 2018

Dr. Frank Jarrell will discuss pain free function with a focus on the aging ankle and foot. The series will continue Dec. 18 with a discussion about the aging spine…

Rising seas threaten historic lighthouses
Travel

Rising seas threaten historic lighthouses

December 9, 2018

Volunteers hold a “Save The Lighthouse” rally Nov. 10 near the East Point Lighthouse in Maurice River Township, N.J. With even a moderate-term fix likely to cost $3 million or…

Class to help teens cope with stress
Health

Class to help teens cope with stress

December 9, 2018

The class will give tips, tricks and valuable information about being a young adult with a focus on easing stress during finals. Mindfulness instructor Maureen Fallon-Cyr will facilitate discussion. The…

The celebration of Hanukkah has evolved in America
Religion

The celebration of Hanukkah has evolved in America

December 8, 2018

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers watches the installation of a menorah outside the Tree of Life Synagogue before holding a celebration on the first night of Hanukkah in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood…

Thank you letters
Community

Thank you letters

December 7, 2018

Durango Friends of the Arts would like to send a special thank you to Without these announcements, our events would not be as successful. Please join us in thanking The…

Senior Calendar
Community

Senior Calendar

December 7, 2018

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 10 a.m. VIP. 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m. Belly Dance. 12:30 p.m. Rec. Bridge. 12:45 p.m. Canasta. 1 p.m. Pool, Movie…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

December 7, 2018

Saturday “The Nutcracker,” with the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, 2 to 4 p.m., Community Concert Hall. Cost is $28 to $45. “Ignite the Movements,” with Dance Co-Motion, 2…

Bridge scores
Community

Bridge scores

December 7, 2018

Dec. 3: under 20 mps First: J. Newlin/B Tomberlin Second: P. Drewer/F. Mehalic Third: D. Dorminy/C. Sheldon Fourth: C. Bronson/B. Norton Dec. 3: Open game First: W. Caplan/R. Houston Second:…

San Juan Regional receives EMS Gold Award for third year
Health

San Juan Regional receives EMS Gold Award for third year

December 5, 2018

The award represents the EMS department’s ability to rapidly identify suspected heart attack patients and promptly notify the medical center, triggering an early response from hospital personnel. The medical center…