Southwest Lifestyle

New era in virtual reality therapy for common phobias
Health

New era in virtual reality therapy for common phobias

September 20, 2018

A virtual reality viewpoint from a simulation designed to help people with a fear of heights. Virtual reality therapy can help patients by exposing them gradually to their greatest terrors.…

Crispy, convenient taquitos
Food

Crispy, convenient taquitos

September 20, 2018

Black Bean Taquitos.Deb Lindsey and Bonnie S. Benwick/Washington Post I’m not sure why I had never made them myself until so recently. But it probably had something to do with…

New firewood harvest area open to the public
Southwest Life

New firewood harvest area open to the public

September 19, 2018

The felled and decked ponderosa pine trees are available to the public and require the purchase of a 2018 U.S. Forest Service fuelwood permit. The decks are in the Horsefly…

Archaeologists discover ancient sphinx in Egypt
Travel

Archaeologists discover ancient sphinx in Egypt

September 17, 2018

The Antiquities Ministry says Sunday the sphinx made of sandstone was found in the Temple of Kom Ombo during work to protect the site from groundwater. Mostafa Waziri, secretary general…

2 million U.S. teens are vaping marijuana
Health

2 million U.S. teens are vaping marijuana

September 17, 2018

A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening concern about the new popularity of vaping among teens. E-cigarettes typically contain nicotine,…

Free introduction to mindfulness offered Sept. 25
Health

Free introduction to mindfulness offered Sept. 25

September 17, 2018

Schmidt, a certified mindfulness teacher, will present an introduction to the “4 Keys of Mindfulness” as taught through the Mindful Life Program. The four keys are: Attention: Developing attention skills…

The sweet secret of spiced-pear muffins
Food

The sweet secret of spiced-pear muffins

September 16, 2018

When you’ve had it up to here with pumpkin spice: Pear Spice Muffins.Goran Kosanovic and Lisa Cherkasky/Washington Post Date sugar is not a true sugar; it is a naturally sweet…

Don’t let jet lag be a drag on your dream vacation
Travel

Don’t let jet lag be a drag on your dream vacation

September 16, 2018

Jet lag sets in when we cross three or more time zones because it upsets on our circadian rhythms.Associated Press file Exhaustion. Gastrointestinal discomfort. Headaches. Difficulty concentrating. Trouble falling asleep…

San Juan Regional to offer arthritis class
Health

San Juan Regional to offer arthritis class

September 16, 2018

People with joint pain will learn how to lead a more active lifestyle and how to keep their joints healthy. Orthopedic surgeons will explain available treatments for joint pain and…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

September 14, 2018

Saturday Lecture, “OTZI, the 5,300-year old Tyrolean Iceman Mummy and the World’s Oldest Tattoos,” 6:30 p.m., $10, Student Union Ballroom. Sunday Skyhawk’s Women’s Soccer: Regis University vs. Fort Lewis College,…

Thank You Letters
Community

Thank You Letters

September 14, 2018

The La Plata County Historical Society and Animas Museum wish to thank all those who helped with putting together our annual Culinary Heritage Dinner at the Strater Hotel in August.…

Bridge Scores
Community

Bridge Scores

September 14, 2018

Sept. 6 Non-Life Master First: A. Davis/J. Mullins Second: S. Croom/J. Goldstein Third: L. Hawk/C. Schadt Fourth: R. Davis/K. Hasz Fifth: S. Letteney/S. Mondin Sixth: N. Burpee/J. Fusco Seventh: R.…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

September 14, 2018

Club committee activities will be discussed. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch is available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

September 14, 2018

On Wednesday, Susan Atkinson and John Purser from Citizen’s Climate Lobby will speak. Daybreak is known as the “hands on” club with projects that include wood delivery to people in…

Pope summons bishops for February abuse prevention summit
Religion

Pope summons bishops for February abuse prevention summit

September 12, 2018

Pope Francis leaves at the end of his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sept. 12.Alessandra Tarantino/Associated Press Francis’ key cardinal advisers announced the decision Wednesday,…