Southwest Lifestyle

Hawaii seeks to be seen as a remote workplace with a view

Richard Matsui works from a coworking space on Nov. 18, 2020, in Honolulu. A group of Hawaii leaders is trying…

December 7, 2020

Explainer: When and where? How vaccines will roll out in U.S.

A nurse prepares a syringe during a study of a possible COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the National Institutes of Health…

December 7, 2020

Health

Why are some scientists turning away from brain scans?

A functional magnetic resonance imaging scan on a computer screen at an Emory University lab in Atlanta. Using large magnets,…

December 7, 2020

Health

Years of research laid groundwork for speedy COVID-19 shots

Blood samples from volunteers participating in the National Institutes of Health-funded Moderna COVID-19 vaccine third phase clinical trail wait to…

December 7, 2020

Health

As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

Cybercriminals ramp up efforts to steal data, disrupt services

December 7, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: Main Avenue paving – 1924

Durango was organized in September 1880, but the main thoroughfare through downtown wasn’t paved until 44 years later in June…

December 7, 2020

Food

Ska Brewing releases new cocktail-flavored hard seltzers

Flavors include Paloma, Pina Colada and Pomegranate Mojito

December 7, 2020

Food

7 smart tips for baking better cookies

While we love our silicone baking mats for other projects, they can be problematic with cookies, especially butter-based doughs, by…

December 6, 2020

Travel

Pandemic gave locals fleeting taste of a tourist-free Hawaii

Bryant de Venecia stands with his paddleboard Nov. 11 in Honolulu. He started stand-up paddleboarding when there were fewer tourists…

December 5, 2020

Southwest Life

New migration maps a tool to help big game in West

provides in-depth look at routes, obstacles for animals

December 5, 2020

Health

Stay home for the holidays or get tested twice, CDC urges

Travelers walk through the Salt Lake City International Airport on Nov. 25 in Salt Lake City, a day before Thanksgiving.…

December 4, 2020

Southwest Life

CSU gets gardener growing in Southwest Colorado

Gardening in Southwest Colorado is always tricky, especially if you are trying to be successful at high elevation. This year…

December 4, 2020

Community

Animas Museum opens online holiday store

Purchases may be picked up by a contactless system at the museum through Dec. 24. Visit the store online at…

December 4, 2020

Community

Support the Friends of the Pine River Library on Colorado Gives Day

Community First Foundation and FirstBank host Colorado Gives Day online at www. ColoradoGives.org. Donors may search for the library’s profile…

December 4, 2020

Community

Manna launches brick campaign

The project includes: ADA accessible ramp and 6-foot paved entrance gate into the garden.ADA accessible engraved brick pathway in the…

December 4, 2020

Southwest Life

Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail

visitation has led to significant impacts on the landscape, Forest Service says

December 3, 2020

Food

Allium essentials

Onions, shallots, scallions and leeks are mostly interchangeable in recipes. Here’s how to use what you have.

December 2, 2020

Religion

Faith takes forefront as Georgia Senate runoffs heat up

“Let’s keep Georgia blue,” Jackson said. “Let’s elect Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock to the United States Senate.” The presiding bishop…

November 30, 2020

Health

Moderna asking U.S., European regulators to OK its virus vaccine

Nurse Kathe Olmstead prepares a shot that is part of a possible COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the National Institutes of…

November 30, 2020

Health

First blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s goes on sale

Equipment in a lab that analyzes blood samples at the company’s facility in the Center for Emerging Technologies in St.…

November 30, 2020

Health

Skiing may not spread coronavirus but slopes still risky, UN says

“I suspect many people won’t be infected barreling down the slopes on their skis,” said Dr. Michael Ryan said at…

November 30, 2020

Travel

Holiday air travel surges despite dire health warnings

On Sunday, a traveler wears a mask as she walks through Terminal 3 at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. The…

November 30, 2020

Food

Examining China’s claims of coronavirus on frozen foods

Frozen shrimp imported from an Ecuadorian company was banned for one week on Tuesday in a continuing series of such…

November 30, 2020

Food

As a homeless teen, I foraged for wild food to survive. The lessons still shape my cooking.

Douglas Fir Fettuccine Alfredo.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post If I have dry pasta on hand, I toss that into a boiling pot.…

November 30, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: Lightner Creek Train Wreck â€“1919

In the early morning hours of Sept. 8, 1919, engineer Ralph Peake was guiding his Rio Grande Southern locomotive No.…

November 30, 2020

Southwest Life

Gyms, yoga studios face restrictions despite lack of outbreaks

documented outbreak linked to a gym statewide was in Montezuma County

November 27, 2020

Community

Light Up The Town Holiday Parade to take place Friday

The Taste of Christmas committee has planned the event around COVID-19 restrictions in order to keep the tradition alive in…

November 27, 2020

Community

Festival of Trees goes virtual

While Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will host 40 locally-sponsored trees and wreaths, this year’s event will be held…

November 27, 2020

Religion

Mission Endowment Fund at Durango Lutheran church now accepting grant applications

The mission is, “To love and serve God by proclaiming Christ’s gospel, strengthening worship, deepening discipleship, and serving our congregation,…

November 27, 2020

Southwest Life

Durango Trails wraps up 30th anniversary season

Durango Trails completed construction on the SkyRaider Trail, connecting SkyRidge to the Ridge into Horse Gulch. The group also reworked…

November 25, 2020