Southwest Life

Look left, turn right – jump! Islands offer remote tourism

Kristina Sandberg Joensen, a tour guide for Visit Faroe Islands, wears a helmet fitted with a live-streaming camera, part of…

April 17, 2020

Health

Reopening could require thousands more public health workers

A smartphone belonging to Drew Grande, 40, of Cranston, R.I., shows notes he made for contact tracing Wednesday, April 15,…

April 17, 2020

Health

Some people turn to herbal medicine to fight virus without proof

This is most evident in India and China, densely populated countries with a deep history and tradition of touting such…

April 17, 2020

Community

It’s ‘different strokes’ when facing, responding to risk

du1-i-syn These can affect how we respond to the risks accompanying the COVID-19 outbreak. A web search for “biases in…

April 17, 2020

Health

Search for a COVID-19 vaccine heats up in China, U.S.

Vials used by pharmacists to prepare syringes used on the first day of a first-stage safety study clinical trial of…

April 16, 2020

Travel

Major airlines line up to split $25 billion in payroll aid

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday, April 14, 2020, that the nation’s major airlines have tentatively agreed to terms for…

April 16, 2020

Health

Medical Reserve Corps seeks volunteers

Medical professional are invited to assist with the COVID-19 public health emergency response. For more information, call Lori Zazzaro at…

April 16, 2020

Health

Sexual Health Clinic offering services

Sexual health and birth control are essential services, and community members’ health is a priority. To schedule an in-person or…

April 16, 2020

Community

CPW offers reminders to boaters

Park rangers are seeing a rise in multiple, non-family groups getting out on boats in close proximity at the state…

April 15, 2020

Community

Rotary contributes $11,500 to community health emergency needs

$6,500 for the Manna soup kitchen.$2,500 for the Durango Food Bank.$2,500 for a collaborative food service program employing restaurant workers.Most…

April 15, 2020

Community

Thank you from Four Corners OB/GYN

Thank you for the caring and dedication each of you demonstrates every day. You come to work ready to support…

April 14, 2020

Community

Farmington Public Library offers ecards

Patrons do not need an eCard if they already have a Farmington Public Library card. Ecards are free, and give…

April 14, 2020

Community

Local student grateful to community

Sincerely, Kimura Negale

April 14, 2020

Community

Local student grateful for health care workers

My name is Abby and I appreciate you so much. We are learning about natural and human disasters. Thank you…

April 14, 2020

Community

CPW reminds Colorado: Recreate close to home, be aware of local government restrictions

Colorado Parks and Wildlife properties are open for recreation with a few exceptions for seasonal restrictions. Visitors should observe Gov.…

April 14, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: Early local filming – 1923

This picture shows WR Rowland filming boys on horseback in 1923. Based on a letter that accompanied this photo, the…

April 13, 2020

Travel

5 classes you can take at home to be a better traveler in the future

Learning a new language for your next trip is a skill that can be honed while staying home because of…

April 11, 2020

Health

Nurses weigh their principles versus safety in virus fight

“Your heart starts racing,” she said. “You’re thinking, ‘How quickly and safely can we get them intubated?’ Because if we…

April 10, 2020

Health

Second U.S. study for COVID-19 vaccine uses skin-deep shots

A participant in a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine trial receives an injection in Kansas City, Mo. This early safety study, called…

April 10, 2020

Travel

Most people on Antarctica cruise ship have the coronavirus

Doctor Sebastian Yancev, who participated in the operation to diagnose and treat passengers on the Australian Greg Mortimer cruise ship…

April 8, 2020

Community

Pathways Physical Therapy & Holistic Health to offer online mindfulness classes

Chose one of three opportunities to join the new Four Keys of Mindfulness four-week online course. Learn to reset, recharge…

April 7, 2020

Community

Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado offers resources

Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado ‘s staff members are working from home in accordance with public health guidelines, but most of…

April 7, 2020

Community

Library’s list of online resources offers education and entertainment

The list also include links to Miss Callie’s virtual storytime, as well as health and wellness resources and strategies to…

April 7, 2020

Health

Virus is mostly mild and rarely fatal for U.S. kids, data show

An adult and a child, both wearing face masks amid the coronavirus outbreak, carry bags in the Chinatown neighborhood of…

April 6, 2020