Southwest Life

London on a budget: How to save on airfare, lodging and more

But what if you’re just looking to feel like a prince (or princess), not spend like one? Here are a…

May 30, 2018

Health officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Ebola response

There have been 35 confirmed cases, including 12 deaths. The U.N. health agency and partners have vaccinated more than 400…

May 30, 2018

Health

A surprising bullying battleground: Senior centers

It became clear this place had a bullying problem on its hands. What many found surprising was that the perpetrators…

May 29, 2018

Travel

From snipers to moms: World War II exhibit focuses on women

A new exhibition opening Friday at the International Museum of World War II in Natick, Massachusetts, highlights just that –…

May 29, 2018

Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center to offer prediabetes class

Instructors Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris will give attendees information about how to manage prediabetes and prevent the onset of…

May 28, 2018

Travel

Car camping Airbnb-style: Just jump in and go

service rents you all the gear you need, plus the car

May 27, 2018

Travel

5 survival strategies for camping on the cheap

Jim Cleveland sets up a camera at his campsite at sunrise as he prepares for the solar eclipse Aug. 21,…

May 27, 2018

Health

Surgery causes cognitive losses in some seniors

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file<br><br>Postoperative cognitive dysfunction is a little-known condition that affects a substantial number of older adults after surgerydu1-i-syn…

May 27, 2018

Community

Bayfield library to offer book, bake sale

The event will feature baked treats for sale and a silent auction of donated goods. Proceeds go to Pine River…

May 27, 2018

Health

Gut check: Swallowed capsule could spot trouble, send alert

A capsule packed with electronics and genetically engineered living cells in Cambridge, Mass. Researchers at MIT, who tested the swallowable…

May 26, 2018

Community

Senior Calendar

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Closed for Memorial Day. Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Glucose checks. 9 a.m.…

May 25, 2018

Community

Bridge scores

May 17 Non-Life Master First: J. Fusco, J. Goldstein Second: J. Mercer, J. Walter Third: K. and S. Hasz Fourth:…

May 25, 2018

Health

Many cancer patients juggle care along with financial pain

Josephine Rizo sits in her home with her stack of bills from her ongoing battle with cancer in Phoenix. As…

May 25, 2018

And the West is History

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver…

May 25, 2018

Community

Presbyterian Church seeking nursery volunteers

Positions being sought include a nursery attendant for 9:30 to 11 a.m. shifts every Sunday and a nursery assistant to…

May 25, 2018

Travel

Plaque shows landmark status for civil rights leaders’ home

More than 100 people, including the couple’s friends and relatives, gathered for a ceremony Thursday outside the home. “Every time…

May 25, 2018

And the West is History

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver…

May 24, 2018

Travel

Mount Rushmore to improve avenue of flags in $14M renovation

Maureen McGee-Ballinger is chief of interpretation and education at the popular landmark. She told the Rapid City Journal that the…

May 23, 2018

Health

With death rate up, U.S. life expectancy is likely down again

Workers dig a new grave at a church cemetery in New Vienna, Iowa. Preliminary data released on Wednesday shows U.S.…

May 23, 2018

Community

Durango Public Library gears up for summer reading

Programs include “Libraries Rock” for young children, a teen program for middle and high school students and an adult reading…

May 23, 2018

And the West is History

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver…

May 23, 2018

Community

Durango couple celebrates 50 years of marriage

Durango residents George and Mary Thompson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary March 9. They were married in 1968 at St.…

May 22, 2018

And the West is History

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver…

May 22, 2018

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Health

Mercy to offer fracture-prevention talk

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kim Furry, physician assistant Clayton LaBaume and physical therapist Phil Rambo will explain age-related factors that increase…

May 22, 2018