Southwest Life

Hickenlooper, other governors release health plan

‘Bipartisan blueprint’ aims to stabilize markets

February 23, 2018

Courtesy of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College 75 years ago: Insurance evaluations of the senior and…

February 23, 2018

And the West is History

Courtesy of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College 75 years ago: Durango police officers were having a…

February 22, 2018

Travel

In South Korea’s Olympic hills, traces of the North abound

These are bitter reminders of the seven decades of the Korean division as they play out in South Korea’s Gangwon…

February 21, 2018

Health

Carbs, fat, DNA? Weight loss is finicky, new study shows

A precision nutrition weight loss approach didn’t hold up in a study testing low fat versus low carb depending on…

February 21, 2018

And the West is History

Courtesy of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College 75 years ago: Bayfield, Dolores, Mancos, Ignacio and Durango…

February 21, 2018

Health

Stuck in an opioids crisis, officials turn to acupuncture

David Ramsey, a Medicaid patient who suffers from chronic pain after falling off a cliff in 2011, receives acupuncture treatment…

February 20, 2018

Travel

Caribbean spring break: Ideas, prices, post-hurricane news

The Fort Young Hotel on the Caribbean island of Dominica. The hotel has partly reopened following September’s Hurricane Maria, which…

February 20, 2018

Travel

Underwater archaeology site imperiled in Mexico, experts say

Subaquatic archaeologist Guillermo de Anda said the cave system’s historical span is likely unrivaled. Some of the oldest human remains…

February 19, 2018

And the West is History

Courtesy of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College 75 years ago: A Farmington teenager and his girl…

February 18, 2018

Travel

#Vanlife accelerates as rental companies entice people to the open road

He had fond memories, dating to his late-1950s childhood, of family trips in a Volkswagen van. In the early 2000s,…

February 18, 2018

Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

Foreign exchange student Lily Bisantz will present information about the year she spent abroad in France. The meeting is free…

February 18, 2018

Health

Can gene therapy be harnessed to fight the AIDS virus?

Matt Chappell, right, is checked by Dr. Christopher Schiessl during an appointment at a medical center in San Francisco. For…

February 18, 2018

Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

du1-i-syn La Plata County Judge Suzanne Carlson and Colorado State Patrol Cap. Adrian Driscoll will speak about the opioid crisis…

February 17, 2018

And the West is History

Courtesy of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College 75 years ago: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rae left…

February 17, 2018

Health

Flu shot only 36 percent effective, making bad year worse

A nurse prepares a flu shot from a vaccine vial at the Salvation Army in Atlanta. Most doses of vaccine…

February 17, 2018

Health

Acupuncturist to give allergy talk at Durango Public Library

The talk, titled “Resolving Airborne Allergies and Digestive Sensitivities,” will discuss using safe, non-needle treatments to resolve allergy symptoms. For…

February 17, 2018

Travel

On the trail of Colorado’s birds

Goose Festival explores Southeast Colorado

February 16, 2018

Community

Bridge scores

Feb. 8 Non-Life Master First: R. Farkouh, C. Schadt Second: L. Hawk, M. Swanson Third: B. Attwood, S. Zerbe Third:…

February 16, 2018

Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Sunday “Latin Nights” with San Juan Symphony, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall. Monday Blood drive, 11 a.m., Student Union, Vallecito…

February 16, 2018

Community

Senior Calendar

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Closed for President’s Day. Tuesday 9 a.m. Crafts. 9:15 a.m. Tai…

February 16, 2018

Community

January births

Natalia and Matthew Vaughn, Durango, Ariel Skye, 6 lbs., 1 oz., 12:31 a.m., Jan. 1. Kelly and Dylan Ozier, Bayfield,…

February 16, 2018

Community

Dalton Ranch residents invited to North Animas Village presentation

The neighborhood will provide a support system to help seniors retain independence in their homes and remain active in the…

February 16, 2018

Travel

A record 30M people visited Caribbean despite storms

Visitors spent a record total of $37 billion, up nearly 3 percent compared with the previous year, according to Ryan…

February 15, 2018