Southwest Life

What can you do if your doctor always keeps you waiting?

One strategy to minimize waiting time at the doctor’s office is to make early morning appointments or try to nab…

February 8, 2018

Robot makes coffee at new cafe in Japan’s capital

The robot named Sawyer debuted this week at Henna Cafe in Tokyo’s downtown business and shopping district of Shibuya. The…

February 8, 2018

Community

Durango Elks Lodge wins national grant

Only 77 of 181 lodges that applied were awarded grants, and Durango was the only lodge in Colorado. This grant…

February 7, 2018

Health

2nd man has gene editing; therapy has no safety flags so far

Brian Madeux, starts to receive the first human gene editing therapy for Hunter syndrome, as his girlfriend Marcie Humphrey, left,…

February 7, 2018

Travel

United joins Delta in tightening rules for comfort animals

A service dog named Orlando rests on the foot of its trainer, John Reddan, while sitting inside a United Airlines…

February 7, 2018

And the West is History

du1-i-syn 50 years ago: Denver Symphony Orchestra tickets went on sale for a concert in Durango. The show was to…

February 7, 2018

Health

Overtraining is a real danger, even if you’re not an elite athlete. Know the signs.

In this May 29, 2016 photo, workout enthusiasts carry out their routine under the direction of Joe Hendricks at the…

February 6, 2018

Travel

Lake Placid hosting monthlong Olympic celebration

Lake Placid is one of only three places to host two Winter Olympics. (St. Moritz, Switzerland and Innsbruck, Austria, are…

February 6, 2018

And the West is History

75 years ago: Jerry Dalla of Durango departed to visit Pagosa Springs. 50 years ago: Cable TV of Durango was…

February 5, 2018

Health

Doctors warn of heart risk from some breast cancer therapies

Chemotherapy drugs are administered to a patient at North Carolina Cancer Hospital in Chapel Hill, N.C. Health experts are stepping…

February 5, 2018

Travel

Airbnb reduces housing availability, drives up rents

rent rises $380 in New York City, up to 13,500 units removed from market

February 5, 2018

Health

Advance Care Planning workshop to be held Feb. 15 at Durango library

Advance Care Planning is the process of documenting future health care decisions. Topics include: having the conversation, pros and cons…

February 5, 2018

Travel

How to maximize your return on airline miles

Booking one-way travel and avoiding peak travel times are two ways to get the most out of your airline miles.Associated…

February 4, 2018

Health

Cancer from cellphones? New studies say no need to hang up

Associated Press file<br><br>A pedestrian talking on a cellphone is silhouetted in front of a fountain at John F. Kennedy Plaza,…

February 4, 2018

And the West is History

75 years ago: La Plata Electric Association proposed to expand its rural electrification line for residents outside the service area.…

February 3, 2018

Travel

Even in winter, Denver Botanic Gardens offers lessons in beauty, science, art

It surely is winter at the Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, east of downtown Denver. Outside, the vibrant colors of…

February 3, 2018

Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

Mark Jastorff will discuss enrollment and a potential name change at Fort Lewis College. Community members and visitors are welcome.…

February 3, 2018

Health

Heart Safe La Plata to offer first-aid, CPR classes

Associated Press file A basic first-aid class will be held at 3 p.m. and an adult CPR class will be…

February 3, 2018

Health

Community Health Action Coalition to hold monthly meeting

Erik Foss, director of Peaceful Spirit, will give an overview of substance-abuse treatment, which will include how patients are assessed,…

February 3, 2018

Health

Groundhog Day report: Flu’s worsening shadow blanketing U.S.

Dr. Hany Atallah stands inside a mobile emergency room set up outside Grady Memorial Hospital to help handle the ever-growing…

February 2, 2018

Community

February library events

Ongoing events Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby story time. Interactive activities with music, stories, finger-plays, counting rhymes and playtime for infants…

February 2, 2018

Community

Senior Calendar

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 9 a.m. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance at La Plata County Fairgrounds,…

February 2, 2018

Community

Bridge scores

Jan. 25 Non-Life Master First: R. Farkouh, C. Schadt Second: S. Bradley, S. Halseth Third: S. Croom, L. Hawk Fourth:…

February 2, 2018

Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Saturday Skyhawks women’s basketball: Colorado State University at Pueblo vs. Fort Lewis College, 5:30 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium. Skyhawks men’s basketball:…

February 2, 2018