Southwest Life

du1-i-syn 75 years ago: Eggs were “getting to be an aristocratic diet” at 50 cents a dozen, said Mrs. E.W.…

November 19, 2017

FDA warns of injury, death with herbal supplement kratom

Federal health authorities are warning about reports of injury, addiction and death with the herbal supplement that kratom has been…

November 19, 2017

Health

Region affected by yellow fever vaccine shortage

Juan Basin Health will not receive yellow fever vaccine until mid-2018

November 19, 2017

Travel

Managing overtourism an increasing feature of global travel

Both are at the forefront of efforts to get a grip on “overtourism,” a phenomenon that is disrupting communities, imperiling…

November 19, 2017

Health

San Juan Regional Medical Center named among ‘best hospitals’

The hospital and its emergency medical services department have received Mission: Lifeline Gold Awards during the last two years, which…

November 19, 2017

Travel

Travel books to inspire your next trips or to give as gifts

your dreams, soak in a good story or get practical tips

November 18, 2017

Health

Heart Safe 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…

November 18, 2017

Health

Durango psychiatric nurse recognized for work

Of more than 200,000 U.S. nurse practitioners, about 9,000 are board certified in psychiatric mental health. McCusker treats patients in…

November 17, 2017

Community

October Births

Jennifer and Marshall Ince, Cortez, Hayden Marshall, 6 lbs., 12 oz., 4:41 p.m., Oct. 6. Relyna Sandoval and Jose Diaz-Cruz,…

November 17, 2017

And the West is History

du1-i-syn 75 years ago: It was announced that Mrs. J.B. Hersch of Pagosa Springs, president of the Southwest District Federation…

November 17, 2017

Community

Arc of Colorado honors community member

Naudu1-i-syn Nau is employed by Southwest Center for Independence as a youth independent living specialist and teaches self-advocacy skills and…

November 17, 2017

Community

Macy’s Thanksgiving parade to feature young Durangoan

Coxdu1-i-syn The performance includes 128 children, ages 9-16, from 104 cities directly related to members of all branches of U.S.…

November 17, 2017

Travel

Minnesota loses bid for 1st world’s fair in U.S. since 1984

Minister of Foreign affairs of Argentine Jorge Faurie of Argentina delivers a speech at the 162nd General Assembly of BIE,…

November 15, 2017

Health

Study suggests women less likely to get CPR from bystanders

Mannequins are arranged to train CPR to incoming medical students in Jackson, Miss. A study shows women are less likely…

November 15, 2017

And the West is History

du1-i-syn 75 years ago: Five young Durango women returned from Fort Bliss, Texas, to make their homes in town while…

November 15, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Two Mesa Verde Park employees were given commissions in the U.S. Navy. Adison Pinkley was appointed ensign…

November 15, 2017

Travel

Minnesota, Poland and Argentina compete to host World’s Fair

World leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, pose for a photo with others as they attend the opening ceremony…

November 14, 2017

Health

Half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure in new guidelines

A patient has her blood pressure checked by a registered nurse in Plainfield, Vt. New medical guidelines lower the threshold…

November 14, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: White King Pigeons from Mrs. Elsa Palmer of Aztec were on sale for 50 cents a pair.…

November 13, 2017

Travel

Exploring New Zealand by bike

wheels, 9 friends and nearly 600 miles

November 13, 2017

Health

Mercy earns ‘A’ grade for patient safety

Mercy Medical Regional Centerdu1-i-syn Mercy has had 11 consecutive “A” grades for patient safety since 2012. For more information, visit…

November 13, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Delicious, Jonathan and Waggoner “fancy apples” were on sale at La Plata Orchard, nine miles north of…

November 12, 2017

Travel

Hong Kong is the world’s top city for international visits

Pacific region is drawing more of world’s travelers

November 12, 2017

Health

Kids Rock to offer breastfeeding workshop

Associated Press file The workshop will be taught by Joy Frazer.

November 12, 2017