Southwest Life

Volunteers sought for Project Merry Christmas

Community members are asked to give to La Plata County families in need during the holidays. For more information, call…

November 9, 2017

Health

Is it an emergency? Insurer makes patients question ER visit

Wrong decision, according to her health insurer. Wrenne was diagnosed with a ruptured ovarian cyst, but Anthem said that wasn’t…

November 9, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Registration for Colorado motorists to obtain basic gasoline rationing cards was postponed a week, which pushed back…

November 9, 2017

Travel

Idaho looking to cash in on starry skies with more tourists

The Milky Way sparkles over the Smoky Mountains near Ketchum, Idaho. The International Dark-Sky Association designated the central Idaho city…

November 9, 2017

Health

Boy with rare disease gets brand new skin with gene therapy

Two years later, the doctors report the boy is doing so well that he doesn’t need any medication, is back…

November 8, 2017

Travel

U.S. tightens travel rules to Cuba, blacklists many businesses

A man takes a photo of a cruise ship in Havana harbor, Cuba. President Donald Trump announced a new policy…

November 8, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: “We feel short of meeting our quota of $45,050.00 in October by $4,013.25. Our quota for November…

November 8, 2017

Health

Drugstore pain pills as effective as opioids in ER patients

Tablets of ibuprofen in New York. A study released on Tuesday found that over-the-counter pills worked as well as opioids…

November 7, 2017

Travel

Talk Travel: The reasons why someone might have multiple passports

Associated Press file Q: I read recent news about the businessman with three U.S. passports, including one in a different…

November 7, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: San Juan Archaeological Society, during its regular monthly meeting, voted to discontinue activity “for the duration.” The…

November 7, 2017

Travel

Birders find an oasis in New York City’s Manhattan

tours find dozens of species in Central Park

November 6, 2017

Travel

Lost in New Mexico: From natural wonders to art, rodeos and balloon rides

On a recent trip, I got to experience all that, plus delicious food, a rodeo and a hot-air balloon ride.…

November 5, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: San Juan County elected “every Republican on the ticket,” with the exception of Sheriff Fred Patterson, who…

November 4, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: The Fort Lewis campus recreation facility received an update, which was announced as “a new center of…

November 4, 2017

Health

Herbalist to teach about medicinal mushrooms

King Bolete (Boletus edulis) mushrooms at Coal Bank Pass.Durango Herald file Herbalist and microbiologist Anna Marija Helt will teach about…

November 4, 2017

Community

Rotary club to hear from Tibetan Village Project

du1-i-syn Rotarian Eddie Cheung and representatives of the Tibetan Village Project, a nonprofit that provides sustainable living for Tibetans through…

November 3, 2017

Community

Free Medicare class offered to community

The class will explain how to sign up for Medicare and explain available supplemental plans. Moore will work with participants…

November 3, 2017

Community

Durango Botanical Society honors its docents

Awards were presented to: Barb Johnson for most hours worked in 2017, Tish Varney for most meaningful contribution in 2017,…

November 3, 2017

Community

La Plata Quilters Guild guild to meet Thursday

LeeAnn Vallejos of Stitch A Quilt and Sewing Boutique will present a historical trunk show of quilts through the decades.…

November 3, 2017

Travel

Viewfinders unveil Tennessee fall colors for the colorblind

Amber McCarter, a 22-year-old from Tennessee who is colorblind, looks out from Mt. Harrison at the Ober Gatlinburg resort through…

November 2, 2017

Health

Concerned about inflammation? These foods may help

Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post/file<br><br>For fish, salmon takes top honors for inflammation-busting omega-3 fats, but sardines, mackerel, anchovies and…

November 2, 2017

Travel

Climbing to be banned on sacred red rock formation Uluru

A park board made up of a majority of the traditional owners of the land where the rock stands made…

November 1, 2017

Health

Do I have Alzheimer’s or don’t I?

lived with a diagnosis for years, but he may not have it

November 1, 2017

Health

FDA moves to ax claim for heart benefits from soy foods

The ingredients label for soy milk at a grocery store in New York. On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug…

October 31, 2017