Southwest Life

Travel

Tourism, technology threaten Icelandic language

English encroaches on unique dialect of Old Norse

April 30, 2017

Travel

Fly-fishing in Cuba’s Bay of Pigs

Pristine water, family-run restaurants highlight trip

April 29, 2017

Health

Global warming may get Americans off the couch more

Global warming’s milder winters will likely nudge Americans off the couch more in the future, a rare, small benefit of…

April 26, 2017

Travel

Photo essay: Chernobyl’s ghost town draws daring visitors

Once home to some 50,000 people whose lives were connected to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Pripyat was hastily evacuated…

April 26, 2017

Travel

A road trip along Ireland’s breathtaking west coast

Our 10-day adventure was minimally planned; choose the dates, buy the tickets, book a place to sleep in Dublin, rent…

April 24, 2017

Health

Germ in raw milk, poultry now tops food poisoning list

The U.S. government’s latest report card on food poisoning suggests that campylobacter, a germ commonly linked to raw milk and…

April 24, 2017

Travel

10 easy ways to reduce travel stress

If you travel frequently, sign up for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry. Either program can cut down on stress and…

April 23, 2017

Health

Parents of Awesome Autistic Children group to meet at Pediatric Associates

Sarah L. Voisin/Washington Post file The meeting will focus on “best practices for educating students with autism.” The meeting is…

April 23, 2017

Travel

Hidden in plain sight: 10 unsung sites for art in the nation’s capital

Where should art lovers go for something quiet or off the beaten path? Whether it’s the gorgeous murals at the…

April 22, 2017

Health

Mercy given highest grade for patient safety

Durango Herald file This is Mercy’s 10th consecutive “A” grade since 2012. The medical center was among 823 hospitals in…

April 21, 2017

Health

Overcoming Opioids: The quest for less addictive drugs

The reason may be the yellowish goo smeared on her 18-inch wound as she lay on the operating table. The…

April 19, 2017

Travel

Google Earth invites you to ‘get lost’ exploring the planet

A central feature in the new Google Earth is Voyager. Google has partnered with such groups as the BBC and…

April 19, 2017

Health

Mercy to offer free nutrition class for expecting mothers

Associated Press file Good nutrition for mothers-to-be is essential for growth and development of babies in the womb. Women who…

April 18, 2017

Health

Ignacio 9Health Fair to be held at Ignacio High School

Mount Allison Grange will coordinate the Ignacio 9Health Fair from 7 to 11 a.m. April 22 at Ignacio High School,…

April 17, 2017

Health

Montezuma County ranks as 44th healthiest in Colorado

Kids enjoy the toys and books at the Montezuma County Health Department open house recently. The county ranks as the…

April 16, 2017

Health

La Plata County ranks as 15th healthiest in Colorado

Rankings evaluate 58 counties in the state

April 16, 2017

Travel

Airlines often oversell flights, bump passengers

40,000 lost seats against their will last year

April 16, 2017

Travel

Jets deliver desert air show in California

Visitors watch planes fly in narrow Star Wars Canyon

April 15, 2017

Health

Autism social-skills group to meet in Durango

du1-i-syn The Aspergers Experts curriculum will be used. For more information about the curriculum, visit www.aspergerexperts.com. To register for the…

April 15, 2017

Community

Dear Abby: Intrusive mother-in-law must be locked out

Abby, her entire focus is on us! She walks right into our home, although she has been asked several times…

April 14, 2017

Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center receives two national awards

du1-i-syn Mercy was identified for excellent performance in safeguarding patients from serious and potentially preventable complications and for providing a…

April 14, 2017

Travel

Quiet rooms for autistic children popping up at airports

Shannon Airport, which serves the southwestern region of Ireland, opened a “sensory room” for children and adults with neurodevelopmental challenges,…

April 12, 2017

Health

Community Health Action Coalition to hold monthly meeting at rec center

du1-i-syn Alex Bethel of Sen. Michael Bennetâ€™s office will be at the meeting to give a legislative update and answer…

April 12, 2017

Health

Community Health Action Coalition to offer advance care planning presentations

du1-i-syn The initiative, “My Life: Planning in Advance,” is funded by the Colorado Health Foundation to educate La Plata County…

April 12, 2017