Southwest Life

Critics mock ‘crude’ restoration of Great Wall

The widely mocked project involved a 5-mile unrestored Xiaohekou section of the wall that has become known as the “most…

September 22, 2016

Health

Heart Safe La Plata offers CPR training, more

Heart Safe La Plata will offer Basic First Aid training and CPR training in October.Associated Press file Basic Life Support/CPR…

September 21, 2016

Travel

Forest bathing: A mindful walk in the woods

Restore yourself by reconnecting with nature

September 20, 2016

Health

Chronic fatigue syndrome resembles hibernation

When author Laura Hillenbrand developed chronic fatigue syndrome at age 20, her internist sent her to a psychiatrist. According to…

September 19, 2016

Travel

Tourism transforms long-hidden Buddhist valley in Himalayas

in the Himalayas, tourism transforms a way of life

September 16, 2016

Health

Researchers creating antibiotic gel to tackle ear infections

Middle ear infections – what doctors call otitis media – prompt at least 12 million visits to the doctor each…

September 16, 2016

Travel

In Vancouver Island’s rain forest, a tree-house hotel fit for a hobbit

A quiet retreat suspended in the Canadian rain forest

September 15, 2016

Health

Kissing chickens is bad for your health, CDC warns

Kissing chickens and keeping them in your house instead of outside is bad for your health, the CDC warns.Linda Davidson…

September 14, 2016

Health

Surge in ER visits for injuries, concussions from soccer

A new study found soccer injuries are sending increasing numbers of U.S. youths to emergency rooms, a trend driven partly…

September 13, 2016

Travel

The best credit card for your traveling needs

Chase’s Sapphire Reserve credit card comes out on top in comparison with the Citi Prestige card and the Platinum Card…

September 12, 2016

Travel

Belgrade perfume shop keeps dying craft alive

The Sava Perfumery is the only one of its kind still remaining in Belgrade – a small family business of…

September 10, 2016

Travel

Coast Guard’s last lightkeeper looks to 300-year milestone

The nation’s first and oldest lighthouse station and its unique keeper are celebrating a milestone. Boston Light turns 300 on…

September 9, 2016

Health

More cases of superbug precursor reported, but no spread

A microbiologist works with tubes of bacteria samples in an antimicrobial resistance and characterization lab within the Infectious Disease Laboratory…

September 9, 2016

Travel

Airbnb apologizes for racism complaints, outlines changes

Vacation rental giant announces changes to reservation policies

September 8, 2016

Health

Mercy conference to focus on improving trauma care

Medical health professionals hone in on skills to treat patients in remote areas

September 7, 2016

Health

Rocky Mountain Health to discontinue individual coverage

Rocky Mountain Health Plans will no longer provide individual health insurance to people in Southwest Colorado after Dec. 31. The…

September 7, 2016

Health

Mercy to hold Journey of Hope cancer benefit walk/run Oct. 1

The Mercy Health Foundation will hold its 22nd annual Journey of Hope 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Oct. 1 at…

September 7, 2016

And the West is History

The West is History

75 YEARS AGO: “Center High School will provide the initial opposition for the Durango Demons football team, now in the…

September 5, 2016

Health

Zika remains global emergency, as virus spreads

The World Health Organization says the outbreak of Zika remains an international health emergency and noted the virus is continuing…

September 5, 2016

Travel

Delta’s quest to end lost airline luggage

invests $50M in radio-tracking system for bags

September 3, 2016

Travel

A Manhattan revival: 15 years after Sept. 11, downtown is thriving

The revitalization of the city’s downtown, powered by $30 billion in government and private investment, includes not just the reconstruction…

September 3, 2016

Health

More U.S. adults use marijuana, don’t think it’s risky

In 2014, about 1 in 8 adults said they used marijuana in the past year, up from 1 in 10…

September 2, 2016

Travel

Have phone, will travel – to Silicon Valley

Tourists seek selfies at Silicon Valley icons

September 2, 2016

Travel

Historic commercial flight from U.S. lands in Cuba

Passengers of JetBlue flight 387 holding a United States, and Cuban national flags, pose for photos in front of the…

August 31, 2016