Southwest Life

Results of prostate advice called ‘double-edged sword’

group’s call for less screening, fewer tests and cancer diagnoses

November 18, 2015

Health Briefs

Dr. Nancy Utter, naturopathic doctor at Durango Natural Medicine, will offer free thyroid health assessments from 10 a.m. to 1…

November 18, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Ross Barry, whose application for enlistment was accepted at the local Navy recruiting office, left for Denver,…

November 18, 2015

Health

New Mercy treatment center aims to heal stubborn wounds

Hyperbaric oxygen chambers key to treatment

November 18, 2015

And the West is History

Andy’s Photography in Durango photographed the Bon Air Motel, 2178 Main Ave. The postcard is part of the Nina Heald…

November 17, 2015

Health

Transplant gives new face, scalp to burned firefighter

Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez says 41-year-old Patrick Hardison’s new face will blend features of his old face and his donor’s and…

November 16, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “After a week’s battle with a cold, Mrs. Charles Taylor is back at Taylor-Raymond’s, victorious, but still…

November 16, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Fall colors artistically carried out with brilliant leaves, shaggy chrysanthemums and glowing tapers that added distinction to…

November 15, 2015

Travel

Exotic Australia features spectacular coral, unusual wildlife

Tourists from across the globe flock to Cairns (pronounced Kanz) for easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and some…

November 14, 2015

Travel

‘Halal tourism’ serves Muslim travelers

Hotels, apps help faithful follow religious customs

November 14, 2015

And the West is History

“The chair lift at Purgatory ski area is being tested in October 1965 after workmen spent most of the week…

November 14, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Fourteen inches of new snow over a foot of old snow drew several Durango skiers to Wolf…

November 13, 2015

And the West is History

50 years ago: Silverton – “Tommy Lovato, 27, of Silverton was killed in the American Tunnel of old Shenandoah Dives…

November 12, 2015

Health

Health Briefs

A restaurant food safety class will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the La Plata…

November 11, 2015

Health

Drug might help breast cancer patients avoid heart damage

Cancer survivor Christine Ells embraces her 20-month-old son, Jameson, after arriving home from work in Whitman, Mass. Ells, 36, a…

November 11, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Miss Fern Anderson, art teacher in the Durango public schools, who has been wearing a cast since…

November 11, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Local hunters, or rather hunters who are covering this locality in search of ducks, lament that the…

November 10, 2015

Health

Big study suggests steep drop in needless heart procedures

The analysis showed overuse of the common procedure to open clogged heart arteries has declined dramatically since 2009 guidelines, which…

November 9, 2015

Health

Promise seen for wireless pacemakers placed without surgery

Researchers are excited about results of a study showing miniature pacemakers were successfully implanted about 99 percent of the time…

November 9, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “While the second world war rages in Europe, the United States will on Nov. 11, celebrate Armistice…

November 9, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: An advertisement read: “I feel like a duke! Royal eatin’ is right. The cakes are tender, brown…

November 8, 2015

Travel

A taste of Cold War at Wyoming missile site

underground, nuclear launch center will open to tourists

November 7, 2015

Travel

Sharing worlds, and a meal

Down-to-earth dining is highlight of visit to Tokyo

November 7, 2015

And the West is History

“City employees show their support for the Durango-Denver Broncos Day in front of a banner in the finance office of…

November 7, 2015