Southwest Life

“John Tate demonstrates his pancake-flipping skills during the 34th annual Pancake Day sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Durango in…

September 16, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Hitting town a caravan of 16 San Juan County, New Mexico, cars drove into Durango to extend…

September 15, 2014

Health

35M people worldwide are living with HIV

AIDS-related deaths are at their lowest yet

September 14, 2014

Health

Many hospitals use too many antibiotics, new study finds

The overuse of antibiotics is helping to breed dangerous bacteria that are increasingly resistant to treatment.Associated Press file photo Health…

September 14, 2014

Health

Feds say unused pills can be returned

In Durango, police offer dropbox for controlled substances

September 14, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

The Citizens Health Advisory Council will host the fifth annual Health Summit of La Plata County on Sept. 25 at…

September 14, 2014

Health

FDA skeptical of touted benefits of testosterone drugs

Meeting comes amidst marketing blitz by billion-dollar industry

September 14, 2014

Health

Stumbling into falls

Treadmill may help seniors learn to stay on their feet

September 14, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “After handling the establishment and operation of the Rio Grande Motorway for the past 23 years, Victor…

September 14, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Bill Hanson and John Vinas, of Hanson’s pool hall, are named defendants by a complaint filed in…

September 13, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Last night’s heavy rain was accompanied by an electric storm which temporarily interrupted Durango’s street lighting service.…

September 12, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “More cars are licensed in La Plata County this year than there were last year at the…

September 11, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “What a relief: Sugar and flour have dropped nearly back to the normal price. Now we won’t…

September 10, 2014

And the West is History

Stock are being loaded on the Rio Grande Southern Narrow Gauge on an unknown date. The postcard is part of…

September 9, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: An advertisement read: “Heater season is here! See our steel heater before you buy … No cast…

September 8, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Women are encouraged to schedule well-woman exams and…

September 7, 2014

Health

Mind, matter and multiple sclerosis

Confusion, agitation, panic can flood a person attempting a simple task

September 7, 2014

Health

Pass the chips: Action-packed TV might make you snack more

Cornell University researchers randomly assigned almost 100 undergraduates to watch one of three 20-minute sessions featuring: “The Island,” a 2005…

September 7, 2014

Health

Rich, poor face gap even in their food choices

Recent financial crisis had quite an impact

September 7, 2014

Health

Play that instrument, kids

As they learn to process sounds, it helps their reading, speech

September 7, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Joe Bryce and Frank Anderson, check-artist prisoners who recently broke out of the La Plata County jail…

September 7, 2014

Travel

U.S. eager to cater to Chinese tourists

California is the No. 1 destination of Chinese tourists in the U.S. Visitors from China each spend an average of…

September 6, 2014

Travel

Passenger explains seat dispute, use of Knee Defender

James Beach said he’s embarrassed by the way a confrontation over a reclined airline seat unfolded. But don’t expect Beach…

September 6, 2014

Travel

Reclining an airline seat can be risky business

As space shrinks, confrontations more common between fliers

September 6, 2014