Southwest Life

Health

Child traffic deaths drop

43 percent decrease may be attributed to state laws

February 8, 2014

Health

Gene tests, healthy kids and ethical doubt

On the spot, Baxley, 26, declared she would not let the disease take another life in her family line, even…

February 8, 2014

Health

Brain shifts your past

Research shows how present experience shapes memories

February 8, 2014

And the West is History

“U.S. Rep Ben Campbell, D-Ignacio, celebrated National Skiing Day in January 1989 on the slopes at Purgatory Ski Area with…

February 8, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Trains are still blocked from the trip over the ‘hump’ on the D&RGW by a snowstorm in…

February 7, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Before a large and appreciative audience which filled the auditorium of the Smiley Junior High School the…

February 4, 2014

And the West is History

“The heavy snowfall in Durango during the night and morning proved to be more than a match for the city’s…

February 4, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: MESA VERDE – “Members of the house appropriations committee in Washington are now being ‘called to order’…

February 3, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

Citizens Health Advisory Council has selected Pattie Adler as its new executive director. Adler began her new position in December…

February 2, 2014

Health

Peanut allergies solved?

Although experts say the results of the carefully monitored study are encouraging, they warn it isn’t something that parents should…

February 2, 2014

Health

Male hormone may hurt health

The new study is one of several in recent years highlighting cardiac problems as a potential side effect of testosterone…

February 2, 2014

Health

Obesity takes hold early in life

weight in kindergarten a strong predictor

February 2, 2014

Health

Mixed omega-3 results

The results suggest this may hold promise for delaying cognitive aging and dementia, said the study’s lead author, Jay Pottala…

February 2, 2014

Health

Aching for science

Study: Discover how body fights flu virus using volunteers

February 2, 2014

Health

Steroids high among gay, bi teens

of use multiple times those of straights

February 2, 2014

Travel

Behind Olympic facades, a crumbling city

The residents of 5a Akatsy street have lived for years with no running water or sewage system. Construction for the…

February 1, 2014

Travel

Sochi: A city of contrasts

palms trees, to snow, to the Winter Olympics

February 1, 2014

And the West is History

“The King of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis Presley, is not dead, at least for the next week in Durango. Chip…

February 1, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Train and bus service into Durango has been delayed because of storms on the passes.” 50 years…

January 31, 2014

Health

New questions arise for caramel coloring

to re-examine soda additive, which California lists as a carcinogen

January 26, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The city of Durango asks that all sidewalks be shoveled on Main Avenue and on the side…

January 26, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Mrs. Gilbert Gordon entertained a double foursome of bridge. A delicious dessert course preceded the games, honors…

January 25, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

Heart Safe La Plata will host these classes at the Durango Fire Protection District training room, 142 Sheppard Drive: An…

January 25, 2014

Health

Cookie Monster forced to cut down on cookies

Sesame Street project aims to transform the eating habits of kids – and it’s working

January 25, 2014