Southwest Life

Health

A ‘remarkable’ flu season: It nearly disappeared

Several factors may have caused dramatic drop in rates of infection

March 25, 2021

Travel

Hawaii gets tourism surge as coronavirus rules loosen up

A man sits on a nearly empty Waikiki Beach on Oct. 22 in Honolulu. Tourists are traveling to Hawaii in…

March 24, 2021

Health

Researchers study impact of pandemic cancer screening pause

Stacy Hill, 48, of Philadelphia. After she lost her job and health insurance, a colonoscopy revealed two growths that were…

March 22, 2021

Travel

Tourism groups push U.S. to eliminate travel restrictions

Travelers walk through the Salt Lake City International Airport on March 17 in Salt Lake City. Airlines and other tourism-related…

March 22, 2021

Travel

Miami’s South Beach confronts disastrous spring break

People in a mostly maskless crowd walk down Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida’s famed South Beach, Monday, March 22,…

March 22, 2021

And the West is History

Photo: Corkscrew Gulch Turntable – 1899

Famed Western photographer William Henry Jackson took this photo of Otto Mears’ ingenious railroad turntable during its construction in 1899.…

March 22, 2021

Community

Pine River Shares grateful for supporter

In 2020, we provided food to over 500 adults and 120 students every week. We purchased goods directly from over…

March 19, 2021

Community

Daybreak Rotary of Durango grateful to supporters

Last year, we cut, delivered and donated 30 cords of firewood to 30 area senior citizens in need and their…

March 19, 2021

Community

January births

Elyssa and Matthew Clark, Durango, Auder Emil, 7 pounds 2 ounces, 4:45 a.m. Jan. 2. Taylor and Nicolas Rodriguez, Bayfield,…

March 19, 2021

Community

La Plata County Suicide Prevention Collaborative offers Alternative to Suicide Support Group

The group is for suicide-attempt survivors and focuses on connection and relationship-building. The group will provide a safe, nondemanding atmosphere…

March 19, 2021

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to host presentation on local forests

Loveall’s presentation, “What’s Eating Our Trees?” will provide an overview of the variety of agents that affect the health of…

March 19, 2021

Community

Daughters of the American Revolution offer tips for displaying the flag

It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset, unless it is illuminated.The flag should…

March 19, 2021

Community

Beginning Beekeeping to be offered

Tina Sebestyen, founder of the Four Corners Beekeepers Association, will teach the class. This class is an approved prerequisite to…

March 19, 2021

Travel

EU sets out virus pass plan to allow free travel by summer

Passengers wearing full protective gear against the spread of coronavirus, push their luggage in the departure hall of Zaventem international…

March 17, 2021

Health

Why countries are halting the AstraZeneca shot

The European Medicines Agency and the World Health Organization say the data available don’t suggest the vaccine caused the clots…

March 15, 2021

Travel

U.S. air travel rises to highest levels yet since pandemic hit

Travelers walk through the Salt Lake City International Airport on March 9 in Salt Lake City. The number of people…

March 15, 2021

Travel

Cruise ship passengers recall deaths, confusion, quarantine

After a four-hour wait, the couple of 51 years got on the Grand Princess on Feb. 11, 2020, for a…

March 15, 2021

And the West is History

Photo: Olga Schaaf Little Loading Pack Train – 1934

Here, Olga Little (standing on truck bed) directs the loading of supplies onto her burros at the base of La…

March 15, 2021

Community

Great job to SJBH and the volunteers

Ed ArchuletaMancos

March 12, 2021

Community

The Good Food Collective seeks public input

The GFC now manages the www.southwestproducers.org online producer directory and is working to make it easier for the community to…

March 12, 2021

Community

Chapman Hill ice rink ends season

Chapman Hill will also offer a clinic series for players to continue to improve core skills of skating, passing, shooting…

March 12, 2021

Community

Spiritual Experiences Group hosts online discussions

10:30 a.m. Sunday: Experience the Sound of Soul. Free discussion. Open to all online. Visit www. Meetup.com, find Spiritual Experiences…

March 12, 2021

Community

Animas Valley Grange to host seed exchange

Bring seeds or take seeds. Vegetable, herb and flower seeds that are not too old are all welcome. Packets will…

March 12, 2021

Community

Hollis Walker to speak to Rotary Club of Durango

The editorial board of the Herald chose four topics to consider in depth throughout the year, in hopes of encouraging…

March 12, 2021