Southwest Life

New virus strains prompt travel restrictions with Britain

The restrictions focus mainly on Britain, which imposed strict new lockdown measures Saturday night because of what it described as…

December 21, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: Gem Theater Crowd – Ca. 1916

In the early 1900s, people didn’t have many entertainment options at home. Until radio came along in the late 1920s,…

December 21, 2020

Travel

Loss of ‘snowbirds’ amid pandemic another hit to U.S. tourism

of seasonal travelers amid pandemic another hit to U.S. tourism

December 21, 2020

Travel

Winter travel raises more fears of viral spread

In the U.S., AAA predicts that about 85 million people will travel between Dec. 23 and Jan. 3, most of…

December 18, 2020

Health

U.S. clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal

A nurse prepares a shot as a study of a possible COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the National Institutes of Health…

December 18, 2020

Community

Manna to serve grab-and-go Christmas meal

Meals will be served grab-and-go-style and community members are encouraged to pick up as many as they need. Each meal…

December 18, 2020

Community

GoodNight Yoga to host virtual classes

The “Wake Up & Feel Good” yoga classes help participants relax, unwind and reduce stress. Learn to let go of…

December 18, 2020

Community

Comfort Keepers grateful to The Yellow Carrot and front line workers

We are also grateful to the front-line workers, senior communities, media outlets, nonprofits and small businesses that continue to be…

December 18, 2020

Community

Hillcrest Golf Club keeps Durango sane and active

With the recent change in leadership last year, Hillcrest has made a complete 180. Michael McCloskeyâ€™s leadership has eased the…

December 18, 2020

Community

Local residents grateful to Mercy Hospice House

Kathy and Jon Cohen

December 18, 2020

Health

U.S. experts debate: Who should be next in line for vaccine?

A droplet falls from a syringe Tuesday after a health care worker was injected with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at…

December 17, 2020

Health

What to know about COVID-19 vaccination in the U.S.

will it be your turn?

December 14, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: Smelter Mountain Fiery Cross – 1925

At first glance, there is nothing particularly remarkable about this nighttime picture of downtown Durango with Smelter Mountain in the…

December 14, 2020

Health

U.S. allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic

The Pfizer Global Supply Kalamazoo manufacturing plant is shown in Portage, Mich., Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. The U.S. gave the…

December 11, 2020

Travel

U.S. tightens definition of service animals allowed on planes

more turtles, cats, pigs – or peacocks

December 11, 2020

Community

Troop to participate in National Wreaths Across America Day

Community members may help honor and remember fallen heroes by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day or inviting family…

December 11, 2020

Community

The River Church to host River of Lights event

Community members are invited to participate by decorating their homes with lights and submitting their address to be added to…

December 11, 2020

Community

Professional Women’s Network to host virtual holiday networking event

Wear an ugly sweater and tune into Home for the Holiday Spirits, a virtual professional holiday cocktail demonstration with guest…

December 11, 2020

Community

Powerhouse to host Navajo Skies lecture

Tune into @powscicenter Facebook livestream to hear from two Indigenous astronomy experts, Dr. Nancy Maryboy and Dr. David Begay. Maryboy…

December 11, 2020

Community

Pine River Library offers free books to children and teens

The giveaway is inspired by Jólabókaflóð (pronounced yo-la-bok-a-flot), or “Yule Book Flood,” the Icelandic holiday tradition where books are exchanged…

December 11, 2020

Health

Mountain Hyperbarics to host presentation

Participants will about what hyperbaric oxygen therapy is, its history, what it is used for, different types of therapy and…

December 11, 2020

Community

Robert Haggart of Durangon named a Presidential Scholar at Clarkson University

Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.

December 9, 2020

Travel

Climate change damaging more World Heritage sites, report says

Climate change that has lead to shrinking glaciers, increasing fires, floods and droughts, and the bleaching of coral reefs are…

December 9, 2020

Travel

Hawaii seeks to be seen as a remote workplace with a view

Richard Matsui works from a coworking space on Nov. 18, 2020, in Honolulu. A group of Hawaii leaders is trying…

December 7, 2020