Southwest Life

COVID-19 recovery can take a few weeks even for young adults

Lingering symptoms can even affect otherwise healthy young adults. Among those aged 18 to 34 with no chronic illness, 1…

July 24, 2020

Community

Durango Independent Film Festival grateful to supporters

While we couldn’t all get together in the Rochester Secret Garden, we hosted our own small socially responsible garden parties,…

July 24, 2020

Community

Be Frank Foundation grateful to sponsors, donors and supporters

We very much appreciate the efforts of Briggen Wrinkle and Tracy Pope of the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado to…

July 24, 2020

Community

Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center grateful to community

With gratitude, The Board of Directors, staff and students of Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center

July 24, 2020

Community

TOPS to meet

Former, present and prospective members are invited to a celebration of the service of Ellen Fisher to the local and…

July 24, 2020

Community

Self-guided nature trail opens

The route provides mountain views and wildflowers on the 1.7 mile loop that follows the Brush Rake Mountain Bike trail.…

July 24, 2020

Community

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Donates food to Durango Food Bank

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated food to Durango Food Bank.Courtesy of Durango Food Bank With many…

July 24, 2020

Community

Bilyks celebrate 50th anniversary

Pat, a retired nurse, and Gary, a retired dentist, met at the University of Michigan and lived in Honolulu for…

July 24, 2020

Health

Virus antibodies fade fast but not necessarily protection

A woman has blood drawn for COVID-19 antibody testing in Dearborn, Mich. Research published on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 suggests…

July 22, 2020

Health

Silent spread of virus keeps scientists grasping for clues

Jessie Cornwell, a resident of the Ida Culver House Ravenna, right, poses for a photo with the Rev. Jane Pauw,…

July 22, 2020

Health

UK coronavirus vaccine prompts immune response in early test

Blood samples from coronavirus vaccine trials are handled inside the Jenner Institute in Oxford, England, on June 25. Scientists at…

July 22, 2020

Health

Black kids die more often after surgery, new research shows

The researchers examined national data on nearly 173,000 operations from 2012 through 2017. Appendix removal and orthopedic operations were among…

July 22, 2020

Travel

United sees revenue stalling at 50% without a virus vaccine

A traveler wears a mask and protective goggles as he walks through Terminal 3 at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago.…

July 22, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: Longfellow School Gathering – Ca. 1885-1890

This early Durango school was originally known as the Southside School when it opened in 1882. In 1886, the name…

July 20, 2020

Travel

Epic travel disasters to take the edge off your wanderlust

If “The Odyssey” by Homer is the original travel disaster story, it’s also proof that readers love a tale of…

July 18, 2020

Health

New studies clarify what drugs help, hurt for COVID-19

A bottle and box for dexamethasone in a pharmacy in Omaha, Neb. On Friday, July 17, 2020, British researchers published…

July 17, 2020

Health

How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps

Amid concerns of the spread of COVID-19, teachers check students July 14 before a summer STEM camp at Wylie High…

July 17, 2020

Community

Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership to host San Juan Mountains guided wildflower walk

Participants will walk among the native plants of the sub-alpine vegetation zone with guide Mary Menz. Co-author of “Common Wildflowers…

July 17, 2020

Community

San Juan Mountain Association announces opening of self-guided nature trail

The route provides mountain views and wildflowers on the 1.7-mile loop that follows the Brush Rake Mountain Bike trail. Pick…

July 17, 2020

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to meet virtually

Martin is an expert on Irish early medieval history. His talk will include exploring the history versus the legends/myths about…

July 17, 2020

Community

Genson Streets graduates from Rogers State University

Streets earned a bachelor’s degree.

July 17, 2020

Community

Durango Botanic Gardens to host annual bulb sale

The sale will offer high-quality bulbs from its premium supplier in Holland. The online store will be open from Aug.…

July 17, 2020

Health

Mercy hospital to host free Facebook Live discussion on bone health

The discussion will feature Mercy Orthopedic Associates Bone Health Specialist Clayton LaBaume. LaBaume will discuss osteoporosis, fracture prevention and answer…

July 17, 2020

Health

First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final testing

A subject receives a shot March 16 in the first-stage safety study clinical trial of a potential vaccine by Moderna…

July 15, 2020