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Talk to explore possible Grand Canyon river runs by Native Americans

Colorado Native Plant Society, Southwest Chapter will host a talk, “Before Powell? A Descent of the Colorado River Through the Grand Canyon on a Tule Reed Raft,” by Peter M. Brown and Tom Ma...

DATE: Apr 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Geologic discoveries on Mars cataloged in Navajo language

(AP) – Native people have had ties to land in North America since time immemorial, and now that connection is expanding to the cosmos. The Perseverance rover has been on Mars for ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

COVID-19 pushed total U.S. deaths beyond 3.3 million last year

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed total U.S. deaths last year beyond 3.3 million, the nation’s highest annual death toll, the government reported Wednesday. The coronavirus caused appr...

DATE: Mar 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Man’s Ebola relapse spawned dozens of new cases in Africa

A man in Africa who developed Ebola despite receiving a vaccine recovered but suffered a relapse nearly six months later that led to 91 new cases before he died. The report adds to evidence ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Spanish resorts languish while Madrid hosts Europe’s parties

MADRID – In Madrid, the real party starts at 11 p.m. after the bars close – and curfew kicks in. That’s when young, polyglot groups of revelers from Italy, the Netherlands, German...

DATE: Mar 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Travel

As endangered birds lose their songs, they can’t find mates

WASHINGTON – Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes – and have less success attracting ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

COVID-19 vaccine found highly effective in real-world U.S. study

NEW YORK – The U.S. government’s first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studies. The two vacc...

DATE: Mar 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Photo: Balligers at Lechner Field Ski Area – Ca. 1940

DATE: Mar 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Shots in little arms: COVID-19 vaccine testing turns to kids

The 9-year-old twins didn’t flinch as each received test doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine – and then a sparkly bandage to cover the spot. “Sparkles make everything better,” decl...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Sheltered from virus, Kauai plans cautious return to tourism

Sheltered from virus, Kauai begins to loosen restrictions

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Travel

Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of U.S.

With nearly two-thirds of the United States abnormally dry or worse, the government’s spring forecast offers little hope for relief, especially in the West where a devastating megadrought ha...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Janowsky family grateful for support

The family of Andy Janowsky would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the community of Durango. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the many acts of kindness, tribute and honor extended t...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community