Mass tourism overwhelms Croatia’s ‘Game of Thrones’ town
‘It’s chaos, the whole thing is chaos’
DATE: Oct 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel
Agency recommends reclassifying razorback from endangered to threatened
DENVER – Another rare Colorado River fish has been pulled back from the brink of extinction, wildlife officials said Thursday, the second comeback this year for a species unique to the South...
DATE: Oct 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life
FDA expands use of cervical cancer vaccine up to age 45
U.S. regulators Friday expanded the use of Merck’s cervical cancer vaccine to adults up to age 45.
The vaccine was previously only for preteens and young adults through 26. The Fo...
DATE: Oct 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health
High in Sicily’s mountains, residents enjoy life’s simple pleasures
GANGI, Sicily – Far from the packed beaches of Sicily’s busy coastlines, there’s a quieter and wilder world in its high mountains.
In more dangerous times, this was where much of ...
DATE: Oct 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel
Orchard social, tree sale set for Oct. 13 in Mancos
The Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project will host an orchard social and tree sale from 2 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at
Heritage apple trees and Fenceline Cider will be sold starting at 2 p.m. Swe...
DATE: Oct 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life
New Zealand fines travelers who won’t unlock secure devices
CANBERRA, Australia – Visitors to New Zealand can be fined 5,000 New Zealand dollars ($3,243) for refusing to provide passwords to unlock electronic devices and allow customs officials to ex...
DATE: Oct 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel
Therapy dogs can spread superbugs to kids, hospital finds
NEW YORK – Therapy dogs can bring more than joy and comfort to hospitalized kids. They can also bring stubborn germs.
Doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore were suspiciou...
DATE: Oct 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health
Thank you letters
Community Foundation thankful for support
The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado appreciates the generous support of all those who attended our Community Taste philanthropy dinn...
DATE: Oct 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Community
Senior Calendar
Durango/La Plata Senior Center
2424 Main Ave., 382-6445
Monday
2424 Main Ave., 382-6445
10 a.m. VIP meeting.
10:15 a.m. WYS.
10:30 a.m. Belly dance....
DATE: Oct 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Community
August births
These births occurred in August at Mercy Regional Medical Center:
Angela and James Hill, Farmington, Madisyn Grace, 7 lbs., 11 oz., 4:38 a.m. Aug. 1.
Serina and Brian L...
DATE: Oct 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Community
October library events
Durango Public Library
1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
Ongoing events
Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby story time. Interactive activities with musi...
DATE: Oct 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Community
Bridge scores
Durango Bridge Club Scores
Sept. 27
Non-Life Master
First: S. Bradley/S. Halseth
Second: B. Chambers/J. Skjold
Sept. 28
Open Pairs
First: J. Beatty/C. Camp...
DATE: Oct 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Community
