Southwest Life

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

Health

Virus spread, not politics should guide schools, doctors say

Des Moines Public Schools custodian Cynthia Adams cleans a desk in a classroom at Brubaker Elementary School, Wednesday, July 8,…

July 13, 2020

Travel

Disney World reopens as coronavirus cases surge in Florida

Guests required to wear masks June 16 because of the coronavirus stroll through the Disney Springs shopping, dining and entertainment…

July 13, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: Durango Flour Mill – 1892

This picture shows the San Juan/Guyles & Graden Flour Mill. It was located about midway between today’s Albertsons and the…

July 13, 2020

Travel

United warns 36,000 workers they could be laid off

Airline losing about $40 million a day

July 12, 2020

Health

‘Desperation science’ slows the hunt for coronavirus drugs

Doris Kelly, 57, sits in her home on Monday, June 29, 2020 in Ruffs Dale, Pa. Kelly was one of…

July 10, 2020

Health

Safe injection sites may curb opioid deaths, report suggests

Injection booths at a facility in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. According to research published in the New England Journal of…

July 10, 2020

Community

Thank you from library trustees

Funding from the Ballantine Family Fund, the La Plata Electric Roundup Foundation and La Plata County has made it possible…

July 10, 2020

Community

Onward! announces scholarship recipients

Nicci Crowley, Onward! deputy director, said, “This year we had a record number of applications received. Even with the March…

July 10, 2020