Southwest Life

San Juan Basin Public Health emphasizes vaccinations

The health department has confirmed local cases of flu and one local case of hepatitis A. Three unvaccinated children visiting…

December 20, 2019

Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center welcomes physician assistant Susan MacDowell

MacDowelldu1-i-syn MacDowell will work primarily with Dr. Todd Sheer, fellowship-trained gastroenterologist and hepatologist, caring for adult patients with liver problems…

December 20, 2019

Community

Neighbors In Need Alliance grateful to Durango community

It’s not just the material goods that keep people warm, but the warmth of the giving community that makes such…

December 20, 2019

Community

Thank you from Know Your Dough

In addition, we would like to thank SWAN Global Investments for sponsoring this program and these volunteers for serving eight…

December 20, 2019

Community

Accolades for concert in the pines

Marilyn, on the grand piano, and her sister, Bonnie Mangold, on the cello, perfectly performed a variety of lively classical…

December 20, 2019

Community

Manna to host Christmas brunch

The brunch will be a ‘Thanksgiving Dinner’ style meal of turkey, stuffing, pie and the works. Manna will also give…

December 19, 2019

Health

Modern Day Health Care, a virtual clinic, expands to Colorado

MDHC is an advanced practice that is nurse-owned and operated, and works to close the gap in the rural health…

December 19, 2019

Travel

$1.5M agreement permanently keeps Utah trail open to hikers

The Salt Lake Tribune reported Tuesday that the Bulloch family owns about 1.5 square miles of land known as Simon…

December 19, 2019

Health

More Americans are dying at home rather than in hospitals

In this 2016 photo provided by Thomas Marrinson, Allison Beach holds the hand of her ailing mother, Kathryne Beach, inside…

December 19, 2019

Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center welcomes family medicine physician Christine Koch

Kochdu1-i-syn Koch earned her Doctor of Medicine from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California. Koch then…

December 18, 2019

Health

Rocky Mountain Health Foundation announces funding deadlines

The foundation anticipates $1.5 million will be distributed for general operating and program grants to nonprofits that have programmatic services…

December 18, 2019

Health

Vaping illness death count surpasses 50 in U.S.

Two women smoke cannabis vape pens at a party in Los Angeles. On Dec. 12, , U.S. health officials said…

December 17, 2019

Health

U.S. approves fish oil-based drug for cutting heart risks

A capsule of the purified, prescription fish oil Vascepa. On Dec. 13, U.S. regulators approved expanded use of the medication…

December 17, 2019

Travel

33 genius travel hacks to upgrade your holiday trips

Travelers wait in line before going through Transportation Security Administration screening at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington.Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg Here,…

December 17, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: Early skiing

This photo was taken between 1939 and 1941, at Lechner Field, later known as Chipmunk Hill. Lechner Field was located…

December 16, 2019

Travel

Travelers plant trees to reforest the world

Organizations allow you to put planting on your itinerary

December 15, 2019

Community

Farmington Public Library to host winter solstice celebration

Since 2003, the library has celebrated the Winter Solstice Celebration, making use of the building’s solstice markers that were carefully…

December 13, 2019

Community

Know Your Dough grateful for teachers, sponsor

The show of community support is very encouraging, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve local youths. For…

December 13, 2019

Community

Marvel Grange to host Waffle Night

The grange will celebrate Christmas. Bring a topping for the waffles or a side dish. Everyone who brings school supplies…

December 13, 2019

Community

A Rockin’ Snowdown announces beer release party

Snowdown and Ska have teamed up for the official Rockin’ Snowdown 2020 Beer, Tutti Frutti. The limited edition Tutti Fruitti…

December 13, 2019

Health

Brain differences may be tied to obesity, kids’ study says

New results published Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in JAMA Pediatrics from the largest long-term study of brain development and children’s…

December 13, 2019

Community

Mercy to host a Blue Christmas service

The holidays may not be the most wonderful time of the year for people suffering loss, and Mercyâ€™s Blue Christmas…

December 12, 2019

Health

Health department offers carbon monoxide safety tips

In 2018, carbon monoxide poisoning sent 187 people to the emergency room in New Mexico, according to data from the…

December 12, 2019

Health

San Juan Basin Public Health participates in health assistance program

The initiative supports local public health agencies in completing public health performance improvement projects through tailored in-person and virtual training…

December 12, 2019