Southwest Life

Even the small stresses of daily life can hurt your health

A long line of travelers waiting for the Transportation Security Administration security check point at O’Hare International airport in Chicago.…

March 6, 2018

Health

Opioid poisonings, overdoses send more U.S. kids to hospitals

The Associated Press<br><br>The contents of a drug overdose rescue kit are seen at a training session about how to administer…

March 5, 2018

Travel

Latino civil rights site in Texas named National Treasure

The LULAC Council 60 Clubhouse in Houston remains damaged after Hurricane Harvey inflicted more harm to the aging building. The…

March 5, 2018

And the West is History

Courtesy Center of Southwest Studies 75 years ago: The meeting of Preceptor Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi was a…

March 4, 2018

Travel

National Park Service weighs new rules for human waste on Alaska’s Denali

Members of the U.S. Army’s High Altitude Rescue Team from Fort Wainwright Army Base near Fairbanks, Alaska, unload supplies from…

March 4, 2018

Health

Free dental screenings available for kids in Southwest Colorado

Kari Plante, regional oral health specialist, will be available for walk-in dental appointments at San Juan Basin Public Health offices…

March 4, 2018

And the West is History

Courtesy Center of Southwest Studies 75 years ago: Mr. Bowe left for Durango to take a position with the bus…

March 3, 2018

Health

Science Says: Why Europe still has so many measles outbreaks

A sign at the specialty clinic at Children’s Minnesota in Minneapolis alerts patients to a measles outbreak in the area.…

March 3, 2018

Travel

Igloos built by migrants warm hearts in Italian Alps village

Africans help restaurant owner lure tourists

March 3, 2018

Health

San Juan Basin Public Health clinic announces changes in vaccine prices

The health department still offers travel consultations, all travel immunizations and low or no cost vaccines through the Vaccines for…

March 3, 2018

Travel

Studies reveal Uber, Lyft congest cities

Ride-hailing companies not reducing traffic

March 2, 2018

Community

Senior Calendar

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 9 a.m. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance at La Plata County Fairgrounds,…

March 2, 2018

Community

March library events

Tuesdays, 2-2:30 p.m.: Baby story time, a lapsit story time for infants-18 months. Music, stories, fingerplays, counting rhymes and playtime.…

March 2, 2018

Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Saturday Skyhawks softball: Colorado Christian University vs. FLC, noon, Aspen Field. Skyhawks softball: Colorado Christian University vs. FLC, 2 p.m.,…

March 2, 2018

Health

Worst of bad U.S. flu season finally over as illnesses decline

A nurse prepares a flu shot at the Salvation Army in Atlanta. The nation’s nasty flu season has been fading…

March 2, 2018

Health

What’s in the IV bag? Studies show safer option than saline

Chemotherapy is administered to a cancer patient via intravenous drip in Durham, N.C. IVs are one of the most common…

February 28, 2018

Travel

Today’s volunteers ensure yesterday’s slavery is remembered

A document dated July 12, 1867, titled “Address presented to William Lloyd Garrison,” is part of the Boston Public Library’s…

February 28, 2018

Health

New services, technologies can help with aging in place

A Meals on Wheels America volunteer delivers a meal to homebound senior in Takoma Park, M.D. From ride-sharing apps to…

February 27, 2018

Travel

Airbnb unveils new category of rentals rated by inspectors

Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky says Airbnb is dispatching inspectors to rate a new category of properties listed on…

February 27, 2018

And the West is History

Courtesy of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College 75 years ago: Wayne Brewer made an employment transfer…

February 27, 2018

Health

Swallowing problems can be a serious health risk

du1-i-syn If you or anyone you know has ever had difficulty swallowing, this anatomy is where the trouble begins. An…

February 26, 2018

Travel

Hawaii appeals court sides with lesbian couple denied B&B

Taeko Bufford, left, and Diane Cervelli, right, pose for a photo near Waikiki beach in Honolulu. A Hawaii appeals court…

February 26, 2018

And the West is History

Courtesy of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College 75 years ago: Goodman Paint Co. took out an…

February 26, 2018

Health

Four Corners Eye Clinic to offer free glaucoma screenings

Screenings are provided in observance of World Glaucoma Week, which is held March 11-17. For more information, call Joe Theine…

February 26, 2018