Southwest Life

Half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure in new guidelines

A patient has her blood pressure checked by a registered nurse in Plainfield, Vt. New medical guidelines lower the threshold…

November 14, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: White King Pigeons from Mrs. Elsa Palmer of Aztec were on sale for 50 cents a pair.…

November 13, 2017

Travel

Exploring New Zealand by bike

Two wheels, 9 friends and nearly 600 miles

November 13, 2017

Health

Mercy earns ‘A’ grade for patient safety

Mercy Medical Regional Centerdu1-i-syn Mercy has had 11 consecutive “A” grades for patient safety since 2012. For more information, visit…

November 13, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Delicious, Jonathan and Waggoner “fancy apples” were on sale at La Plata Orchard, nine miles north of…

November 12, 2017

Travel

Hong Kong is the world’s top city for international visits

Asia Pacific region is drawing more of world’s travelers

November 12, 2017

Health

Kids Rock to offer breastfeeding workshop

Associated Press file The workshop will be taught by Joy Frazer.

November 12, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Tommy Jacques, a half-back on the Durango Demons football team, “cut and slashed his way twice across…

November 11, 2017

Travel

Oscar is a cat of the world but he didn’t like flying

November 11, 2017

Health

Durango, Cortez to host Medicare, Medicaid workshop

du1-i-syn 9 a.m.-noon at Montezuma County Emergency Operations Center, 103 N. Chestnut St., Cortez.2-5 p.m. at the La Plata County…

November 11, 2017

Community

Bridge scores

Oct. 24 Open Pairs First: C. Campbell, L. Leonard Second: B. Hillmer, C.L. Lappen Third: J. Walter, I. Watter Oct.…

November 10, 2017

Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Saturday Strength competition, 7 a.m., Student Life Center. Practice LSAT workshop, 10:30 a.m., Noble Hall, Room 130. Skyhawks football: Dixie…

November 10, 2017

Community

Senior Calendar

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 9:15 a.m. Medicare counseling. 10 a.m. Visually Impaired Persons. 10:15 a.m.…

November 10, 2017

Community

Thank you Letters

Manna held its annual “Bread for Manna” fundraiser last month. Like many nonprofits, Manna is supported by grant funding, donations…

November 10, 2017

Travel

On Molokai island, the site of an 1860s leper colony draws determined travelers

The isolated site is the No. 1 tourist destination on the untouristy Hawaiian island of Molokai. I felt a little…

November 10, 2017

Community

Volunteers sought for Project Merry Christmas

Community members are asked to give to La Plata County families in need during the holidays. For more information, call…

November 9, 2017

Health

Is it an emergency? Insurer makes patients question ER visit

Wrong decision, according to her health insurer. Wrenne was diagnosed with a ruptured ovarian cyst, but Anthem said that wasn’t…

November 9, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Registration for Colorado motorists to obtain basic gasoline rationing cards was postponed a week, which pushed back…

November 9, 2017

Travel

Idaho looking to cash in on starry skies with more tourists

The Milky Way sparkles over the Smoky Mountains near Ketchum, Idaho. The International Dark-Sky Association designated the central Idaho city…

November 9, 2017

Health

Boy with rare disease gets brand new skin with gene therapy

Two years later, the doctors report the boy is doing so well that he doesn’t need any medication, is back…

November 8, 2017

Travel

U.S. tightens travel rules to Cuba, blacklists many businesses

A man takes a photo of a cruise ship in Havana harbor, Cuba. President Donald Trump announced a new policy…

November 8, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: “We feel short of meeting our quota of $45,050.00 in October by $4,013.25. Our quota for November…

November 8, 2017

Health

Drugstore pain pills as effective as opioids in ER patients

Tablets of ibuprofen in New York. A study released on Tuesday found that over-the-counter pills worked as well as opioids…

November 7, 2017

Travel

Talk Travel: The reasons why someone might have multiple passports

Associated Press file Q: I read recent news about the businessman with three U.S. passports, including one in a different…

November 7, 2017