Southwest Life

Hollywood street superheroes struggle with broken dreams

Superman comes from Ukraine, not the planet Krypton, and don’t be surprised to see several Spider-Men and Catwomen of various…

August 9, 2017

Health

Report reveals underground U.S. haven for heroin, drug users

None were known to exist in the U.S. until the disclosure in a medical journal, although several states and cities…

August 9, 2017

Travel

‘Wonderlandscape’ tells story of Yellowstone National Park

Wonderlandscape: Yellowstone National Park and the Evolution of an American Cultural Icon by John Clayton.Pegasus Books via AP Clayton visited…

August 8, 2017

Health

Your brain can form new memories while you are asleep, neuroscientists show

A sleep study participant wearing electroencephalogram sensors.Scientifilms, Déchiffrer la conscience via Washington Post The idea that humans can learn while…

August 8, 2017

Travel

Wrecks, sunken treasures lie under Albania’s coastal waters

From ancient vessels to World War wrecks

August 6, 2017

Travel

Icebreaker sets mark for earliest Northwest Passage transit

As waters warm, Finnish ship sets mark for earliest Northwest Passage transit

August 4, 2017

Health

Hints that lifestyle changes might guard against dementia

A section of a human brain with Alzheimer’s disease is on display at the Museum of Neuroanatomy at the University…

August 4, 2017

Health

Mercy named in best state hospitals for nurses list

Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango Herald file For the past two years, Nurse.org collected more than 39,000 reviews from nurses about…

August 4, 2017

Health

Durango Natural Medicine to offer free PMS clinic

The clinic will be led by Dr. Leah Linder. Women who suffer from PMS symptoms are welcome to attend. To…

August 4, 2017

Travel

Slovenia sees tourism boom, thanks in part to Melania Trump

The Slovenian Statistics Office said Monday that some 1,939,000 tourists visited the Alpine country of 2 million in the first…

August 1, 2017

Health

U.S. hospitals set record for fast heart attack care

Dr. Annapoorna Kini, center, performs a non-emergency angioplasty at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Through a blood vessel in…

August 1, 2017

Travel

How to avoid going out of your mind with the in-laws

Set ground rules, hold your tongue

July 30, 2017

Travel

Road trip: The Overseas Highway from Key Largo to Key West

Take the highway from Key Largo to Key West

July 28, 2017

Health

Heart Safe La Plata to host first-aid, CPR classes

Associated Press file A CPR class for health care providers will be offered from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 9…

July 28, 2017

Community

Durango resident turns 101

du1-i-syn She and her husband, Stan, lived in Durango several times after they were married, and raised their children, Eddie…

July 28, 2017

Health

Blowing smoke? E-cigarettes might help smokers quit

E-cigarettes appear on display at Vape store in Chicago. Smokers who used e-cigarettes were more likely to kick the habit…

July 26, 2017

Travel

Riding the rails: Touring Rhode Island on a rail bike

Rail Explorers opened in Portsmouth in April as part of the Newport and Narragansett Bay Railroad. On a gorgeous summer…

July 26, 2017

Travel

Bellying up to Ireland’s other famed brew: Tea

Oliver Cunningham prepares to scoop loose-leaf teas at his Dublin shop, Wall & Keogh.Lynn Freehill-Maye for The Washington Post Dublin’s…

July 25, 2017

Health

Girl’s HIV infection seems under control without AIDS drugs

A scanning electron micrograph shows multiple round bumps of the HIV-1 virus on a cell surface. In a report released…

July 25, 2017

Health

Community discussion to address death, dying

Gravestones at Greenmount Cemetery.Durango Herald file Attendees will have an opportunity to discuss ideas that shape how people think about…

July 24, 2017

Travel

Feared Trump slump in tourism may be a Trump bump

International arrivals in U.S. rise over 2016

July 23, 2017

Health

Hand therapist to discuss how to manage arthritis

Associated Press file She will discuss symptoms of arthritis, management of arthritis, joint protection and splint options. Attendees will have…

July 23, 2017

Travel

Walking in Scotland: The soggy beauty of forests, moors and peat bogs

Scotland has more than two dozen official long-distance trails through moors, peat bogs and forests. We chose one of the…

July 22, 2017

Health

Mercy to offer nutrition class for expecting mothers

Associated Press file The class is for women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Participants will learn how…

July 22, 2017