Southwest Life

Mercy Regional Medical Center awarded grant for suicide prevention

The project will move Mercy toward a holistic and comprehensive approach to patient safety, quality improvement and to the safety…

November 4, 2020

Nonprofit app aims to help unblock global air travel

United Airlines planes are parked at gates at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J. A nonprofit software developer is…

And the West is History

Photo: Packed Mule Train Downtown â€“ Ca. 1900

More U.S. patients to have easy, free access to doctor’s notes

Britta Bloomquist of Duluth, Minn., receives an infusion to treat a rare type of arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis. Bloomquist has…

U.S. agency sets rules for cruise ships to start sailing again

The Grand Princess maintains a holding pattern March 8 about 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco, carrying multiple…

2nd study testing a COVID-19 antibody drug has a setback

Scientists work with a bioreactor at a company facility Oct. 2 in New York state, for efforts on an experimental…

Local resident grateful to church program

The items were very useful to me following recent back surgery and allowed us to avoid the expense and hassle…

Durangoan enrolls in honors college

The university has had an honors program for more than 50 years. An honors degree represents a student’s willingness to…

Summit Church to host Navajo Nation food and supply drive

Native Hope Ministries will visit homes and providing food, supplies, water and firewood as needed. Donations help make that possible.…

Pine River Library brings back ‘Rambling Readers’

The group will take a gentle walk (with proper social distancing) and spend an hour discussing favorite pandemic reads or…

California theme park closures hit jobs, shops, budget

One of the normally bustling entrances to the Disneyland resort was vacant in March because of the coronavirus closure in…

October 28, 2020

U.S. suicide rate fell last year after decade of steady rise

The U.S. suicide death rate fell slightly in 2019, the first annual decline in more than a decade, according to…

New guidelines address rise in opioid use during pregnancy

On Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidance aimed at improving care for women and…

AstraZeneca, J&J resuming U.S. tests of COVID-19 vaccines

A volunteer receives an injection at the Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital in Soweto, Johannesburg, as part of Africa’s first participation…

Hard hit by virus, airlines push for tests over quarantines

A woman wears a mask as she walks through a quieter than usual Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, in London. Air…

And the West is History

Photo: Moving the Chief Diner – 1981

In 1944, an abandoned dining car from the old Otto Mears’ Silverton Northern Railroad was moved from Silverton to the…

Ski resorts adapt to new normal amid pandemic

Guests will have to abide by restrictions

October 25, 2020

Durango Farmers Market thanks sponsorship partners

TBK Bank continues to offer the summer venue and the city of Durango made the Transit Center restroom facilities available.…

Durango Daybreak Rotary Club grateful to partners and donors

Thanks to The Wells Group for allowing us to use their truck to transport food donations from the fairgrounds to…

Comfort Keepers grateful to partners

Marcy Cottrell Houle, author of “The Gift of Giving” shared her caregiving experience and wisdom with compassion and humor relatable…

Library to host virtual Spanish conversation hour

Participate in an hour of conversation in Spanish and practice Spanish in an informal setting. All ages and language levels…

Four Corners Prostate Support Group to hold virtual meeting

The group consists of men who have survived prostate cancer and those who have been recently diagnosed with prostate issues.…

Marvel Grange to host breakfast, Halloween Bash

Marvel. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee will be served. The Halloween Bash will be held from 3 to…