Southwest Life

Community

Pine River Library to host meet the candidates event

Community members are invited to ask questions, give input and help shape the future of the library. To receive the…

October 23, 2020

Community

La Plata Open Space Conservancy holds raffle

The getaway includes a one-night stay at The Blake Hotel at Taos Ski Valley. Tickets cost $10 or $40 for…

October 23, 2020

Health

Access expands to nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses

Mercy provides take-home Naloxone kits to those at high risk

October 22, 2020

Health

Overdose deaths in U.S. appear to be rising

National data is incomplete, but available information suggests U.S. drug overdose deaths are on track to reach an all-time high.…

October 21, 2020

Health

CDC redefines COVID-19 close contact, adds brief encounters

Medical personnel prepare to administer a COVID-19 swab at a drive-through testing site in Lawrence, N.Y., Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020.…

October 21, 2020

Travel

Colorado health officials weigh in on navigating safe ski season

A sign reminds skiers to wait at socially-distant intervals before getting on a lift May 27 at the reopening of…

October 20, 2020

Travel

Pandemic air travel milestone: 1 million passengers screened

Transportation Security Administration agents process passengers at the south security checkpoint at Denver International Airport in Denver, as travelers deal…

October 19, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: Downhill racers – 1966-67

According to Durango ski historian Robert McDaniel, the Durango Ski Club started sponsoring local ski competitions in the late 1930s.…

October 19, 2020

Travel

Walking tours pick up the pace during pandemic

A concrete antidote to virtual life

October 18, 2020

Travel

Thousands arrive in Hawaii on first day pre-travel testing

Angela Margos was among the first passengers in San Francisco to get on a plane to Hawaii on Thursday morning.…

October 16, 2020

Health

UN: Europe’s pandemic restrictions are absolutely necessary

People wearing face masks walk past a sign saying “Mask duty – Cover your mouth and nose!” in a pedestrian…

October 16, 2020

Community

Thank you to a young man named Jack

As I was driving to work, the route is from Pagosa Springs to Durango, I found myself stuck on the…

October 16, 2020

Community

July births

Sarah Connon and Martin Rivera, Ignacio, Marti’n Dregan Rivera Jr., 8 pounds 10 ounces, 8:13 a.m. July 2.Colynn Begay and…

October 16, 2020

Community

Registration for youth sports opens

Durango Youth House Hockey League is a skills-based program for ages 5 to 14. Players practice in a competitive teaching…

October 16, 2020

Community

Agent offers Medicare coaching

Moore is a volunteer coach and adviser with information about affordable rates, when companies increase rates and insurance quotes. She…

October 16, 2020

Community

Ignacio students Pearson, Roderick achieve American Degree

Heile Pearson and Lucas Roderick, two recent graduates of IHS and active members within the national FFA organization at Ignacio,…

October 16, 2020

Community

Center of Southwest Studies to host virtual lecture

Historian and author Steve Friesen will share a timeline of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s life and legacy, illuminated by…

October 16, 2020

Health

Centura Health-Mercy welcomes primary care physician Dr. Micah Helton

Heltondu1-i-syn Helton specializes internal medicine and pediatric care. Helton earned her undergraduate degree in biological sciences from Oklahoma State University,…

October 14, 2020

Health

Centura aims to increase patient survival from in-hospital cardiac arrest

Forty-six RQI simulation stations will be placed throughout Centura Health’s 17 hospitals including Mercy Regional Medical Center, which will provide…

October 14, 2020

Health

Reproductive health care shifts to Axis

Effective Jan. 1, 2021, Axis Health System will take over providing Title X services for both counties. SJBPH and Axis…

October 12, 2020

Health

Centura Health offers take-home Naloxone kits

Statewide, experts predict 2020 could bring a more than 60% increase in drug-related fatalities and anticipate a potential 300% increase…

October 12, 2020

Health

2nd COVID-19 vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness

The company said in a statement Monday evening that illnesses, accidents and other so-called adverse events “are an expected part…

October 12, 2020

Health

Antibody drugs are no cure but seem promising for COVID-19

Vials are inspected at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ facilities in New York state for efforts on an experimental coronavirus antibody drug. Antibodies…

October 12, 2020

Health

WHO warns against pursuing herd immunity to stop coronavirus

At a media briefing on Monday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said health officials typically aim to achieve herd immunity…

October 12, 2020