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And the West is History

100 years ago: “C. W. Bloodgood, the fancy egg man from the Animas Valley, was in town with his usual basket of eggs, and Mrs. Bloodgood came along to pick up a few holiday bargains.” ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Private car B-7 was hooked on behind the Eastern when it dragged up to the depot. The car is for the accommodation of R.E. Sloan and party, who leave for Denver.” ...

Acid-suppressing drugs linked to B12 deficiency

Overuse found to be an issue

Health Briefs

CPR, first-aid classes available online Heart Safe La Plata is offering online CPR and first-aid training to the community. People can sign up for and take the course ...

Exercise eases pain from breast cancer drugs, study finds

Supervised exercise may help relieve treatment-related pain among breast cancer patients, a new study finds. The study focused on hormonal therapies called aromatase inhibitors, w...

Breast cancer more manageable

SAN ANTONIO – Tens of thousands of women each year might be able to skip at least some of the grueling treatments for breast cancer – which can include surgery, heavy chemo and radiation – w...

Feds curb antibiotic use for livestock

Rules would make its use illegal to help animals gain weight

When tests turn up a surprise

What, if anything, should you be told about incidental findings?

Media saturation inflicts stress, trauma of tragedy

Prolonged consumption of negative news can harm your mental health

Fliers oppose calls on planes

Only 19 percent back cellphone use in cabins

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Paul Smith of Reservoir Mesa, was in with a couple of bobcat skins and a coyote hide, collecting bounty at the county treasurer’s office.” 75 years ago: “‘Pneumoni...

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