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Pandemic mystery: Scientists focus on COVID’s animal origins

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery. Most scientists believe it emerged in the wild and jumped from bats to ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Iconic sheer trail at Zion National Park to require permits

SALT LAKE CITY – Zion National Park will soon require reservations to hike a famous southern Utah trail perched on the edge of a red-rock cliff, officials announced Friday. As of April 1, pe...

DATE: Dec 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Travel

How can I protect myself from the new omicron variant?

How can I protect myself from the new omicron variant? The same way you guard against COVID-19 caused by any other variant: Get vaccinated if you haven’t yet, get a booster if you’re eligibl...

DATE: Dec 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Fulfilling our mission with educators as our guide

The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative’s mission is to strengthen diverse communities by providing pathways in career readiness and higher education for students to build 21st centur...

DATE: Dec 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

And the West is History: D&RGW Train Wreck – 1958

DATE: Dec 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Bridge Scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent Nov. 28 – Open Pairs First: W. Caplan/D. Squires Second: C. Garland/E. Dorminy Third: W. Schultz/D....

DATE: Dec 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

As visitor pressure rises, public land managers face new challenges

Education, partnerships are vital tools for handling recreation growth in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Dec 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

SJBPH increases access to antibody treatments

San Juan Basin Public Health announced that Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s mobile unit administering monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19 became available in L...

DATE: Nov 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Will flight restrictions help as new virus variant emerges?

A new coronavirus variant identified in southern Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease. The risks of the variant, called omicron, ar...

DATE: Nov 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Travel

What we know and don't know about omicron variant

GENEVA – The World Health Organization says it could still take some time to get a full picture of the threat posed by omicron, a new variant of the coronavirus as scientists worldwide scram...

DATE: Nov 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

December library events

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Events by date Dec. 1, 1-3 p.m.: SJBPH Free Rapid HIV and Hep C Tests. San Juan Basin Public ...

DATE: Nov 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge Scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent Nov. 7 – Open Pairs First: M. Zempel/J. Mullins Second: A. Koehler/T. Koehler Third: S....

DATE: Nov 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community