Southwest Life - The Durango Herald

Climate change is making Rocky Mountain forests more flammable now than at any time in the past 2,000 years

By Philip Higuera, The University of Montana; Bryan Shuman, University of Wyoming, and Kyra Wolf, The University of Montana The exceptional drought in the U.S. West has people across the re...

DATE: Jun 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Women’s Resource Center reopens

For over a year, Women's Resource Center has served clients over the phone in an attempt to do offer services while limiting the spread of COVID-19. The office reopened to foot traffic Tuesd...

DATE: Jun 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center seeks volunteers for summer program

Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center seeks volunteers to serve as mentors during the Summer Health Careers Institute that will take place July 21 to Aug. 3. The program expose...

DATE: Jun 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Axis Health System launches community counseling program

Axis Health System has launched a free Community Counseling Program with appointments available virtually or in-person. The program offers these services: Individual and family support...

DATE: Jun 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Scientists hail golden age to trace bird migration with tech

TAKOMA PARK, Md. – A plump robin wearing a tiny metal backpack with an antenna hops around a suburban yard in Takoma Park, then plucks a cicada from the ground for a snack. Ecologist Emily W...

DATE: Jun 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective

Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its COVID-19 shot was highly effective against the disease and also protected against variants in a large study in the U.S. and Mexico, potentially offering the world yet another weapon against the virus at a time when developing countries are desperate for doses.

DATE: Jun 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health