Southwest Life - The Durango Herald

Spanish resorts languish while Madrid hosts Europe’s parties

MADRID – In Madrid, the real party starts at 11 p.m. after the bars close – and curfew kicks in. That’s when young, polyglot groups of revelers from Italy, the Netherlands, German...

DATE: Mar 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Travel

As endangered birds lose their songs, they can’t find mates

WASHINGTON – Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes – and have less success attracting ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

COVID-19 vaccine found highly effective in real-world U.S. study

NEW YORK – The U.S. government’s first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studies. The two vacc...

DATE: Mar 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Photo: Balligers at Lechner Field Ski Area – Ca. 1940

DATE: Mar 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Shots in little arms: COVID-19 vaccine testing turns to kids

The 9-year-old twins didn’t flinch as each received test doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine – and then a sparkly bandage to cover the spot. “Sparkles make everything better,” decl...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Sheltered from virus, Kauai plans cautious return to tourism

Sheltered from virus, Kauai begins to loosen restrictions

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Travel

Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of U.S.

With nearly two-thirds of the United States abnormally dry or worse, the government’s spring forecast offers little hope for relief, especially in the West where a devastating megadrought ha...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Janowsky family grateful for support

The family of Andy Janowsky would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the community of Durango. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the many acts of kindness, tribute and honor extended t...