High demand for flu shots? Experts hope to avoid ‘twindemic’

October is prime time for flu vaccinations, and the U.S. and Europe are gearing up for what experts hope is high demand as countries seek to avoid a “twindemic” with COVID-19. “Th...

U.S. panel tackles race, poverty in virus vaccine priorities

A U.S. advisory panel made recommendations Friday for who should be first in line to get COVID-19 vaccine, including a plea for special efforts by states and cities to get the shots to low-i...

Virus has Chinese tourists heading for domestic destinations

HONG KONG – Millions of Chinese tourists usually spend their weeklong National Day holidays traveling abroad. This year, travel restrictions because the coronavirus pandemic mean ...

Photo: Durango Downtown view – 1918

Cortez couple receives archaeology award

McBrides help landowners identify ancient sites

Push on to protect historic sites outside Chaco park

Survey finds about 4,200 ancient locations

Bridge Scores

Durango Bridge Club Online Play Results – All Partners received 50+ percent Sept. 24 – Open Pairs North-South First: M. Swanson/L. Hawk Second: B. Gantner/L. Anderson ...

Rotary Club of Durango to meet

Justin Boga will speak about the public defender’s role within the legal system at a virtual meeting of the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom. Boga has been the...

Powerhouse to host Plazapalooza

Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio, will present Plazapalooza from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday on the Powerhouse plaza. Enjoy live music and local food vendors. A cash bar wil...

SWCAHEC hosts mask competition

Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center, a nonprofit organization that supports community health and health education, is rolling out a Halloween Mask Design Contest on Facebook t...

Registration opens for the 17th annual Festival of Trees

Registration is open for the 17th Annual Festival of Trees, a holiday tradition supporting Southwest Colorado’s children and adults with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities ...

Apple Days festival to take place

The 12th Annual Apple Days festival will take place Oct. 10 at Durango Farmers Market. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival will be different than the usual Buckley Par...