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Elk rescued from Colorado mine shaft

Hiker: ‘Something was drawing me to go up there’

DATE: Apr 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Journalist tackles recovery in new podcast

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) – At times, listening to the path that Vic Vela has taken can be numbing. Yet, when he speaks about his journey, brutal honesty has to be there. “My pa...

DATE: Apr 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

A Global Day of Giving and Unit to take place May 5

In response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19, a global fundraising effort is set to take place May 5. #GivingTuesdayNow will be an international day of giving and unity aimed at ...

DATE: Apr 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango resident Kelly Goodwin earns dean’s award with distinction

Kelly Goodwin, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2020, has earned the fall 2019 Dean’s Award with Distinction. Goodwin is from Durango and is a graduate of Cinco Ranch H...

DATE: Apr 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Food drive bins available at local schools

As of Thursday, food drive bins are available from 3 to 7 p.m. in front of Needham, Park and Riverview Elementary Schools. Food collected will directly benefit Manna soup kitchen. ...

DATE: Apr 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Thank you from Jean Pearthree

Jean Pearthree, who turned 98 years old Wednesday, and her caregiver Maddison Mason wished to express their gratefulness for all the birthday cards and phone calls Jean has received from fri...

DATE: Apr 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge Scores

DURANGO BRIDGE CLUB SCORES ONLINE PLAY (ALL PAIRS SCORED 50+ PERCENT) April 21 â€“ Open Game North-South First: L. Anderson/B. Gantner Second: W. Caplan/D. Squires ...

DATE: Apr 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Know Your Dough grateful for support

Know Your Dough, a nonprofit that provides tailored, in-person financial wellness programs for local youths, would like to thank Park Elementary School and the second grade teachers, Maggie ...

DATE: Apr 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

San Juan Regional mounts rapid, flexible response to pandemic

Hospital staff began meeting about coronavirus in January

DATE: Apr 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Colorado Parks and Wildlife accepting applications for Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting applications for a two-year membership to the statewide Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable. The application period is open now through May 12. ...

DATE: Apr 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

2 cats in New York state test positive for coronavirus

NEW YORK – Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednes...

DATE: Apr 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

Delta records 1st quarterly loss in 5-plus years; worse is on the way

Delta Air Lines, the biggest and most profitable U.S. airline, lost $534 million in the first quarter, a setback that will appear trivial when the full force of the pandemic is revealed in t...

DATE: Apr 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Travel