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Nurses weigh their principles versus safety in virus fight

Paramedics rushed another critical COVID-19 patient into the emergency room, and Chicago nurse Cynthia Riemer felt her adrenaline kick in. “Your heart starts racing,” she said. “Y...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

Second U.S. study for COVID-19 vaccine uses skin-deep shots

WASHINGTON – U.S. researchers have opened another safety test of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine, this one using a skin-deep shot instead of the usual deeper jab. The pinch shoul...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks comments on elk management plans

The draft herd management plans for elk in Southwest Colorado are now available for review on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website. Hunters and the public are invited to submit comments a...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative invites new members

Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative invites the farming community to join them this season and learn about the launch of their online marketplace, Farm Flex Market, on May 1. The Farm Flex mark...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

La Plata County hay bank offers hay to farmers in need

La Plata County hay bank has a limited amount of hay available for horse owners who are not able to work and need a little bit of help feeding their horses. For an application, em...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Coronavirus sparks run on chicks, agricultural products

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – The novel coronavirus and Utah’s magnitude 5.7 earthquake are prompting residents to flock to farm and ranching stores across the state, with this season’s crop of chic...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Government lawyer named as new Grand Canyon park leader

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. – A veteran lawyer for the U.S. Interior Department has been appointed as the new superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park, a crown jewel of the park sy...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Opening date for McPhee boat ramp delayed

May 1 is tentative date; breakwater needs repair

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Cattle conflicts prompt killing of endangered Mexican wolves

ALBUQUERQUE – The killing of four Mexican gray wolves by U.S. wildlife officials has drawn the ire of environmentalists who say management of the species is undercutting efforts to restore t...

DATE: Apr 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Most people on Antarctica cruise ship have the coronavirus

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – Nearly 60% of 217 people – many from Australia, Europe and the United States – on board a cruise ship off the coast of Uruguay have tested positive for the new coronavi...

DATE: Apr 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Travel

Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado offers resources

For 332,000 Coloradans affected by Alzheimer’s disease, COVID-19 has created new challenges. Caring for loved ones with dementia in homes already poses many challenges. Doing it under the “s...

DATE: Apr 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Library’s list of online resources offers education and entertainment

Librarians at Durango Public Library have created a list of free online resources for all ages. View the list for education and entertainment ideas, including homework and ebook resources fo...

DATE: Apr 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

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