Southwest Life - The Durango Herald

No COVID-19 testing at home yet but quicker options coming

WASHINGTON – Home testing for the new coronavirus may sound like a good idea, but U.S. regulators say it’s still too risky. They’ve stopped companies that quickly launched home-te...

DATE: Apr 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

Photo: 1881 – Moving the European

DATE: Apr 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Mancos seed drive echoes WWII victory gardens

Farms, groups launch drive to encourage self-sufficiency

DATE: Apr 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

How to talk to others about not traveling during the coronavirus pandemic

Explain the risks through constructive conversation

DATE: Apr 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Travel

Colorado scientists adjust to new pace under coronavirus

DENVER (AP) – COVID-19 has launched an unprecedented scope of businesses requiring remote work. However, some jobs just can’t be done remotely. In Colorado’s academic world, there...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces February births

These children were born at Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center in February: Valeria Skarbek and John Oâ€™Neal, Durango, Valeria May, 7 pounds, 7:58 a.m. Feb. 3. ...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango Public Library offering instant digital library cards

Durango Public Library is now offering La Plata County residents an instant digital library card. Residents who haven’t had a chance to get a physical library card can still access the libra...

DATE: Apr 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

How to recreate responsibly outside during a disease pandemic

It’s OK to get outdoors, but don’t forget social-distancing guidelines

DATE: Apr 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Thank you to Sara and La Plata County Office

What a wonderful town I live in! I am 87 years old. I have a bad digestive problem. When the water on my street was turned off, due to a leak, I was in a panic. Not being able to flush my to...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Thank you from Womenade

The Womenade Council would like to thank the donors for their support of our community. Despite not having the fundraising event, donors mailed funds to the Women’s Resource Center providing...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Local business owner encourages others to join in donating

Dot of Dot’s Durango Goldendoodles will donate any money over $2,000 on a purchase of a Goldendoodle from her to the Durango Food Bank. Six Goldendoodles are currently available. ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community