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Steroids confirmed to help severely ill coronavirus patients

New studies confirm that multiple types of steroids improve survival for severely ill COVID-19 patients, cementing the cheap drugs as a standard of care. An analysis of pooled res...

Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times

Mental health therapists’ caseloads are bulging. Waiting lists for appointments are growing. And anxiety and depression are rising among Americans amid the coronavirus crisis, research sugge...

United plans to furlough 16,000 workers, fewer than expected

United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October, a smaller number than the airline predicted in July because thousands of workers agreed to leave with the tra...

United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees

United Airlines says it listened to customers and is dropping an unpopular $200 fee for most people who change a ticket for travel within the United States. “When we hear from cus...

Photo: Riverside Slide Snow Tunnel – 1882

The ‘Hanging Lake miracle’: Fire spares popular destination

Massive Grizzly Creek blaze scorches Glenwood Canyon, spares trail, waterway

Rapid $5 coronavirus test doesn’t need specialty equipment

WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results. The 15-minu...

No vacancy: Amid pandemic, motels stage a major comeback

Motels, those oft-neglected one-story destinations typically spurned by affluent travelers, are having an upswing. They can thank COVID-19. Road trippers and travelers seeking to ...

‘HISTORY LIVE!’ returns with month of events

“HISTORY LIVE! Durango” will launch its second annual series of free September events despite the coronavirus. Under the auspices of Colorado Humanities, “HISTORY LIVE! Durango” ...

Former Magpies owners welcome new owners

With feelings of gratitude and endings, Tom and Geri Mulligan welcome the new owners of Magpies Newsstand Cafe to downtown Durango! Jack and Denda Graves, hailing from Oklahoma, a...

Bridge Scores

Durango Bridge Club Bridge Results – All Pairs Received 50+ Points Aug. 20 – Open Pairs First: D. Segrest/M. Segrest Second: J. Phillips/S. Sndyer Third: E. K...

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group to host virtual meeting

The Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet virtually Tuesday via Zoom. The group consists of survivors and men who have been recently diagnosed with prostate issues...