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Science Says: How risky is that virus? Your mind may mislead

NEW YORK – Anna Alexander, a property manager in Virginia Beach, Virginia, started the day Monday thinking that she might avoid shaking hands because of the coronavirus outbreak. Then somebo...

DATE: Mar 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

China’s virus slowdown offers hope for global containment

The slowdown in coronavirus cases out of China offers a sliver of hope that the global outbreak can be controlled, but whether that can happen anytime soon without drastic measures remains t...

DATE: Mar 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

Animas Museum to host author presentation and signing with Jerry Day

Animas Museum will host an author presentation and signing with Jerry Day at 1 p.m. March 14 at the museum, 3065 West Second Ave. Celebrate the release of Jerry Day’s new book, “Rio Grande’...

DATE: Mar 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

HomesFund to host homebuyer education class

HomesFund will host a Homebuyer Education class from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 14 at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. The class will help attendees understand the programs o...

DATE: Mar 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Former uranium mines on Navajo Nation up for assessments

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Officials from the Navajo Nation and the federal government are taking a closer look at more than a dozen former uranium mines on the reservation. The tribe a...

DATE: Mar 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

U.S. House passes bill to expand Yucca House National Monument

Donated land parcel would protect ancient ruins, improve access

DATE: Mar 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Free talk to address mindfulness, trauma on March 6

Licensed professional counselor Janet Curry will present “Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Supporting Safety, Stability and Ease” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the Duran...

DATE: Mar 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Consultations about produce safety available March

The Produce Safety Collaborative will offer individual consultations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 23 at the Mancos Community Center. Appointments will be available for these topi...

DATE: Mar 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Sand Creek Massacre site draws indigenous people who pray for victims of genocide worldwide

EADS – The site sits hundreds of miles from any major city. There are no statues to admire, no gift shops to buy postcards, and no cheery activities for the kids. To get there, one must driv...

DATE: Mar 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Travel

San Juan Mountains Association to host Alpine Bank Full Moon Howler

San Juan Mountains Association will host the Alpine Bank Full Moon Howler from 6 to 9 p.m. March 7 beginning at Durango Nordic Center, 49786 Highway 550. Participants will experie...

DATE: Mar 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Center of Southwest Studies to host lecture about traditional technologies in Oaxaca, Mexico

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will host a free presentation by Laurie Webster and Shelby Tisdale, “Traditional Technologies Tour in Oaxaca, Mexico,” at 5:30 p.m. Wedn...

DATE: Feb 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life