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Rocky Mountain Farmers Union fellows application deadline is Jan. 2

The Rocky Mountain Farmers Union fellows application is available online at Th program is geared toward people interested in taking the next step in agricultural leadership and enhancing t...

DATE: Dec 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Vaping illness death count surpasses 50 in U.S.

NEW YORK – The death toll in the vaping illness outbreak has topped 50, U.S. health officials said Thursday, Dec. 12. The 52 deaths in 26 states are among the 2,409 hospitalized c...

DATE: Dec 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

U.S. approves fish oil-based drug for cutting heart risks

TRENTON, N.J. – U.S. regulators on Friday approved expanded use of a fish oil-based drug for preventing serious heart complications in high-risk patients already taking cholesterol-lowering ...

DATE: Dec 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

33 genius travel hacks to upgrade your holiday trips

So it begins: The holidays are upon us, and with them, the crush of holiday travel. Here, the best pearls of wisdom from Travel Genius, Bloomberg’s original podcast that delivers ...

DATE: Dec 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Photo: Early skiing

DATE: Dec 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Wolf initiative supporters turn in thousands of signatures

Backers need 124,000 for 2020 ballot question; opponents prepare campaign

DATE: Dec 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Travelers plant trees to reforest the world

Organizations allow you to put planting on your itinerary

DATE: Dec 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Research team in New Mexico to take fresh look at delicate artifacts

ALBUQUERQUE – Sandals and baskets that have withstood the ravages of time will be among the perishable artifacts analyzed by a team of scientists looking to learn more about a corner of the ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Farmington Public Library to host winter solstice celebration

Farmington Public Library will host its annual Winter Solstice Celebration at 11:45 a.m. Saturday at the library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Since 2003, the library has celebrated the Winter Solst...

DATE: Dec 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Community

Know Your Dough grateful for teachers, sponsor

Know Your Dough, a nonprofit that provides tailored, in-person financial wellness programs for local youths, would like to thank Bayfield Middle School and the seventh grade teachers, Taylor...

DATE: Dec 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Community

Marvel Grange to host Waffle Night

Marvel Grange will host Waffle Night at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Marvel Grange Hall, 217 C.R. 133A in Marvel. The grange will celebrate Christmas. Bring a topping for the waffles ...

DATE: Dec 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Community

A Rockin’ Snowdown announces beer release party

A Rockin’ Snowdown will host a beer release party at 5 p.m. Thursday at Ska Brewing, Bodo Park, 225 Girard St. Snowdown and Ska have teamed up for the official Rockin’ Snowdown 2020 Beer, Tu...

DATE: Dec 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Community