Purgatory resort opened on Saturday, Nov. 21, for the 2020-21 ski season amidst rising cases of COVID-19, but resort officials say they believe that skiers and snowboarders can be safe if they wear their masks, practice social distancing, and come prepared to stay outside, because indoor facilities will be closed.

More and more teenagers are finding themselves in charge of their younger siblings while staying home without adult supervision during the pandemic. And to ensure the safety of children left home on their own, United Way of Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners Child Advocacy Center are offering a Safe Sitter Class for area kids.

The Durango Train, taking a cue from it's successful socially-distanced summer train from Rockwood to the Cascade Wye this summer, will run the Polar Express for the holidays with adaptations to accommodate health precautions in the midst of the pandemic.

Eso Terra Cidery in Dolores hunts for rare varieties of apples in Montezuma and La Plata counties' heritage orchards to make its unique hard ciders.

Are your eyes itchy? Scratchy? Burning all the time? You may have dry-eye syndrome, and you may require more than over-the-counter treatments. Learn what's available.

Even if you don't have a family history of breast cancer, don't avoid your annual mammogram screening if you're 40 years old or older.

The Southwest Health Alliance, a local insurance cooperative, promises to lower health-insurance premiums by more than 35 percent. Learn more about the program.

The Powerhouse Science Center hosts a fun exhibit about dinosaurs curated by the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Learn about the latest discoveries and research. Sponsored by TruWest and Keesee Motors.

Dr. Doug offers tips on how you can help your kids solve their own problems. It’ll make your life easier, and it will build resiliency and problem-solving skills in your kids.

City of Cortez sales-tax-revenue collections are the best they’ve been in five years, all because area residents are shopping local rather than heading out of town to Farmington or Durango to shop for groceries, alcohol or pot.