Installed at St. John’s College by graduates, the device is a remake of long-lost originals devised by Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe in the late 16th century to chart the location…
This photo was taken in front of a Bayfield drugstore and barbershop nearly 110 years ago. The structure housing the drugstore still exists at the northwest corner of Mill and…
Mankind all over the globe has grappled with the morning-after effects of booze since our ancestors first gobbled up that overripe fruit that made them feel so good – and…
Icelandic ocean rower Fiann Paul blowing a horn in a scene from “The Impossible Row,” documenting endurance athlete Colin O’Brady and his crew’s crossing of the treacherous icy waters of…
and Wildlife builds structure for winter campers
Beyleigh and Brendon Farley, Hesperus, Blakely Kiala, 5 pounds 5 ounces, 3:46 p.m. Nov. 6. Kayla Florez and Deven Jacquez, Farmington, Amia Larae, 6 pounds 4 ounces, 10:24 p.m. Nov.…
Charlie Landsman, La Plata County coordinator, Wildfire Adapted Partnership, will discuss the importance of fire mitigation and local programs available to the community. The meeting is open to all and…
3-6 p.m. Wednesday: Basic first aid.6-10 p.m. Wednesday: Adult/child/infant CPR.6-10 p.m. Jan, 15: Adult/child/infant CPR and CPR for health care professionals.All community classes are held at the Durango Fire &…
It is a group that crosses denominations and geography and has companions around the world. The frequency of attacks has faith leaders and law enforcement grappling with how to protect…
Guests were grateful for the wine, non-spirited soft drinks and ham donated by Sandy and Mike Bruce. Members brought other goodies to share and officially welcomed new members. The traditional…
I also want to thank our ambulance drivers, especially the one who humored my youngest son, 4, who thinks he is Spider-Man, and the one who gave him a toy…
I am happy to report that with the support of these wonderful local media partners and generous donations from the community, we did it! Because of the generosity of so…
Compost company, nonprofits help divert items away from landfill
Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde National Park.The Journal file As part of the planning process, the Park Service is initiating a 30-day comment period about the preliminary concepts. The public…
The Newseum closed its Pennsylvania Avenue location Dec. 31. It attracted millions of visitors but lacked a solid financial plan to stay afloat. The mission of the Newseum is to…
The class will cover: Understanding the programs offered by HomesFund; understanding a credit score report and how to improve a credit score; reviewing a household budget and learning tips to…
The class is ideally suited for seniors, those new to yoga or for those who want to relax and restore. Restorative classes are offered monthly. Drop-ins and beginners are welcome…
The Elks National Hoop Shoot is a free-throw contest for children ages 8 to 13. Beginning at the local level, winning contestants advance through district, state, regional and national competitions.…
Neighbors gather Dec. 29 near a rabbi’s residence in Monsey, N.Y., to show their support after a stabbing during a Hanukkah celebration. The attack was the 19th anti-Semitic incident in…
Collection of shed antlers is prohibited on all public lands west of Interstate 25 from Jan. 1 to April 30.Courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife CPW The closures reduce disturbance…
Creamy Celery Root Soup with Tahini.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Celery root, the soup’s main ingredient, brings an inherent creaminess when pureed. Canned white beans enrich that further, blending into the soup…
They were on the train, sharing massive platters of seafood paella and packed into Anton Gaudí’s mind-bending architectural jewels. And then there was me. The solo female traveler in Barcelona.…
of Reclamation seeks solution for salinity-control site
A sign at the Rockland County Health Department in Pomona, N.Y., explains the local state of emergency regarding a measles outbreak. There were nearly 1,300 case of measles in the…
The Guitar Hotel had its grand opening this fall on the tribe’s land in Hollywood, once only a trailer park and some smoke shops. It’s the latest step in the…
The Nativity set up in St. Peter’s Square in 2012 at the Vatican. The Nativity scene now recreated in town squares and churches worldwide was originally conceived by St. Francis…
1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Ongoing events 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby Storytime. For infants to 18 months. Music, stories, fingerplays, counting rhymes and…
On Oct. 7, 1915, Colorado native Jack Dempsey, left, took on Andy Malloy in a 10-round boxing match at the Gem Theater in Durango. The Gem was located at the…
The event theme is “It’s a beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Dinner will consist of smothered burritos, tacos, nachos, tiger juice, a vegetable tray and other beverages. This is an…
Here’s what we’ll be drinking in 2020.Goran Kosanovic/Washington Post Those are possibilities, according to a new report by Nielsen forecasting the liquids we’ll be pouring down our throats in 2020.…
