Associated Press file<br><br>The term “evangelical” became popular decades ago as a way to tamp down differences, emphasizing that all people under its umbrella, regardless of denomination, agree to embrace the…
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in the frigid northeastern Chinese city is known for massive, elaborate and colorfully lit ice sculptures featuring animals, cartoon characters and landmarks. Some…
75 years ago: An advertisement for Graden’s cosmetics department said, “Elmo special formula cream. Limited time only $1. Gives a youthful, velvety appearance to the throat … aids in correcting…
La Plata Council on Aging is a volunteer organization and serves the Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio senior centers. For more information, call 551-0582, email [email protected] or visit www.laplatacoa.com.
Associated Press file Christians struggle with this question because Christianity centers on the idea of forgiveness. Step one in becoming a Christian is acknowledging that you are a sinner in…
On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration approved AstraZeneca PLC’s Lynparza, the first drug aimed at women with advanced breast cancer caused by an inherited flawed gene.Courtesy of AstraZeneca via…
Associated Press file Gardeners and farmers will learn how to stretch the Southwest Colorado growing season and extend garden life into cooler months. Topics will range from basic techniques, such…
The talk will present new research, some with unexpected results, about the Fremont culture in Northwest Colorado from data collected by the Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office.…
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Surprise opportunities to travel might drop in your lap today. If you want to take advantage of this, act quickly because this window of…
All are welcome to pray for the dignity of life at the church. The rosary will be led every half hour throughout the day. For more information, call 247-0044.
Jan. 4 Non-Life Master First: J. Skjold, I. Watters Second: L. Hawk, M. Swanson Third: J. Mercer, J. Walter Jan. 5 Open Pairs First: B. Gantner, C.L. Lappen Second: S.…
Sunday Quadrivium “Uncommon Folk” concert, 3 p.m., Noble Hall, Roshong Recital Hall. Monday “Voices in Action” Martin Luther King Jr. Day march, 12:10 p.m., Reed Library, Room 144. “Voices in…
Know Your Dough, a local nonprofit that provides financial literacy for youth and young adults, extends gratitude to Alpine Bank for sponsoring two financial literacy classes at Durango Montessori. We…
2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tuesday 9 a.m. Crafts 9:15 a.m. Tai chi. 9:30 a.m. Zumba. 10 a.m. AARP…
The book After Buddhism: Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age by Stephen Batchelor will guide classes, and participants will deepen their understanding of the Buddha’s teachings and learn how…
Harry Strohauer stands near one of the damaged areas in his field east of LaSalle, Colo. As a result of high ground water Strohauer has seen salt deposits like this…
75 years ago: It had been 14 years since Guy Shepard and Graden Weinland closed on a purchase of interest in the Channell Motor Co. 50 years ago: Preliminary registration…
Investigators mark the spot where spent bullet casing fell next several bodies lying on a road in the town of Navolato, Sinaloa state, Mexico. Five states in Mexico have gotten…
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): This is a good day to study something that is challenging and difficult because you will stay focused. You are motivated to learn something…
Guinn Unger, co-chair of the Indivisible Durango Health Care and Senior Issues Committee, will give a presentation called “Obamacare, Trumpcare and Health Care: Facts and Fiction.” The meeting is free…
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Don’t agree to important decisions with partners or close friends today. Just keep things light. Avoid spending money on anything other than gas and…
Switching inspection hours would make mid-April date possible
Preliminary statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism late Wednesday showed Spain had 82 million visitors from other countries last year, an increase of nearly 9 percent from 2016. The…
Witnesses and overseas activists say paramilitary People’s Armed Police forces used excavators and dynamite on Tuesday to destroy the Golden Lampstand Church in the city of Linfen in Shanxi province.…
Durango Herald file Conversely, women and men are shamed if we don’t want nearly as much sex as our partner, or if we’re inexperienced in bed. We worry that we…
75 years ago: U.S. Highway 550, Durango to Silverton, was blocked by several snow slides. 50 years ago: There were nearly twice as many births as there were deaths in…
75 years ago: A blizzard on Cumbres Pass held up trains from the east. 50 years ago: F. Donald Collins, the newly appointed officer of the Durango Social Security office,…
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding says the sculpture unveiled Thursday highlights the careers and roles the dairy industry plays in the state. The sculpture features renderings of a cow and a…
Copenhagen police say the bottle – which is worth $1.3 million, according to its owner – was recovered intact. Police say the investigation is continuing. The vessel is made of…
