Community
Bridge scores
Dec. 21 Non-Life Master First: J. Skjold, I. Watters Second: K. Hasz, R. Houston Third: J. Mercer, J. Walter Fourth: B. Attwood, S. Zerbe Fifth: L. Arnold, R. Ayers Dec.…
Southwest Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Thank You Letter
A big thank you to Durango Herald proprietor Richard Ballantine for publishing, to my understanding, the first barter ad in the notices section of The Durango Herald. A Christmas party…
Community
Senior Calendar
2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Closed for New Year’s Day. Tuesday 9 a.m. Crafts. 9:15 a.m. Tai chi. 9:30 a.m. Zumba. 10:30 a.m. Watch Your Step…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: Beatrice Martin and Russell Dixon were married in Gallup, New Mexico, the week before Christmas. They returned to Aztec after a trip, “which took them through southern…
Community
High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Dan Harms will speak about future plans for La Plata Electric Association. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.
Horoscopes
Horoscope for December 29, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The Moon is in your sign, but “floating free.” This makes you unsure of what to do. Avoid major purchases and big decisions today.…
Religion
A top Church of England bishop scolds U.S. evangelicals for ‘uncritical’ support of Trump
Liverpool Bishop Paul Bayes attacked American evangelicals for their “uncritical support” of President Donald Trump, pictured, suggesting that “self-styled evangelicals” needed to think harder about their faith and values.Associated Press…
Food
You could be eating fresh local strawberries in winter if this researcher has her way
Offseason strawberries are not known for such great flavor – they come from too far away and are bred for sturdiness – but she’s betting her career that locally grown…
Health
The other big drug problem: Older people taking too many pills
Researchers estimate that 25 percent of people ages 65 to 69 take at least five prescription drugs to treat chronic conditions, a figure that jumps to nearly 46 percent for…
Travel
Postcard from Pyongyang: The airport now has Wi-Fi, sort of
But here’s a sign that might be changing. North Korea’s main internet provider appears to have put up a Wi-Fi trial balloon at the international departure area of Pyongyang’s airport.…
Southwest Life
Pecan weevil has New Mexico authorities on guard
Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte said growers statewide produced an estimated $213 million in pecans last year, with most of that coming from orchards in Dona Ana County. While the county…
And the West is History
And the West is History
25 years ago: After a vehicle collided with a snowplow outside Durango, La Plata County Commissioners asked residents to respect plow drivers and avoid parking along county roads after dark.…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for December 28, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Grab every chance to travel or broaden your horizons today, because this will please you. If you can’t travel, explore your own city. Talk…
Food
California gets ready to ignite cannabis culinary-arts scene
Move over, pot brownies. The world’s largest legal recreational marijuana market kicks off Monday in California, and the trendsetting state is set to ignite the cannabis culinary scene. Chefs and…
Southwest Life
Aid-in-dying process not as graceful as Colorado couple imagined
From acquiring medication to waiting for it to take effect, they encounter the unexpected
Travel
Where not to go in 2018: Overtourism, safety cited in Fodor’s list
The where not to go list is from Fodor’s, the travel guidebook publisher. Fodor’s “no list” includes places plagued by overtourism and destinations with safety issues. They range from a…
Religion
Washington’s new Bible museum talks a lot about Jews. So why are some Jews so skeptical?
Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld, of the modern Orthodox synagogue Ohev Shalom in Washington, examines a Torah exhibit at the Museum of the Bible.Michelle Boorstein/Washington Post The eight-story, cutting-edge $500 million institution,…
And the West is History
And the West is History
25 years ago: A resident who lived on County Road 318 reported an ongoing problem to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office that, for the last four years, his neighbor’s goats…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: Ross Pacheco of Marvel lost a horse during a tough fall and winter. An unusually high number of horses and cattle had died over a short period…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: Mrs. Idris Guire of Silverton stayed in Durango with her mother-in-law, Mrs. C.J. Guire, to receive treatment for her infected hand. Her hand was reported to be…
Food
This old-school holiday drink is cool again – and better than eggnog
I love the Brennan’s milk punch, more than I want to. As a card-carrying cocktail Scrooge, I hate loving something so obviously lovable. I admit: I take a little pleasure…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for December 27, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You feel restless today. You have that feeling that you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): A…
Food
Cortez deli offers locally raised meats, Hungarian style
Deli’s Mangalitsa is known as being the Kobe of pork
Southwest Life
New Mexico looks into cleaning up old copper mine near Cuba
Still, State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn says something needs to be done as heavy metals leach from the tainted soil. “It’s not going to go away,” Dunn said while standing…
Food
How to cook steak in 4 minutes – and keep it tender
Skewered Southwest Steak.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Both beef cuts are flat, quick-cooking and not especially tender. They come from different muscles of the animal (flank/belly vs. flat-iron/shoulder). Typically, a rectangular piece…
Travel
Controversy over wildlife tourism and selfies in the Amazon
World Animal Protection, an advocacy group, issued a report saying animals like sloths suffer when they’re kept in captivity for tourists to hold and photograph. Instagram is educating users about…
Health
Putting off dental care because of cost can backfire
Dr. Wayne Aldredge, president of the American Academy of Periodontology, demonstrates how dental floss should be used in Holmdel, N.J. Aldredge says many people use floss incorrectly, moving it in…
Religion
A parenting dilemma: Finding the religious meaning of Christmas gifts
Swimming against the tide of gift-giving is tough