Health
Climb Out of the Darkness to highlight maternal mental health
Durango event will be held June 25
Southwest Lifestyle
Travel
Woman crosses West to fulfill a last wish
Will leaves $800,000 to dozen national wildlife refuges, parks
Health
Class to train cottage-food, egg producers about safety, more
Durango Herald file Requirements for a cottage-food business will be covered, including food safety, safe-food handling, cross-contamination and cross-contact of food allergens, temperature control for safe-food preparation, storage, transport and…
Health
Herbal first-aid class to be held in Bayfield
du1-i-syn Local herbalists Kate Brunner, Kate Husted and Zita Xavier will speak about herbs for summer homes and adventure first-aid kits. The program is free and open to all. Registration…
Health
Mercy named to 100 Great Community Hospitals list
Durango Herald file The list recognizes quality, patient satisfaction and overall excellence. To view the complete list, visit http://bit.ly/2qWO9oV.
Southwest Life
Zink family celebrates a century at Waterfall Ranch
Ed Zink and his daughter, Kristi Zink, stand between a wetland and a hay field on the family farm in the Animas Valley north of Durango. The Zinks will celebrate…
Travel
Summer of Love turns 50: San Francisco puts spotlight on counterculture
San Francisco celebrates with festivals, exhibits, lectures
Community
‘Awesome’ Annie McKonly celebrates 10 years at the Rec Center
Annie McKonly is celebrating her 10-year anniversary at the Durango Community Recreation Center.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald “Early intervention with autism is key. It was hard for her at first and she…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for June 19, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Something going on behind the scenes might surprise you or catch you off guard today. Don’t worry – in a relative way, this is…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for June 18, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Although you might have clever moneymaking ideas today, you should guard your possessions against loss or theft. Something unusual might affect your finances. GEMINI…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for June 17, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You are the financial wizard of the zodiac, so it’s a small wonder that you are focused on money right now. Fortunately, you have…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for June 16, 2007
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Remember: This is your best year to improve your job or get a better one. You can improve your health, too. GEMINI (May 21…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for June 14, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): This is a poor day to have important discussions about finances because you will be shot down. Postpone this kind of discussion for another…
Health
Drones carrying defibrillators could aid heart emergencies
A drone at a testing site in Lincoln, Neb. An experimental study in Sweden suggests drones equipped with heart defibrillators could help with response times for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Drones…
Food
Eat Local Harvest Dinner to return in 2017
Event celebrates La Plata County’s produce, meats, beverages
Food
Sweet sizzlin’ beans! Fancy names may boost healthy dining
Roasted carrot hummus with crudite and pita chips at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York. In an experiment at a Stanford University cafeteria, researchers got more diners to…
Travel
River pilgrimage takes paddlers on 400-mile spiritual quest
For four days, the 82-year-old retired doctor was part of the first leg of a 40-day pilgrimage of canoeists and kayakers of all faiths along the 400-mile river, New England’s…
Health
Obesity rising in nations rich and poor, especially in kids
Obese patients wash their plates after lunch at the Aimin Fat Reduction Hospital in Tianjin, China. The hospital uses a combination of diet, exercise and traditional Chinese acupuncture to treat…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for June 13, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): This is an excellent day for business and commerce. Discussions and negotiations might boost your income or lead to future profits. If you’re out…
Food
Campers at Fort Lewis College to cook competitively
Teens to compete in Iron Chef-style event for health-careers camp
Southwest Life
FireWise offers rebate on chipper rentals
du1-i-syn The program will reimburse residents $150 per day or 50 percent of the chipper-rental cost or mitigation-contractor cost. Rebates are also available to homeowner associations that sponsor a chipping…
Southwest Life
‘Little Legs Adventures’ to be held in June, July, August
du1-i-syn The program is free and sponsored by San Juan Mountains Association, San Juan National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office. Registration is encouraged. For more…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for June 12, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Travel plans will be canceled, changed or interrupted today. Likewise, school schedules could change. Stay on your toes so you are not caught off…
Southwest Life
Drill to simulate massive biohazard outbreak
Health department to stage event to deliver medication
Travel
Minutes from U.S., museum tells story of the Mexican Revolution
Cultural sites, in particular on the Mexican side, rarely get much attention. But within a 20-minute walk from the Stanton Street Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas, visitors to…
Southwest Life
San Juan Regional Medical Center to offer midwifery services in Aztec
du1-i-syn Certified nurse-midwives will offer care for women through all stages of life. Services include prenatal visits and education, postnatal care and well-woman exams. To schedule an appointment or for…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for June 11, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Finances are on your mind right now, which is why you are full of moneymaking ideas. Some of you are planning major purchases as…
Travel
Flying with pets: How to make it easier for them and you, too
Traveling with pets has become easier thanks to pet-friendly hotels. But air travel is a bigger challenge than a road trip, and many owners worry about risks to the pets’…