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Women invited to join heart-health program
Health

Women invited to join heart-health program

February 3, 2017

Durango Herald file Women older than 40 with a body mass index over 24 who exercise less than once a week are eligible to join the program. A 12-week program,…

Alabama town expanding Harper Lee attractions
Travel

Alabama town expanding Harper Lee attractions

February 2, 2017

Working with Lee’s attorney Tonja Carter and others, local businessman and philanthropist George Landegger has purchased the 1909 bank building that housed the one-time office of Lee’s father A.C. Lee…

Hospice of Mercy to offer 8-week grief support group
Health

Hospice of Mercy to offer 8-week grief support group

February 1, 2017

Associated Press file Participants will have the opportunity to explore the processes associated with loss and grief, while building understanding and support among group participants. The group will meet at…

Tartine, the one-slice-fits-all sandwich
Food

Tartine, the one-slice-fits-all sandwich

January 29, 2017

Dorie Greenspan’s Roasted Ginger-Eggplant TartinesDeb Lindsey/The Washington Post Long before hip, small-plates restaurants and hole-in-the-wall diners were topping toasts with smashed avocado, olive-oil drizzled ricotta, squash roasted with maple syrup…

Southwest Oncology clinic recognized for quality care
Southwest Life

Southwest Oncology clinic recognized for quality care

January 29, 2017

Durango Herald file The program provides a three-year certification for outpatient hematology and oncology practices that meet nationally-recognized standards for cancer care. The evaluation looks at standards and practices, including…

Methodist church in Durango offers divorce-care program
Religion

Methodist church in Durango offers divorce-care program

January 27, 2017

Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file Participants will find hope, support and healing from the emotional stress and pain caused by divorce and separation. The 13-week program is $25 for adults and…

Public invited to nominate nurses for awards
Southwest Life

Public invited to nominate nurses for awards

January 27, 2017

Associated Press file The award ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. March 16 at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. The evening will begin with a silent art…

CSU to host workshop for farm and ranch families
Southwest Life

CSU to host workshop for farm and ranch families

January 27, 2017

Associated Press file The workshop will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at the La Plata County Extension Building, 2500 Main Ave. Jeff Tranel, CSU agricultural and…