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The best credit card for your traveling needs
Chase’s Sapphire Reserve credit card comes out on top in comparison with the Citi Prestige card and the Platinum Card from American Express. But because travelers have individual goals, they…
Travel
Belgrade perfume shop keeps dying craft alive
The Sava Perfumery is the only one of its kind still remaining in Belgrade – a small family business of home-made perfumes and other beauty products, the kind that once…
Travel
Coast Guard’s last lightkeeper looks to 300-year milestone
The nation’s first and oldest lighthouse station and its unique keeper are celebrating a milestone. Boston Light turns 300 on Wednesday. The U.S. Coast Guard’s last resident lightkeeper, Sally Snowman,…
Health
More cases of superbug precursor reported, but no spread
A microbiologist works with tubes of bacteria samples in an antimicrobial resistance and characterization lab within the Infectious Disease Laboratory at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.…
Religion
Retired pope offers final reflections on papacy, Francis
Pope Francis, right, greets Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. In a new book, The Last Conversations, by Benedict and German journalist Peter Seewald, the retired pope reflects on his papacy.Associated Press…
Religion
Durango Dharma Center offers mindfulness meditation course
Durango Herald file photo The course will include teachings, discussions, guided meditation and homework. New and experienced meditators are welcome. To register or for more information, visit www.durangodharmacenter.org. For questions,…
Religion
Presentations at St. Columba to address ‘Year of Mercy’
Durango Herald file photo Ames will discuss the “Year of Mercy” as a vessel for amazing grace, helping to understand the grace that comes with change. Ames will also preach…
Religion
First United Methodist to explore power of words
Associated Press file photo The sermons will discuss the power of words in family life, at work, in the digital age and in the political arena, and explain how to…
Religion
Christ the King to thank first responders to Sept. 11 attacks
Associated Press file photo First responders will be honored and thanked for their service on the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. All are welcome. Attendees are asked to…
Travel
Airbnb apologizes for racism complaints, outlines changes
Vacation rental giant announces changes to reservation policies
Health
Mercy conference to focus on improving trauma care
Medical health professionals hone in on skills to treat patients in remote areas
Health
Rocky Mountain Health to discontinue individual coverage
Rocky Mountain Health Plans will no longer provide individual health insurance to people in Southwest Colorado after Dec. 31. The cancellation applies only to individual plans. RMHP employer and group…
Health
Mercy to hold Journey of Hope cancer benefit walk/run Oct. 1
The Mercy Health Foundation will hold its 22nd annual Journey of Hope 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Oct. 1 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, 1010 Three Springs Blvd.Durango Herald file…
Southwest Life
Tough forest management questions face Wolf Creek area
Workshop to explore future management
Food
The Grapevine: Don’t leave blind tastings to the experts
By studying a wine’s appearance and bouquet, you can learn almost everything about it, including its grape varietal, vintage, alcohol content and region. For aficionados, connoisseurs and professionals, these skills…
And the West is History
The West is History
75 YEARS AGO: “Center High School will provide the initial opposition for the Durango Demons football team, now in the process of development under the tutelage of coach Ronald Crawford.…
Health
Zika remains global emergency, as virus spreads
The World Health Organization says the outbreak of Zika remains an international health emergency and noted the virus is continuing to infect new countries.Associated Press file The U.N. health agency…
Travel
A Manhattan revival: 15 years after Sept. 11, downtown is thriving
The revitalization of the city’s downtown, powered by $30 billion in government and private investment, includes not just the reconstruction of the World Trade Center site, but also two new…
Health
More U.S. adults use marijuana, don’t think it’s risky
In 2014, about 1 in 8 adults said they used marijuana in the past year, up from 1 in 10 in 2002. The number of marijuana users grew to about…