I say I was forlorn, and I was, but only partly: A winter visit to the dreamy deep-red caverns and arches that stretch across eastern Utah had been something of…
A reflection of America’s complex faith landscape
The Lifetree Café will meet Wednesday and May 18 at the First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. The café is designed to be a comfortable place to explore life…
75 years ago: ”All licensed physicians and surgeons who are selective service registrants were urged today by Brigadier Gen. Harrold H. Richardson to apply for commissions in the medical reserve…
Durango-based program needs place to share its more than 70 varieties
Mercy Regional Medical Center received its eighth consecutive “A” grade for patient safety since the fall of 2012.Durango Herald file Mercy was one of 798 hospitals in the nation to…
Several organizations will work together Saturday in the Hay Gulch area to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season. The Vista de Oro Property Owners Association, in partnership with the Fort…
Free dental clinics for La Plata County students will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school-based health centers May 17 at Durango High School and May…
75 years ago: ”Bruce Sullivan, La Plata county sheriff, is the man for our money when it comes to a foot race with any other sheriff anywhere near his age.…
of these is the Cronut, the other is food plagiarism – and you can’t stop it
75 years ago: “Mrs. Raymond Israel, contrary to reports, says she has not resigned her teaching position at Cascade School. She will finish the term, she said today.” 50 years…
75 years ago: “Durango student musical organizations under the direction of instructor Al Ruland turned a three-day contest trip to Pueblo Music Festival – Thursday, Friday and Saturday – into…
We reach Everest Base Camp on a sunny but chilly afternoon, after an eight-day trek that stretched our physical and mental limits. Aching knees from steep descents and headaches from…
Hotel rooms already are going fast in Wyoming and other states along the path of next year’s solar eclipse. The total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017, will be the…
the country, uneasy neighbors put up resistance
75 years ago: “Your last chance to see it. ‘Gone with the Wind’ ends tonight at the Kiva. Prices are 56 cents including tax. The performance starts at 8:00.” 50…
The Durango Police Department will take any unused or expired medication for safe disposal from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the station’s lobby, 990 East Second Ave.Associated Press…
The Blue Star Moms of Durango assembles care packages for members of the military serving overseas. Recently, the group put together items at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031.…
For some people, the love of music and playing an instrument never left – even after a 20- or 30-year hiatus. In Durango, adults who want to get back into…
The community is invited to attend the National Nurses Week Champagne Celebration at 7 p.m. May 5 in The Pullman Room at The Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. The Southwestern…
75 years ago: “Mud, mud, mud! That’s what beautiful spring means to Arboles. Over two weeks of rain and snow have produced the condition which exists here.” 50 years ago:…
75 years ago: “Gymnastics and folk dancing will feature the annual physical education exhibition which will be given at the Fort Lewis College gymnasium. … Fort Lewis gymnasium exhibits are…
The pace picked up when McDonald’s announced in September that it will phase out the use of eggs laid by caged hens over the next 10 years. Since then, Target…
Rosé is perhaps the most misunderstood wine on the market, and understandably so. The glory days of white zinfandel and blush are over, although they still have a place in…
75 years ago: “The U.S. defense savings bonds and postal savings stamps will be placed on sale in the main post office at the opening of business May 1 as…
75 years ago: “Durango High School’s music organizations and individuals have continued their march of triumph at the state contests in Pueblo. The high school band, under direction of Al…
