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And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

April 13, 2016

75 years ago: An advertisement for Goodman Paint Co. read: “Newest patterns in wallpaper for every room in your home. Tasteful wallpaper dresses up any room. Our selection is tremendous;…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

April 12, 2016

“A CBS television news team was in town April 13, 1966, shooting film to be incorporated in a program dealing with tailings piles. A segment was taken atop the VCA…

Gourmet Appalachia
Food

Gourmet Appalachia

April 12, 2016

big trend in American regional cuisine defies stereotypes

A must-have iconic chicken recipe
Food

A must-have iconic chicken recipe

April 12, 2016

This classic recipe for Chicken Marbella from Sheila Lukins’ and Julee Rosso’s “The Silver Palate Cookbook” is foolproof, produces chicken that is unfailingly moist, and can be made ahead.Matthew Mead/Associated…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

April 11, 2016

75 years ago: “After 14 years of employment at the Herald-Democrat, Wayne Brewer is transferring his affections to the Turner Brothers Motor Service to take a mechanical job there. Wayne…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

April 10, 2016

75 years ago: “A matinee provided entertainment for guests of Jean Meyer who gathered to help her celebrate her 9th birthday. After the picture, Jean brought her guests home, where…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

April 9, 2016

“Mrs. Cecilia Madonna is shown in this April 1966 photo as she arranged the lily plants for display at Schluter’s.”Durango Herald file 75 years ago: “The rotary entertainment committee has…

Fliers beware: New airfare rule could be costly
Travel

Fliers beware: New airfare rule could be costly

April 8, 2016

Because of new pricing rules, travelers visiting several cities on one trip, especially those flying for business, are seeing airfares six or seven times the normal price.Associated Press file Most…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

April 8, 2016

The public is invited to join Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, to celebrate Passover Across America at 5 p.m. April 22. Participants will attend a seder. They will…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

April 8, 2016

75 years ago: “The Durango City Council passed the anti-fireworks ordinance, which strictly prohibits the sale and shooting of fireworks within the Durango city limits. Penalty for violation of this…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

April 7, 2016

75 years ago: “Boys and girls below the age of 16 may fish without a license is the word from Vic Steele. Formerly the age limit for fishing without a…

Parent hacks to the rescue
Family

Parent hacks to the rescue

April 6, 2016

I’m not the only one looking for new ideas. Since 2005, Asha Dornfest, a Portland, Oregon-based writer and parent, has collected tips from moms and dads and posted them on…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

April 6, 2016

Licensed acupuncturist Caleb Gates will give a presentation called “Resolving Airborne Allergies, Allergic Asthma and Food Sensitivities” at 6 p.m. April 14 at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.…

A new way to deal with food waste in Durango
Southwest Life

A new way to deal with food waste in Durango

April 6, 2016

Emily Bowie and David Golden, both 24, recently relocated to Durango from Carlyle, Pennsylvania, and not long after, they launched Table to Farm Compost with the hopes the program would…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

April 6, 2016

75 years ago: An advertisement for Durango Chick Hatchery, 17th and Main, read: “Baby chicks and custom hatching. Chicks from blood-tested flocks, lots of 100 or more, per 100 –…

Fruit makes a fit dessert
Food

Fruit makes a fit dessert

April 5, 2016

Flavored simple syrups are an easy way to transform berries into a delicious and still healthy dessert.J.M. Hirsch/Associated Press Berries are the perfect dessert fruit because their flavor is concentrated…