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And The West is History
And the West is History

And The West is History

March 16, 2016

75 years ago: “They are in the Army now, are Fred Klatt Jr. of Durango and James Barger of Mancos, both whom were enlisted through the local office by Recruiting…

For fresh pasta, gluten-free is not so easy
Food

For fresh pasta, gluten-free is not so easy

March 15, 2016

Nicholas Stefanelli’s gluten-free maccheroni is made with olive oil, garlic and chilies.Dixie D. Vereen/The Washington Post Luckily, great chefs love a challenge – and that’s who you want on the…

Butter roasted radishes are light and lemony
Food

Butter roasted radishes are light and lemony

March 15, 2016

Roasted radishes are a simple and delicious alternative to the more common Easter side dishes of asparagus and peas.Matthew Mead/Associated Press It’s just that it would be nice to offer…

Mom fed up with son’s foul mouth
Family

Mom fed up with son’s foul mouth

March 15, 2016

A: You are at an important crossroads. Your child is meeting you with defiance, and it naturally makes you want to teach him a lesson. I get it. There is…

How to help kids weather the ups and downs
Family

How to help kids weather the ups and downs

March 15, 2016

After school, another child slams the door as he enters the car. “Please, just go!” he demands. As soon as we round the corner, out of sight of the school,…

And The West is History
And the West is History

And The West is History

March 14, 2016

In this March 16, 1991, photo: “Randy Fisher kicks up his heels as he performs for a Purgatory-Durango Ski Resort promotional video. Statistics show visitation at the area is up…

And The West is History
And the West is History

And The West is History

March 14, 2016

75 years ago: “Mr. Bowe leaves Monday for Durango to take a position with the bus company.” 50 years ago: “In dollars and cents, the damage done by vandals at…

And The West is History
And the West is History

And The West is History

March 13, 2016

75 years ago: “The dinner bridge club met with the Roland Campbells Thursday.” 50 years ago: “Thirty Durango High School juniors and two seniors are to be inducted into the…

Bill aims to help fliers with airline fees
Travel

Bill aims to help fliers with airline fees

March 12, 2016

A proposal in an airline policy bill aims to help consumers understand fees.Associated Press file photo The proposal is part of an airline policy bill sponsored by Sen. John Thune,…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

March 12, 2016

In this March 13, 1966, photo: “Members District 33 (Southwestern Colorado) State Farm insurance agents met in Durango last week. Agents in attendance included, left to right, F.W. Daugherty of…

Dealing with the office mean girls
Family

Dealing with the office mean girls

March 12, 2016

A: I sympathize, yet wonder if you’re fanning the flames. Avoiding even saying “Good morning” to one of them belies the mature, let’s-start-fresh attitude you claim to want to espouse.…

In a moment of grief, the kindness of strangers
Family

In a moment of grief, the kindness of strangers

March 12, 2016

I remember you. Ten months ago, when my cellphone rang with news of my father’s suicide, you were walking into Whole Foods prepared to do your grocery shopping, just as…

And The West is History
And the West is History

And The West is History

March 11, 2016

75 years ago: “Two Durango devotees to the winter sport of skiing, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bodo, returned home Monday night after a 10-day vacation in Denver and Aspen.” 50…

And The West is History
And the West is History

And The West is History

March 10, 2016

75 years ago: “Four Durango men were held up Sunday by the blockading of highway 550 near Red Mountain when the Guadalupe slide at Ironton ran.” 50 years ago: “Continued…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

March 9, 2016

Blueprints of Hope invites people who are experiencing any phase of a cancer diagnosis to the program “Cancer Journaling: The Healing Power of Gratitude” from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

March 9, 2016

75 years ago: “L.R. Rist, supervisor of the San Juan National Forest, is attending a convention of National Forest supervisors in Pueblo this week.” 50 years ago: “The biggest loser…