And The West is History
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…
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…
The narrow region of central eastern France known as Burgundy is the home of the revered chardonnay and pinot noir grape varieties. <br><br>Arguably the most famous wine region in the…
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…
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…
“NO!” one mother shouted, “Do not remove your shoes and socks,” she told her son. When he whined and asked her why not, she simply said, “We always keep our…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
I climbed into the rooftop tent, tea in hand, and watched the fiery orb drop like the New Year’s Eve ball. After the sun completed its descent, I tapped my…
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,…
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…
Boxes of tampons are displayed in a pharmacy in New York. A group of women has filed a lawsuit accusing New York of unlawfully taxing tampons and other feminine-hygiene products.…
I’d been complaining about how chaotic it was at home while my husband was away for a weeklong work training. While scrambling to do everything myself, I walked out the…
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.…
My mom is about 30 years old in that photo. This year, I’ll be 30, too. This blissful snapshot hangs on my fridge. Sometimes I imagine my mom popping out…
My dad is content to be a loner, so I thought assigned seating at meals was a good fit. This way, my dad would at least have acquaintances, someone to…
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…
The Kentucky father wondered if his 14-year-old daughter was using drugs, but he didn’t have any hard evidence to support his fears, he told the Courier-Journal. So James – who…
leaders say there is campaign against community
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…
Churches are asked to submit their services to Ann Butler at 375-4584 or [email protected] by 5 p.m. Thursday.
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…
book explores value, significance of desert rock art
A new study makes the case that sleep deprivation can trigger powerful changes in how you eat that are akin to the “marijuana munchies.”Durango Herald file photo A new paper,…
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…
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…