Southwest Lifestyle

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The Durango High School band evidently made a big hit with the crowds at the Colorado State…

August 27, 2015

Southwest Life

Early to bed, early to rise

School’s back in session, and it’s time to get serious about sleep

August 26, 2015

Health

Health Briefs

The Community Health Action Coalition will host the free event, “What’s Bugging You? Infectious Diseases: Real Risks, Real Treatments, Real…

August 26, 2015

Health

Scientists report major step in development of universal flu vaccine

Sometimes the impact is of pandemic proportions, such as the 1918 Spanish flu outbreak that is said to have killed…

August 26, 2015

Health

Doctors recommend early exposure to prevent peanut allergies

A pediatricians’ group is recommending that infants at high risk of peanut allergies be fed foods containing peanuts before they…

August 26, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Accustomed to regard the world through two big brown eyes, Hazel Limprecht of the Turner Investment Company,…

August 26, 2015

Family

New book about dating blames the numbers – not the women

Business journalist Jon Birger has crunched the data on hetero singlehood and blames massively off-kilter gender ratios – not whether…

August 26, 2015

Family

In the world of fantastical creatures, the Tooth Fairy is the weak link

You had one job, I thought to myself as I frantically rifled through my desk drawers looking for a pen…

August 26, 2015

Family

Baggage Check: Solving a nervous energy crisis

A: You’re living proof that anxiety, energy, stimulation and excitement are all part of the same (sometimes loud and obnoxious)…

August 26, 2015

Health

Doctors recommend early exposure to prevent peanut allergies

A pediatricians’ group is recommending that infants at high risk of peanut allergies be fed foods containing peanuts before they…

August 25, 2015

Food

Turkey burgers not to be feared

Chipotle barbecue turkey burgers can be grilled or cooked in a lightly oiled skillet or under the broiler.Matthew Mead/Associated Press…

August 25, 2015

Food

Stock your freezer with fruit pops

This easy recipe for Peach-Blueberry Frozen Pops can be made from your frozen fruit stash any time of year.Matthew Mead/Associated…

August 25, 2015

Food

Brewers discover surprising results of aging beer

A wealth of flavors emerges after years of storage

August 25, 2015

Food

The new hues of food

Popular products being reformulated without artificial dyes

August 25, 2015

Family

Crying over spilled water: Raising twins during a drought

Gillian Flaccus’ daughter brushes her teeth without leaving the water running at the family’s home near Los Angeles. Flaccus, an…

August 25, 2015

Family

12 tips for taking great back-to-school photos

Getting ready to head back-to-school is a process that requires a lot of preparation and involves a lot of excitement.…

August 25, 2015

And the West is History

Special to the Herald<br><br>This photo appeared in the March 16, 1990 paper with the following cutline, “The Animas River was…

August 25, 2015

Family

I’m on the Ashley Madison database, and it’s changed what I share about my kids

As expected, my inbox instantly flooded with vulgar responses. And then I chickened out. I never messaged anybody and simply…

August 25, 2015

Family

‘He has a great personality. He’s really nice’: 12 friendisms, translated

Let me guess: He’s totally awesome, funny, cute and you guys would definitely hit it off. If this is your…

August 25, 2015

Family

At college drop-off weepfest, remember these three words

The parents have been dreading the Great Goodbye for years. They are in the throes of a massive attack of…

August 25, 2015

Health

Second cancers are on the rise; 1 in 5 U.S. cases is a repeat

Judith Bernstein receives medicines intravenously ahead of chemotherapy at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. Bernstein has had eight…

August 24, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “A number of pheasants and chukars have been received from the state game and fish commission and…

August 24, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Thirty-six graduate nurses of the Mercy Hospital were honored by the Sisters of Mercy at a charming…

August 23, 2015

Travel

Less chance of Colorado River water cuts in 2017

Associated Press file photo<br><br>Because of wet weather in May and June normal water deliveries to residents, farms, tribes and businesses…

August 22, 2015

Travel

For agritourism, growing liability concerns

Farming is one of the more dangerous occupations in the U.S. mostly because of the machinery and equipment, according the…

August 22, 2015

Travel

Don’t overlook Hoover and Mead when in Las Vegas

desert getaways from the Las Vegas Strip

August 22, 2015

Travel

Sometimes, the priciest ticket is ‘free’

The promises made by his MileagePlus Explorer card from Chase – yes, the one that’s heavily promoted in airports and…

August 22, 2015

And the West is History

“The Joy Cabin, one of Animas City’s earliest pioneer cabins, will be restored in the summer of 1990 by the…

August 22, 2015

Health

Behind the bite: CSU runs West Nile virus tests

In the decade-plus since those early days of West Nile virus study, determining whether mosquitoes are positive for the potentially…

August 22, 2015

Religion

Mormon church names women to 3 councils

A small but real victory for women, scholars say

August 21, 2015