Southwest Lifestyle

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 26, 2015

75 years ago: “Accustomed to regard the world through two big brown eyes, Hazel Limprecht of the Turner Investment Company, today sadly contemplates life through only one optic. A minor…

Baggage Check: Solving a nervous energy crisis
Family

Baggage Check: Solving a nervous energy crisis

August 26, 2015

A: You’re living proof that anxiety, energy, stimulation and excitement are all part of the same (sometimes loud and obnoxious) family of central nervous system arousal. Physiologically, they look very…

Turkey burgers not to be feared
Food

Turkey burgers not to be feared

August 25, 2015

Chipotle barbecue turkey burgers can be grilled or cooked in a lightly oiled skillet or under the broiler.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Avoiding a dry, tasteless turkey burger – or any type…

Stock your freezer with fruit pops
Food

Stock your freezer with fruit pops

August 25, 2015

This easy recipe for Peach-Blueberry Frozen Pops can be made from your frozen fruit stash any time of year.Matthew Mead/Associated Press The good news is that so many summer fruits…

12 tips for taking great back-to-school photos
Family

12 tips for taking great back-to-school photos

August 25, 2015

Getting ready to head back-to-school is a process that requires a lot of preparation and involves a lot of excitement. Yet, many parents only think to photograph their child holding…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 25, 2015

Special to the Herald<br><br>This photo appeared in the March 16, 1990 paper with the following cutline, “The Animas River was known to go dry during droughts as depicted in this…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 24, 2015

75 years ago: “A number of pheasants and chukars have been received from the state game and fish commission and will be on exhibition at the hatchery. The birds are…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 23, 2015

75 years ago: “Thirty-six graduate nurses of the Mercy Hospital were honored by the Sisters of Mercy at a charming late afternoon party. A delicious luncheon was served after which…

Less chance of Colorado River water cuts in 2017
Travel

Less chance of Colorado River water cuts in 2017

August 22, 2015

Associated Press file photo<br><br>Because of wet weather in May and June normal water deliveries to residents, farms, tribes and businesses are projected through at least through 2016 and possibly through…

For agritourism, growing liability concerns
Travel

For agritourism, growing liability concerns

August 22, 2015

Farming is one of the more dangerous occupations in the U.S. mostly because of the machinery and equipment, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But a growing interest…

Sometimes, the priciest ticket is ‘free’
Travel

Sometimes, the priciest ticket is ‘free’

August 22, 2015

The promises made by his MileagePlus Explorer card from Chase – yes, the one that’s heavily promoted in airports and on travel blogs – looked too good to pass up.…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 22, 2015

“The Joy Cabin, one of Animas City’s earliest pioneer cabins, will be restored in the summer of 1990 by the La Plata County Historical Society. It was built in the…

Behind the bite: CSU runs West Nile virus tests
Health

Behind the bite: CSU runs West Nile virus tests

August 22, 2015

In the decade-plus since those early days of West Nile virus study, determining whether mosquitoes are positive for the potentially lethal virus has calmed remarkably. The most exciting it gets…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

August 21, 2015

Congregation Har Shalom, 2357 County Road 203, will offer these programs: A Family Shabbat service with fifth-year rabbinical student, Eli Herb, will be held at 6 p.m. Friday. Shabbat services…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 21, 2015

75 years ago: MARVEL – “A large family gathering was held at the Frank Greer home near Redmesa to honor several who were here from other states. A basket dinner…

A toddler learns about lying
Family

A toddler learns about lying

August 20, 2015

A: I love a good question about lying, especially when it is about a 2-year-old. I know it is perplexing and even upsetting for many parents, but I remember looking…