Southwest Lifestyle

Family

Great moments in parenting: First dirty word

A: Don’t get angry, but when I read this question I laughed out loud. Not because you are upset, but…

July 31, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Fort Lewis College will celebrate its 25th annual Visitor’s Day Aug. 1. It will also be the…

July 31, 2015

Family

The consequences of not letting my daughter get a dog

Yet I’m relieved I never had to read it to my daughter. My husband and I moved into a building…

July 30, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Workmen from Durango Paint Co. this week began work painting the cabin recently built by C.F. Corzelius…

July 30, 2015

Travel

Cuba’s open door

Dancing women step into historic moment with country on verge of change

July 30, 2015

Health

Health Briefs

People with prediabetes are invited to attend a free class by Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris from 9 to 11…

July 29, 2015

Health

Sleep may cut Alzheimer’s risk

Michael Gendy of King, N.C., continues to exercise after participating in a Wake Forest School of Medicine study that found…

July 29, 2015

Southwest Life

Blue Hole: An oasis in N.M.’s desert

Local legend has it that outlaw Billy the Kid would take a dip in the Blue Hole before heading into…

July 29, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “A shortage of stenographers and typists now exists in several government offices and the civil service commission…

July 29, 2015

And the West is History

This picture appeared in the Sept. 7, 1988, Herald. The cutline read: “Construction on Wolf Creek Pass has caused traffic…

July 28, 2015

Food

You won’t miss the meat in these hearty burritos

This recipe for veggie burritos by Melissa d’Arabian uses high heat to bring out the natural sweetness of the vegetables.Matthew…

July 28, 2015

Food

Rogue Dairy Queen makes its own rules

Tradition, portions and prices keep customers loyal

July 28, 2015

Food

New label could give context to added sugar in foods

Experts recommend 200 calories per day

July 28, 2015

Food

Bulgogi and beyond

by spice-seeking Americans, Korean cuisine is hot

July 28, 2015

And the West is History

75 years go: “The smoke haze which lay on the mountains has not been properly accounted for, though two forest…

July 27, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Durango’s one-day goodwill tour around the ‘loop’ met warm reception at nearly every town visited on the…

July 26, 2015

Travel

As fuel needs soar, airlines explore biofuels

Industry growth could depend on converting trash into power

July 25, 2015

Travel

The Great Walks of New Zealand

New Zealand’s rugged South Island

July 25, 2015

Family

Was your spouse on Ashley Madison? A new type of detective is ready to help

“This is Kelly,” the intern answers in a soothing voice. In her three days on the job, she’s learned that…

July 25, 2015

And the West is History

The caption on this July 31, 1988, photo read, “Neither this rider nor his bronc look like they were enjoying…

July 25, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “More than 70 Durango people are signed up and ready to go on a one day good…

July 24, 2015

Religion

Pope Francis’ popularity dives in U.S.

liberals, charm fades; his policy stances concern conservatives

July 24, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Join Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, and Eli Herb for his third class of the summer series called…

July 24, 2015

Family

Transgender youths show hardship, resilience

Kassidy Suarez, 22, who identifies as a transgender female, lives in an apartment she shares with her mother in Miami.…

July 24, 2015

Family

Etiquette pros break down Maine diner spat over antsy tot

Customers arrive at Marcy’s Diner in Portand, Maine. The owner of the diner is defending comments she made on her…

July 24, 2015

Health

The end-of-life discussion that has nothing to do with costs

A new study finds that, at least in cancer, there’s a very real medical reason to consider giving less treatment…

July 23, 2015

Family

What happened in that Maine diner

One rainy morning, my husband, baby daughter and I went out for breakfast. We had stayed overnight in Portland, a…

July 23, 2015

Family

Forgo the morning dressing-down

A: Age 2 can be an infuriating mystery to many parents. You are delivered out of the sweetness of the…

July 23, 2015

Family

Timehacker: How this stressed-out working mom in Canada calmed her chaotic life

DAY 1 This is what mornings are like for Joanne Westall, 44, a family and early childhood educator in Fredricton,…

July 23, 2015

Family

How six immigrant kids are doing a year after reuniting with their parents in America

Nearly a year after we profiled six child migrants reunited with parents already living in the Washington area, all are…

July 23, 2015