Southwest Lifestyle

Do kids belong at funerals?

My children’s great-grandfather passed away last week at age 90. Just as surely as we took our 9-, 7- and…

July 7, 2015

Herald<br><br>“Durango’s new fire truck, at left, arrived in town in February 1965. Marlon Riffle is shown in the cab of…

July 7, 2015

Family

How a sticker chart may be saving our summer

My three usually peaceful boys had not yet hit their groove; every 10 minutes someone was arguing, crying, yelling or…

July 7, 2015

Health

Report: Number of US heroin users rose 300,000 over a decade

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the report Tuesday. It’s based on annual face-to-face surveys of about 67,000…

July 7, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Albino brook trout, 100 of them, without any apparent body markings, and regarding their watery world through…

July 6, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Stop signs have been placed at the intersections of 7th and 8th streets with 8th Avenue. Failure…

July 5, 2015

Travel

A room on the wall

Park guides lead overnight trip on cliff face

July 4, 2015

Travel

In some ways, flying is actually improving

Is that all summer travelers can look forward to? Thankfully, no. Amid the unpleasantness, there are a few bright spots…

July 4, 2015

And the West is History

Sanborn Souvenir Co. published this postcard, postmarked Aug. 11, 1953, picturing Main Avenue. The card is part of the Nina…

July 4, 2015

Family

Don’t deny that hitting feels good. Find a better target.

A: I remember the first time my oldest child smacked me. I was utterly shocked. She and I were enjoying…

July 4, 2015

Family

Navy triples paid maternity leave to 18 weeks

The change, directed by Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, makes the Navy the first of the military services to provide more…

July 4, 2015

Family

Surrogate children granted legal recognition in France

The Cour de cassation ruled Friday that, while surrogacy will remain banned in France, children born abroad through this practice…

July 4, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Property owners in the 600 and 700 blocks on 8th Avenue appeared before the Durango City Council…

July 3, 2015

Health

Could insulin pills prevent diabetes? Big study seeks answer

Hayden Murphy, 13, of Plainfield, Ill., is taking part in a research to determine if taking insulin capsules can prevent…

July 3, 2015

Religion

Episcopalians back gay marriage

legislature delivers overwhelming approval

July 3, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Doreen Hunter will give a talk called “Poetry as Soul Work” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship…

July 3, 2015

Religion

Church of Cannabis tests state’s law

Indiana prohibits ‘burdening’ people’s ability to follow beliefs

July 3, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “If the office force down at the county agent’s office isn’t kept cool it won’t be the…

July 2, 2015

Health

Washington woman’s measles death is first in U.S. since 2003

The woman lacked some of the measles’ common symptoms, such as a rash, so the infection was not discovered until…

July 2, 2015

Health

Study offers clue to link between swine flu shot, narcolepsy

The vaccine Pandemrix never was used in the United States and was pulled off the market abroad, but reports of…

July 2, 2015

Health

Science hazy for medical pot

questions efficacy; more research required, doctor says

July 1, 2015

Southwest Life

Archaeologists call for Chaco protection

say oil, gas industry threatens cultural resource

July 1, 2015

Southwest Life

Health Brief

Heart Safe La Plata, a local nonprofit organization, will offer a CPR Pro class from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday…

July 1, 2015

Southwest Life

Earth Briefs

The San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District is hosting public field trips to the Hermosa Special Management Area to…

July 1, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Gilbert Gordon took over the active management of the Durango bakery having purchased the bakery from the…

July 1, 2015

Family

Polygamous Montana trio applies for wedding license

Nathan Collier and his wives Victoria and Christine applied at the Yellowstone County Courthouse in Billings on Tuesday in an…

July 1, 2015

Family

New book takes on the culture of kids bullying their parents

Yes, you heard that right. Parent and family therapist Sean Grover writes in a new book, When Kids Call the…

June 30, 2015

Family

First lady hosts Girl Scout campout on White House lawn

First lady Michelle Obama participates in a knot-tying station during a Lets Move! event with Girl Scouts on the South…

June 30, 2015

And the West is History

Buckskin Charlie leads a fair parade in 1912.Special to the Herald 75 years ago: “Theater-goers at the Kiva this week…

June 30, 2015

Food

These vinegars will finish the dish right

The sharp acidity and natural sweetness of Wozz Kitchen Creations finishing vinegars are useful for uniting the many ingredients and…

June 30, 2015