Southwest Lifestyle

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Bob Ayers, local weatherman, received a visit from the district inspector the latter part of last week…

June 8, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Shoveling snow is only a sort of pleasant cooling memory to most Durango people, but to Bert…

June 8, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Cards at Electra is the pleasant diversion being enjoyed by guests of Mrs. A.L. Burnett who is…

June 7, 2015

Travel

Cuba’s time capsule

Juggling old-school hassles in Havana

June 6, 2015

Travel

Tourism dreams thrive for eager Cubans

Entrepreneurs see opportunity in arrival of Americans

June 6, 2015

Travel

Local rhythms animate Old Havana

Getting a glimpse of ordinary life

June 6, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The city of Durango is beginning a campaign to clean-up the delinquent dog tax yet unpaid but…

June 6, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Durango City Police will soon begin again the marking of cars along Main Avenue to enforce the…

June 5, 2015

Religion

Catholics’ dance with science

match works most of the time

June 5, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will host the Rev. Jessica LaGrone, who will preach June 27 and June…

June 5, 2015

And the West is History

“Despite the cold weather more than 100 persons turned out to watch U.S. Sen. Gordon Allott and Durango Mayor Mel…

June 4, 2015

Food

For a gouda time, try this

& cheese festival returns for second year

June 4, 2015

Health

Texas doctors do world’s first skull-scalp transplant

James Boysen is interviewed in his hospital bed at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston. Texas doctors say he received the…

June 4, 2015

Health

Health Briefs

Caleb Gates, a licensed acupuncturist, will give a talked called “Resolving Seasonal Allergies, Food Sensitivities and Sinusitis.” This method uses…

June 3, 2015

Health

Helping a surgeon’s hand

arm improves precision of knee, hip operations

June 3, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The navy recruiting office signed up another man, C.R. Shrubb taking himself right into signing up for…

June 3, 2015

Health

Problem drinking affects 33 million – 14 percent of U.S. adults

Dr. George Koob, director the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, says many people underestimate the danger of excessive…

June 3, 2015

And the West is History

“The first shipment of equipment to be used in the actual construction of the chairlift of the Durango Ski Corp.…

June 2, 2015

Food

To the rescue of ugly food

Misshapen potatoes, multi-pronged carrots and past-their-prime apples – rebranded as “cosmetically challenged” and “beautiful in their own way” – are…

June 2, 2015

Food

Flavored soda syrups are simple

easy way to jazz up summer drinks

June 2, 2015

Food

El Celler de Can Roca is world’s best restaurant

top 10 eateries, only one in U.S.

June 2, 2015

Food

Little beers, big business

like foodies, beer geeks go local

June 2, 2015

Food

New technology is changing reservations game

Restaurants want diners to pay upfront

June 2, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “A work train crew has been running out of Silverton for the past month, bringing up and…

June 1, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Breakfast outdoors against a charming background of flowering shrubs and trees was served by Mrs. H.G. Berri…

May 31, 2015

Travel

Guidance for surviving travel’s tribulations

nuclear blast to identity theft, this book can help

May 30, 2015

Travel

U.S. ranks 4th for tourists

attracts most visitors from across its borders

May 30, 2015

Travel

High above Manhattan

One World Observatory, visitors see across space, time

May 30, 2015

And the West is History

B.B. Russell’s cabin at Electra Lake in 1912.Courtesy of Center of Southwest Studies 75 years ago: “Summertime in Silverton will…

May 30, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Durango business houses and banks will close in observance of Memorial Day, with the exception of drug…

May 29, 2015