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Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

June 5, 2015

First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will host the Rev. Jessica LaGrone, who will preach June 27 and June 28 during Pastor Jeff Huber’s “Women in the Bible” series.…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

June 4, 2015

“Despite the cold weather more than 100 persons turned out to watch U.S. Sen. Gordon Allott and Durango Mayor Mel Flock help Mrs. Arthur Ballantine Jr., publisher, break ground for…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

June 3, 2015

Caleb Gates, a licensed acupuncturist, will give a talked called “Resolving Seasonal Allergies, Food Sensitivities and Sinusitis.” This method uses Advanced Allergy Therapeutics, a safe, non-invasive treatment to resolve allergy…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

June 3, 2015

75 years ago: “The navy recruiting office signed up another man, C.R. Shrubb taking himself right into signing up for another four-year hitch in the service. Shrubb, the local recruiting…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

June 2, 2015

“The first shipment of equipment to be used in the actual construction of the chairlift of the Durango Ski Corp. arrive in Durango in May 1965. These huge pipes will…

To the rescue of ugly food
Food

To the rescue of ugly food

June 2, 2015

Misshapen potatoes, multi-pronged carrots and past-their-prime apples – rebranded as “cosmetically challenged” and “beautiful in their own way” – are coming into vogue. Campaigns aimed at reducing food waste are…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

June 1, 2015

75 years ago: “A work train crew has been running out of Silverton for the past month, bringing up and distributing rails for 10 miles down the Animas Canyon, and…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 31, 2015

75 years ago: “Breakfast outdoors against a charming background of flowering shrubs and trees was served by Mrs. H.G. Berri in her lovely garden which overlooks the Animas River.” 50…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 30, 2015

B.B. Russell’s cabin at Electra Lake in 1912.Courtesy of Center of Southwest Studies 75 years ago: “Summertime in Silverton will be enjoyed by Mrs. Alfred Harrison, who, after spending the…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 29, 2015

75 years ago: “Durango business houses and banks will close in observance of Memorial Day, with the exception of drug stores and filling stations.” 50 years ago: The Kiva Theatre…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

May 29, 2015

The Rev. Edward W. Fowler will preach through the Gospel of St. John in a series of sermons beginning Sunday and extending through the Trinity season at All Saints Anglican…

Catholics to promote pope’s climate-change message
Religion

Catholics to promote pope’s climate-change message

May 29, 2015

Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience, in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican. When the pope releases his much-anticipated teaching document on the environment and climate change in…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 28, 2015

75 years ago: “A fur style show, or a style show in furs, will be staged at the Kiva by the Durango Fur Company. Twenty-five coats and jackets will be…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 27, 2015

75 years ago: “Most of the people talked to today say that they had fairly good luck angling. No phenomenal catches were reported, but few admitted absolute failure.” 50 years…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 26, 2015

“Town employees look over Bayfield’s new 250,000-gallon municipal water tank. The storage tank, 24 feet tall and 24 feet in diameter, is expected to be in use by the middle…

Olive Garden: At least one more breadstick creation on the way
Food

Olive Garden: At least one more breadstick creation on the way

May 26, 2015

Olive Garden’s new breadstick sandwiches, including this chicken parmigiana breadstick sandwich, are scheduled to arrive in June, followed by “breadstick crostini” in August.Mary Altaffer/Associated Press The Italian restaurant chain said…