This one-cent postcard depicts Perin’s Peak in 1923. Note the small cabin complex in the foreground.Courtesy Center of Southwest Studies<br><br>http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/images/P001/P00110756.htm 75 years ago: An advertisement for Elite Beauty Shoppe, 747…
75 years ago: “The residents of Animas City have been increasingly annoyed of late by an apparent resumption of speeding through town by motorists who seemingly are willing to be…
reflects on Easter attendance – the ‘Super Bowl’ at her church
All Saints Anglican Church, Fort Lewis College Chapel on Rim Drive. Holy Communion service 10 a.m. Calvary Presbyterian Church of Pine River, 89 East Mill St., in Bayfield. 8:30 a.m.…
Congregation Har Shalom will host a Farewell Party and Appreciation Celebration for Herb and Enid Brodsky for their many contributions to the congregation at 7 p.m. April 11 at Har…
75 years ago: “Mae’s Beauty Salon changed hands when Mrs. Frances Risley purchased the holding from the former owner. The beauty salon is located at 920½ Main Ave., above Richey’s…
75 years ago: “Durango is fairly well populated with Fort Lewis College students this week, this being the week of spring vacation at Fort Lewis.” 50 years ago: “Charlie Isgar,…
A company car is decorated for a Fourth of July parade in 1916.Courtesy of Animas Museum 75 years ago: “Work has begun on the new highway project just west of…
First lady Michelle Obama watches as schoolchildren as prepare lunch at the White House in October. The first lady’s Healthy Lunchtime Challenge invites 8- to 12-year-olds to submit original recipes…
The state’s meaty scallops – harvested by drag boats or fishermen who dive for them in frigid waters – are prized in the culinary world and often fetch several dollars…
It’s Easter this weekend, and of course everyone needs a chocolate bunny. Carly Snider, owner of Animas Chocolate Co. on North Main, makes foot-tall versions in dark chocolate for $22.…
Pureed vegetables and one potato add the creaminess to this recipe for Asparagus Soup with Tarragon.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Truth is, asparagus can be delicious regardless of how thick it is.…
75 years ago: “Fishing for suckers now is permissible in the four streams in La Plata and Archuleta counties.” 50 years ago: DURANGO – “Talk about Go, Go, Go. That…
Missy Rodey has been honored as the 2015 Health Hero by the Community Health Action Coalition. Rodey has been involved with the coalition since its inception in 2001. The coalition’s…
75 years ago: “Good news for Durango. U.S. Senator Edwin C. Johnson stated via wire, ‘Glad to advise you that the desired CCC camp is to be established at Durango.’…
Families are leaving suburbs for the city – Denver, too
This picture of the 1891 Durango High School graduating class appeared in the Oct. 18, 1988 paper.Special to the Herald 75 years ago: “Six additional La Plata County draftees left…
Artist’s life travels an unlikely path from Mao to Francis
Katherine Burgess will give a talk called “Religions of Earth and Sky” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. The Greeks worshipped…
St. Columba Roman Catholic Church, 1830 East Second Ave., will hold its Lord’s Passion service at 7 p.m. Good Friday.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo Pine River Calvary Presbyterian Church, 89…
75 years ago: “An exposure of several hours in zero-degree weather after her horse floundered off the trail into 5 feet of snow apparently failed to phase a Florida ranch…
75 years ago: “A five-man crew of the International Harvester Company brought the company’s big refrigerator and dairy equipment demonstration truck to Durango and gave a practical demonstration.” 50 years…
75 years ago: “A Florida ranch woman is in Mercy hospital in Durango after undergoing a harrowing experience in which she was rescued from certain death by freezing in the…
Animas River reaches the Main Avenue Bridge as spectators watch in 1911.Courtesy Center of Southwest Studies<br><br>http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/images/P001/P00110401.htm 75 years ago: “With the approach of Easter, the Gordon stores are making great…
This refreshing, chilled soup complements the traditional flavors of Easter.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Except that spring soups can be bright, light and a delicious blend of fresh – rather than long-simmered…
