Southwest Lifestyle

Guys: Beware testosterone drugs
Health

Guys: Beware testosterone drugs

March 15, 2015

The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors against the overuse of testosterone-boosting drugs for men, saying the popular treatments have never been established as safe or effective for treating…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

March 15, 2015

The presentation “Resolving Allergies with Advanced Allergy Therapeutics” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. This is a safe, non-invasive treatment…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

March 15, 2015

75 years ago: “Mr. and Mrs. Graden Weinland returned from a pleasant interlude in their routine of living having enjoyed a 10 days vacation at Phoenix. The entire time was…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

March 14, 2015

75 years ago: “Durango stores will remain open until 8 o’clock on Saturday nights starting April 1.” 50 years ago: “Light snow was falling on the mountain passes leading from…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

March 13, 2015

75 years ago: “Residents of the Redmesa section are welcoming the coming of long-wanted electric service which will be given that area through the present construction project by the Western…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

March 13, 2015

The Rev. Katie Kandarian-Morris will give a presentation called “We Bid You Welcome” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. The presentation…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

March 12, 2015

75 years ago: “For unusual thrills and nerve-tingling suspense, few motion pictures can compare with ‘Swiss Family Robinson,’ which plays at the Kiva theater.” 50 years ago: “A load of…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

March 11, 2015

75 years ago: “Safeway’s safe is still safe – after an unsuccessful attempt to crack it, made by would-be robbers.” 50 years ago: “The Marvel-Breen area has formed its own…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

March 10, 2015

75 years ago: “Rod S. Day passed away in Durango March 10. He was taken ill at Baggs, Wyoming, where he had been located for about a year as supervisor…

Ad lib your way to French shepherd’s pie
Food

Ad lib your way to French shepherd’s pie

March 10, 2015

A classic French casserole gets an American twist in this recipe for Chicken Parmentier by Dorie Greenspan.Deb Lindsey/The Washington Post I’m the kind of cook who goes to the market…

On the side
Food

On the side

March 10, 2015

No snow, lower prices – now that’s an equation that works to a diner’s benefit. Guido’s Favorite Foods, that temple to authentic trattoria cooking, is offering a lunch special every…

Move over, cosmo
Food

Move over, cosmo

March 10, 2015

Today’s cocktails are handcrafted from scratch

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

March 9, 2015

75 years ago: “A number of the members of the San Juan Ski Club are planning to go to Wolf Creek Pass for a day’s ski outing. Some 15 already…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

March 8, 2015

Four Corners Health Care Center and Junction Creek Rehabilitation, 2911 Junction St., announces its certification in the Music and Memory Program. It is one of only eight centers in Colorado…

Can’t seem to focus? Maybe you’re a creative genius
Health

Can’t seem to focus? Maybe you’re a creative genius

March 8, 2015

In January, scientists at Northwestern announced they had found the first physiological evidence of a connection between creative thinking and sensory distractions, or what they call “leaky attention.” In sound…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

March 8, 2015

75 years ago: “Dr. and Mrs. BJ Ochsner presided at their home informally when they entertained at a musical. Guests heard exquisite recordings of famous masters and listened to intricate…

Post ‘Breaking Bad,’ N.M. fertile ground for TV, film
Southwest Life

Post ‘Breaking Bad,’ N.M. fertile ground for TV, film

March 7, 2015

Gabe Sachs, right, executive producer of NBC’s “The Night Shift,” watches the filming of an episode at Albuquerque Studios. Almost two years after the last “Breaking Bad” episode aired, film…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

March 7, 2015

This bird’s-eye view of Fort Lewis College appeared in the May 12, 1963 paper.Durango Herald file photo 75 years ago: “St. Columba’s annual school entertainment will be given. The entertainment…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

March 6, 2015

75 years ago: “City manager O.W. Harrah stated that if there are any men, women or children who own dogs and can’t rake up the money wherewith to pay for…