Southwest Lifestyle

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 23, 2015

75 years ago: “Among those who are enjoying the pleasures of new sights during these always rather dull days that link the last of winter and the first of spring,…

The world is craving junk food
Health

The world is craving junk food

February 22, 2015

The world craves junk food, despite the wide availability of healthy options, according to a study of eating habits in nearly 190 countries.Associated Press file photo International researchers combed through…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

February 22, 2015

Dr. W. Donald Cooke will attend the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology meetings this week in Houston, Texas. Cooke will present the results of his study “Ten-Year Experience…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 22, 2015

75 years ago: “Frank Grisenti of the Crystal Bar in Durango, was fined a total of $15 for his ‘amateur’ plumbing work. Grisenti was charged in a complaint filed by…

A town divided
Southwest Life

A town divided

February 21, 2015

after polygamist leader is imprisoned, loyalists, defectors clash

School works with Sioux to replace mascot
Southwest Life

School works with Sioux to replace mascot

February 21, 2015

A stone sign in front of Loveland High School depicts the school’s mascot, a Native American. School officials are looking to a Lakota Sioux tribe for help in creating a…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 21, 2015

Herald<br><br>“Taking advantage of a snowstorm, Bill Deter, a student at Fort Lewis College, soars over three volunteers on a makeshift tubing jump on the campus in this January 1990 photograph.”…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 20, 2015

75 years ago: “Sound pictures of the last national American Legion Convention at Chicago will be shown at the Masonic Hall to all members of the Trujillo-Sheets post here and…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

February 20, 2015

The First United Methodist Church will present a new sermon series during Lent, the 40 days and seven Sundays before Easter. Sermons will take a close look at what it…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 19, 2015

75 years ago: “Miss Bessie Armstead, Gossard Corsetiere well-known to Durango women, will be in Graden’s store to show her new spring lines.” 50 years ago: “Mrs. O.C. Francis gave…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 18, 2015

75 years ago: “The mine and mining committee of the Durango Chamber of Commerce will meet with the coal producers of this area. Purpose of the meeting is to organize…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 17, 2015

“Business was brisk at the Third Avenue ski tow in January 1965 for one of the last bonanzas of daytime operation before the young skiers are back in school. There…

‘Game of Thrones’ feast puts locusts on menu
Food

‘Game of Thrones’ feast puts locusts on menu

February 17, 2015

Chef Jamie Hazeel prepares smoked eel for “All Men Must Dine,” a Game of Thrones-themed banquet in London.Jill Lawless/Associated Press It also takes a strong imagination to design a mouth-watering…

Getting to know Belgian endive
Food

Getting to know Belgian endive

February 17, 2015

Inexpensive and available in most supermarkets all year, Belgian endive is packed with fiber, vitamin C and calcium.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Madame Gabillet was hosting me for my college semester abroad…

On the side
Food

On the side

February 17, 2015

Want some help preparing dinner this week? Linda Illsley of Linda’s Local Food Café is at the ready. She’s offering her cooked-food service once again, but this time without a…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 16, 2015

75 years ago: An advertisement for Wayt’s Toggery read: “Good news for toes. Shoes by Air Step. $6. Our new Air Steps will show you just what’s smart in light-and-airy…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

February 15, 2015

“Tea at 10: A Discussion on Dementia” will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sunshine Gardens Senior Assisted Living Community, 25 Sunshine Court. For more information, call…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 15, 2015

75 years ago: “Gregory Sosten Quintana, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Quintana of Durango, left for the U.S. naval training station, San Diego, California.” 50 years ago: PAGOSA SPRINGS…