They were waiting for chocolate. French Broad Chocolate Lounge serves the sweet stuff in all its forms: bars, cakes, truffles, cookies, ice cream, mousse, brownies, and – perhaps best of…
Expedia announced Thursday that it is buying rival online travel site Orbitz for approximately $1.33 billion. The deal comes less than a month after Expedia announced the $280 million acquisition…
Durango in 1880 is the scene on this postcard from the Nina Heald Webber Collection housed at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. The postcard was published…
75 years ago: “At the home of County Sheriff Bruce Sullivan nearly a hundred La Plata County Republicans met, enjoyed a potluck dinner, a splendid musical program, and gave sincere…
Master’s Men Ministries will present Kevin Orrick and his talk “Who Were the Magi (Wise Men from the East) and What Did They Know?” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the…
Excommunication is not end for Mormons, but ‘beginning of the road back’ to church
75 years ago: “The Durango Public Library placed 46 new books in circulation last week. Titles included Western Union by Zane Grey and Over My Dead Body by Rex Stout.”…
75 years ago: “On Sunday, the Kiva theatre presents ‘Swanee River’ for its only showing in Durango, 20th Century Fox’s story of Stephen C. Foster, the great American troubadour, filmed…
Pie makers Tim Stubbs and Shani Winer are opening their new shop Saturday in Cortez with a Valentine’s Day meet-and-greet.Sam Green/Cortez Journal The Pie Maker, a labor of love by…
Surya Health and Wellness, 1032 Main Ave., is celebrating its one-year anniversary from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday with food and drinks, live music, store specials and mini-consultations provided by…
After several years of losing ground to craft brewers, Anheuser-Busch, the country’s biggest brewery, seems to be conceding that its flagship brew may not fly with fans of fancy suds.…
“Breweries, such as Olbert’s (shown here), frequently gave the local newspapers free samples of their brew at Christmas time.”Special to the Herald 75 years ago: An advertisement for Parsons Drug…
75 years ago: “A.W. Harrison, answering the luring call of the blue Pacific, departed for Hawaii where he will enjoy six weeks or two months vacation visit in the land…
75 years ago: “N.T. Thomsen of the Thomsen Hardware at 560 Main Ave. announced that contrary to reports he has not leased his building and is still in the hardware…
Playing when young shows benefits much later in life
The thyroid gland is known as the master gland of metabolism because it controls our ability to make energy. Poor thyroid function can cause fatigue, depression, weight gain, digestive problems…
Only 5.26 inches of snow were recorded for the month, according to a report filed by Laura Taylor. “Average snowfall for this month is 25.74 inches,” Taylor wrote. “This minimal…
Historic Santa Fe building is in need of repairs
“The old frame house on the site of the Herald’s new plant in the 1200 block of Main Avenue moved out to its new location on the Florida Road in…
With Valentine’s Day coming up, it’s something to think about: Winning over Mom may sound old-fashioned, but it’s still a smart strategy in today’s fast-changing, app-tapping, hookup-happy world of dating.…
75 years ago: SUNNYSIDE – “The Parent-Teachers’ Association will sponsor a card party to be held at the Sunnyside schoolhouse, only a nominal charge will be made, the proceeds to…
Grove Burnet will present “Be Present: The Heart of Mindful Meditation” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. Mindfulness is now practiced by more…
75 years ago: “The lack of the new current orange-colored inspection certificates on their cars was the sticker which ‘stuck’ three motorists. Drivers whose cars lack the new orange certificates…
75 years ago: BAYFIELD – “The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Wayne Sower. After a business meeting delicious refreshments were served to 25 members.” 50 years ago: “The U.S.…
Coke’s new Fairlife products have more protein, less sugar
