Health
Emergencies are his specialty
Durango Fire Protection District hires new emergency services director
Southwest Lifestyle
Travel
Will a selfie stick improve your next trip?
There’s no need to ask a stranger to take your portrait
Family
Pull up a chair in South Dakota
Nowhere do families make more time for each other than in South Dakota, where 93 percent of respondents in a survey conducted for the Corporation for National and Community Service…
Family
Too young to walk someplace alone?
Maryland couple faces investigation after letting their kids walk alone
And the West is History
And the West is History
The Methodist Church at 11th Street and East Third Avenue looks much the same as it did in this photo on a card postmarked March 2, 1910. The postcard, part…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “‘Stranger within the Gates’ a one-act play dealing with infantile paralysis will be presented by members of the Durango High School public speaking class over KIUP.” 50…
Religion
Religion Briefs
The Rev. Katie Kandarian-Morris will give a talk called “The Continuous Struggle” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. The group will…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “The WPA is sponsoring classes in woodworking under the supervision of Wilfred Nichols in a well-equipped shop.” 50 years ago: “Television sets have been hooked up in…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Two of the five men arrested recently by state game officials in connection with a drive against illegal beaver pelt traffic pleaded guilty.” 50 years ago: “There…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “The Weather Man having been co-operatively minded this week, ski enthusiasts report that the San Juan Ski Club Course, just south of the Electra Lake entrance on…
Food
Scotch struts its milder side to appeal to bourbon crowd
Auchentoshan single-malt is an unpeated Scotch whisky that uses hot air instead of a peat fire to dry the malt from which it is distilled.Matthew Mead/Associated Press It was a…
Food
On the side
If you’re a fan of Thin Mints, those peppermint-patty-like wafers sold by Girl Scouts everywhere, you might want to try some of their new flavors this year, one of which…
Food
McDonald’s runs out of french fries in Venezuela
McDonald’s franchises in Venezuela have run out of potatoes and are now serving South American alternatives like deep-fried arepas or yuca, a starchy tuberous root.Fernando Llano/Associated Press Venezuela’s more than…
Food
For big flavor without all the fat, try soy chorizo
Soy chorizo is a healthy go-to ingredient that can add pizazz to recipes such as this clam and kale soup.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Vegetarian and vegan readers may well be nodding…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Dr. and Mrs. BJ Ochsner were hosts at a delightful party when they entertained at one of the most original and enjoyable of recent affairs. Guests were…
Health
Health Briefs
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society says the majority of cervical-cancer cases and deaths could be prevented with of vaccination, regular screening and treatment. The American…
Health
For breast cancer, shorter-term radiation works
The conventional, longer treatment lasts five to seven weeks. But four rigorous studies and guidelines from a leading radiology society conclude that three to four weeks of more intense radiation…
Health
Despite resolutions, people eat more after the holidays
It turns out that people actually eat the most right around the time they say they’re going to eat the least – and by a big margin. Americans buy about…
Health
2 days’ rest best for concussion recovery
kids, prolonged inactivity can be counterproductive
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: The Kiva Theatre was showing “Mutiny on the Bounty,” starring Charles Laughton and Clark Gable. The billing read: “Men like these shall live and die – but…
Family
When a perfectionist storm is a regular thing
Ah, perfectionism. Not just the paralyzing domain of children, I have also seen adults suffer terribly, too. So, let’s decode it a little. Whether in an adult or a 7-year-old…
Southwest Life
With his big, bold sculptures, Jimenez opened door for artists
“Even though his work is relatively recent, there’s really a consensus among art historians and museum curators and art critics on his importance in late 20th-century American art,” said Steven…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: Marvel – “About 30 young folks gathered at the Chet Harris home and enjoyed games and dancing. Delicious refreshments were served at a late hour.” 50 years…