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Pull up a chair in South Dakota
Family

Pull up a chair in South Dakota

January 17, 2015

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…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

January 17, 2015

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

And the West is History

January 16, 2015

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 Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

January 16, 2015

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

And the West is History

January 15, 2015

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

And the West is History

January 14, 2015

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

And the West is History

January 13, 2015

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…

On the side
Food

On the side

January 13, 2015

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…

McDonald’s runs out of french fries in Venezuela
Food

McDonald’s runs out of french fries in Venezuela

January 13, 2015

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…

For big flavor without all the fat, try soy chorizo
Food

For big flavor without all the fat, try soy chorizo

January 13, 2015

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

And the West is History

January 12, 2015

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 Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

January 11, 2015

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…

For breast cancer, shorter-term radiation works
Health

For breast cancer, shorter-term radiation works

January 11, 2015

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…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

January 11, 2015

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…

When a perfectionist storm is a regular thing
Family

When a perfectionist storm is a regular thing

January 10, 2015

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…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

January 10, 2015

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…