Southwest Lifestyle
Health
Bad news for preventing celiac disease
Introducing gluten to babies ineffective, new study says
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Because the electric power was off for three hours, the Herald-Democrat finds it physically impossible to get out the bulk of its news, for which we apologize.”…
Family
With gay marriage comes question: I do or I don’t
The couple had been together more than 20 years, which Anndee Hochman figured already made them good as married. They owned their Philadelphia home together, kept their money in a…
Family
Survey details vast scope of teen dating abuse
More than 300 people participate in Barry University’s College Brides Walk, with many walking 7.5 miles in bridal gowns to bring awareness of domestic and dating violence. According to the…
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Failing grade
Government tries to save federally-owned Native American schools from decay, poverty
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What to know about Bureau of Indian Education schools
An effort is underway to improve them. Five things to know about the Interior Department’s Bureau of Indian Education schools: The improvement plan The Obama administration wants to turn day-to-day…
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At Unaweep cliffs, climbers won’t trespass anymore
Purchase ensures public access to two sites
And the West is History
And the West is History
“Rowland” caught the horse race during the Durango Fair and Round-up in September, 1919.Courtesy of Animas Museum 75 years ago: “Just when the male bowlers thought they had the situation…
Religion
Religion Briefs
Charlie Clements will present “Finding Hope Where Hope is Hard to Find” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. Clements will explore…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Durango merchants and businessmen selected Nov. 30 as the date for closing their establishments in celebration of Thanksgiving Day. Since President Roosevelt has set Nov. 23 as…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “First marriage license to be issued in La Plata County under the new Colorado state health law was issued to Ernest Quintana and Rose Garcia, both of…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Gene Andrews, local garden, lawn and tree expert, says that many Durango people are making a mistake in allowing their lawns and particularly shrubbery to go into…
And the West is History
And the West is History
The Falls Creek area, with Junction Creek visible in the background, in 1900. The photographer who took the photo is unknown.Courtesy of Animas Museum<br><br>Courtesy of Animas Museum 75 years ago:…
Food
Springfield’s Pizza House is an American classic
Pizza House in Springfield, Mo., serves St. Louis-style pizza, with an extremely thin and crispy crust, cut into bite-size squares.Courtesy of Springfield Missouri Convention & Visitors Bureau But now we…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Thursday evening, Oct. 26, has been set as the date of the annual turkey dinner sponsored by St. Columba’s church. The dinner will be served at Masonic…
Health
Health Briefs
San Juan Basin Health Department is participating in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women ages 40 to 64 are urged to talk with their health-care provider about breast cancer screening.…
Health
Pediatricians urge IUDs or implants for teen girls
Teen girls who have sex should use IUDs or hormonal implants – long-acting birth control methods that are effective, safe and easy to use, the nation’s most influential pediatricians’ group…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Lee Howell, former Durango garage owner who long has been wanted by law-enforcement officials here, is now being held at San Bernardino, California, and will be brought…
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Couple sees future for permaculture near Trail Canyon
Grant and Kathy Curry of Dolores are creating an innovative farm at the head of Trail Canyon that they hope will produce food for generations while skimping on water. “I…