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Lloyd McNeil: A life in the forest caring for the land, serving the people

Such is the legacy of Lloyd McNeil, a forestry technician who worked with the San Juan National Forest for 37…

August 9, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The annual Missouri picnic was held at the Fort Lewis picnic grounds, where over 300 people enjoyed…

August 9, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Members of the San Juan Medical Society met at Mercy hospital to view movies and hear a…

August 8, 2014

Religion

Some Muslims accept once-taboo causes

Movement embraces interfaith and gay marriages, female imams

August 8, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Registration is open for a five-week beginning meditation class with Maureen Fallon-Cyr, a community Dharma leader at the Durango Dharma…

August 8, 2014

Family

Why some homes are teen hangout houses

A hangout house is often the first spot kids think to gather to work on a school project or binge…

August 8, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The second session of the pre-Fiesta Kangaroo Court will be held at the north side of the…

August 6, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Everything is set for Durango’s big show of 1939. Only a few minor details remain to be…

August 6, 2014

Food

We’re all ears as native corn fills farm stands

Our only gripe with it? It’s so good, we tend to forget that fresh corn doesn’t need to be cooked…

August 5, 2014

Food

Corn adds sunny side to salmon dinner omelet

An open-faced corn and zucchini omelet with smoked salmon makes a surprisingly substantial family dinner.Matthew Mead/Associated Press But even perfection…

August 5, 2014

Food

Step off beaten path for Mexican food in Salt Lake

For those willing to venture a short distance from downtown Salt Lake City, Chunga’s offers authentic Mexican food including the…

August 5, 2014

Food

Parents prepare for back-to-school lunches

Nutritionist Keith Kantor says packing a healthy lunch starts with what you give your child to drink. “One thing that…

August 5, 2014

Food

On the side

If you liked the Iron Horse Chef competition and you want to support local farms in the Four Corners, sponsoring…

August 5, 2014

Food

Taste under pressure

Horse Chef contestants prepare gourmet 5-course meals in less than an hour

August 5, 2014

And the West is History

This picture appeared in the Dec. 26, 1963, edition of the Herald. The caption read: “One of the oldest landmarks…

August 4, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Kangaroo Court – a feature which proved more than popular last year – will be opened in…

August 3, 2014

Health

Gene map unravels mental illness

system connected to schizophrenia

August 3, 2014

Health

Weather killed thousands in 5-year period

Cold, hypothermia took largest percentage

August 3, 2014

Health

Hold that handshake: Fist bumps are less germy

hospitals, doctors adopt this greeting as new standard?

August 3, 2014

Health

The relentless toll

Disease leaves wife as a full-time caretaker of her husband

August 3, 2014

Health

U.S. Alzheimer’s rate seems to be dropping

An American older than 60 today has a 44 percent lower chance of developing dementia than a similar-aged person did…

August 3, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

The Citizens Health Advisory Council will meet from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Sunlight Room at Durango Community…

August 3, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Reliable reports from Silverton confirmed the previous rumor that the pumps had been pulled at the strike-bound…

August 2, 2014

Travel

The challenge of keeping our skies safe

improves as airline industry expands worldwide

August 2, 2014

Travel

Great white tourism

sightings lure visitors to Cape Cod and merchants cash in

August 2, 2014

Family

S.C. mom’s arrest sparks child care debate

Regina Harrell, 9, holds her dog Roscoe outside her home in North Augusta, S.C. Regina was taken from her home…

August 2, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “A record crowd of approximately 1,300 persons attended the 24th annual visitor’s day at Fort Lewis College…

August 2, 2014

Religion

Baptisms in horse trough, services after chores

Colorado church catering to life on the range

August 1, 2014

Religion

Religion briefs

The First United Methodist Church of Durango will host a free concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 2917 Aspen Drive.…

August 1, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Among the weather news trickling into town is the report that the Dry Side received a whopper…

July 31, 2014