Southwest Lifestyle

Canyon rails

the train to the Grand Canyon

June 21, 2014

Levee murals may disappear in Pueblo

Murals painted on the Arkansas River levee in Pueblo could disappear under a proposal to lower the levee’s height.Bryan Kelsen/The…

June 21, 2014

And the West is History

“Old engine No. 476 returned to Durango as the D&RGW railroad prepares for the 1964 season on the D&SNG run.…

June 21, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: The following appeared in the section titled Florida News: “The Get-Together Club met. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon…

June 20, 2014

Religion

Ousted Methodist pastor fights punishment

defrocked, Schaefer galvanizes gay-rights activists

June 20, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive, announces these programs: “Reality Is God and Evidence Is Scripture”…

June 20, 2014

Family

Brooklyn a hit as a name – except in New York

A couple take a walk with their baby in the Park Slope neighborhood in the Brooklyn borough of New York.…

June 20, 2014

Family

Obama moves to ensure sick leave for gay couples

President Barack Obama is directing the Labor Department to start drafting rules making clear that the Family and Medical Leave…

June 20, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Five Redmesa men pleaded guilty to charges that they had on two occasions used explosives on the…

June 19, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “With adverse conditions and rough terrain as handicaps, crews battling the forest fire near Needleton have as…

June 17, 2014

And the West is History

“Vicky, an elephant with the George Carden Circus, gets a cool drink of water at the La Plata County Fairgrounds…

June 17, 2014

Food

Dunkin’ CEO: Sandwiches are just snacks, not lunch

The chain has been expanding its sandwich offerings to bring in more business during the afternoon. But Dunkin’ Brands CEO…

June 17, 2014

Food

FDA preparing long-awaited plan to reduce salt

The FDA is drafting new guidelines intended to reduce the 1½ teaspoons of salt that the average American consumes each…

June 17, 2014

Food

A reason to use that grilling pan

A grilling pan is a must for grilling small things such as the chickpeas in this hearty summer salad.Matthew Mead/Associated…

June 17, 2014

Food

A pressing matter

for efficiency threatens Greek olive oil industry

June 17, 2014

Food

Ramadan traditions vary, but dates are a constant

Muslims eat dates to break their daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan, a tradition traced back to the…

June 17, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Paul and Roy Zufelt of Redmesa were arrested on charges of dynamiting fish in the La Plata…

June 16, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: An advertisement read: “Durango’s some place to go – Trimble Springs. Dine, dance, swim. This week floor-show…

June 15, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

Free kidney disease classes are available in Durango. These monthly, instructor-led classes will teach participants about the causes of chronic…

June 15, 2014

Health

New study could nip Alzheimer’s in the bud

Healthy seniors to be tested in bid to foil disease

June 15, 2014

Health

Graphic warnings on cigarettes appear to work

The country’s Bureau of Statistics says household consumption of tobacco fell 4.9 percent during the year that ended in March…

June 15, 2014

Health

Is good hygiene giving kids allergies?

Sterile environments may put children at risk, especially those at young ages

June 15, 2014

Health

Step outside and let nature make you feel alive again

your doctor write a ‘park prescription’ for you, if all else fails

June 15, 2014

Health

Pregnant women: Consume more fish

what is lacking are specifics about what is the safest

June 15, 2014

Travel

Mysterious Manaus

50,000 World Cup tourists expected in this rainforest city

June 14, 2014

Travel

Roaming the ruins

old villa beckons darkly

June 14, 2014

Travel

More airports adopt free Wi-Fi

“Wi-Fi Before You Fly. Now Free,” it announced. Saving a speck of time and trouble, Parker tapped directly into the…

June 14, 2014

Travel

For World Cup tourists, sticker shock to kick in

Tourists enjoy the sunset on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. World Cup tourists should prepare to dig deep…

June 14, 2014

Family

How’s sleep-away camp going? Check online

parent needs to wait by the mailbox when there’s the Internet?

June 14, 2014

And the West is History

“An unidentified picket walks in front of the Rio Grande-land construction projects as Laborers Local No. 813, Carpenters District Council…

June 14, 2014