Marvel United Methodist Church and Mountain View Community Church will host “Safari Jungle Vacation Bible School” from June 9 to June 13 at the Mountain View Community Church. Children age…
75 years ago: An advertisement read: “All Trimble Springs pools now open. Newly redecorated. New entrance at pools. Lounging room and warm dressing rooms. Bring the family.” 50 years ago:…
75 years ago: “Five Durango men flew to Albuquerque to attend a big air show held there in which a famous stunt flyer pulled tricks out of his bag and…
75 years ago: “Durango is now headquarters for the Rio Grande Southern Railroad following completion of a move in which the managing officers of the railroad were provided quarters here…
“A big two story house was moved from 1833 Main Ave. to Florida Mesa, creating much interest among the sidewalk superintendents as it made its way slowly through the city…
Freezing the brownies in this recipe for Baked Alaska will keep them from crumbling when cut.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Baked Alaska once was the star dessert of cruise ship dining rooms…
So, what does it taste like? “Water, but there’s something different. It’s got a little bit of sweetness,” said Michael Farrell, a maple expert at Cornell University. Maple water, or…
Tony Pace, Subway’s chief marketing officer, said the chain began testing hummus as a topping in early April. Pace noted that many customers already order vegetarian sandwiches and that the…
“And I,” he declares, “am a member of the former category.” That will be obvious to anyone who watches this weekend’s new film “Chef,” which Favreau wrote, stars in, and…
75 years ago: “J. Slatch Farmer, about 50, a miner at the May Day working near Hesperus, underwent an operation for amputation of a foot which was crushed in a…
75 years ago: “Several specialists will be paying a visit to La Plata County for the purpose of helping with farm problems.” 50 years ago: “The Herald received a check…
Movement combats a litany of age-related ailments
The Celebrating Healthy Communities Coalition, supported by San Juan Basin Health announces the winners of the third annual La Plata County Adult Role Model Awards. Young people were asked to…
Older mice got stronger, exercised longer and performed better mentally after they were injected with blood from young mice, or even just with a substance that’s more abundant in younger…
Difficulty transitioning to parenthood among several known factors
Infertility, the loss of a mother can make for a difficult, complicated holiday
This picture was reprinted in a March 1989 Herald. The cutline read: “‘Battle Rock’ at the World’s Fair – home of the Mesa Verde exhibit. 1893 – World’s Columbian Exposition,…
Bayfield residents gather for horse races on Oct. 17, 1922.Courtesy Center of Southwest Studies 75 years ago: “La Plata County has been allotted funds to purchase another farm under the…
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis called Friday for governments to redistribute wealth to the poor in a new spirit of generosity to help curb the “economy of exclusion” taking hold…
Buddhist teacher offers lessons on how to be happy from 9 to 5
film ‘Hanna Ranch’ documents challenges on Colorado’s rangeland
75 years ago: “Miss Frances Williams, itinerant nurse for the state division of crippled children, is conducting an institute on orthopedic nursing in Durango. Discussions are held on the part…
75 years ago: “M.G. Williamson, secretary of the Durango Chamber of Commerce, returned from Grand Junction, where he has been successful in his mission as a delegate to secure designation…
Cronut creator Dominique Ansel was named the nation’s top pastry chef at the 2014 James Beard Foundation Awards on Monday in New York.Andy Kropa/Associated Press Last year, New York pastry…
Jefferson’s Ocean, Old Blowhard, Eagle Rare and Barterhouse bourbons are part of a bourbon renaissance that has spawned a new, exclusive class of cult spirits.Matthew Mead/Associated Press And Pappy isn’t…
Del’s Lemonade, a lemony slush made of water, sugar, lemon juice and chunks of rind, has become a Rhode Island cultural icon often seen at wedding receptions, birthday parties, bar…
A store-bought crust makes this Ricotta Spinach Tart a fast and easy treat for Mom.Matthew Mead/Associated Press We took some of our favorite lasagna ingredients – ricotta cheese, spinach, thyme…
