Southwest Lifestyle

Class stops diabetes in its tracks

disease is a threat, lifestyle changes can beat it back

November 24, 2013

75 years ago: “Durango police are holding in custody two men suspected of having stolen some laundry from the C.O.D.…

Southwest Life

In Carbondale, police chief says it’s time to lock doors

creeps up on this small town

Southwest Life

Treasure myths star in history exhibit

Dave Bailey, curator of history at the Museum of the West in Grand Junction, holds a mariner’s astrolab, which is…

Southwest Life

Innovative eats in Phoenix

Popular food trucks take wheels off on Roosevelt Row

Family

Praise, ire for S.D. mom’s blog about bullying

goes viral after ending up on Facebook

This picture appeared in the Oct. 16, 1988, Herald. The cutline read: “A garden of illegal plants was discovered in…

75 years ago: This item appeared in the section called Animas Valley News: “Residents of the valley are making considerable…

Religion

Religion Briefs

First United Methodist Church of Durango, 2917 Aspen Drive, will host its 40th annual Holiday Bazaar from 8 a.m. to…

Religion

Pastor expects to be defrocked for gay wedding

Schaeferdu1-i-syn The United Methodist clergyman convicted of breaking church law for officiating at his son’s same-sex wedding was suspended late…

Religion

Rabbi, pope share a deep bond

Together, friends reach beyond their own communities

75 years ago: The following appeared in the section titled Sunnyside News: “The first copy of the Buglers Blast the…

November 21, 2013

75 years ago: The Kiva theater was showing “Broadway Musketeers” starring Ann Sheridan and Marie Wilson. The billing read: “Three…

November 20, 2013

Crisp, sweet lace cookies that are just a bit healthy

These simple and somewhat healthy lace cookies are made with oatmeal, butter, white sugar, a whole egg and vanilla extract.Matthew…

Shift in ordering takeout is a sweet and sour tale

Betty Fraser, right, owner of Los Angeles restaurant Grub, delivers an online order to customer Chantel Mines. Like many restaurants…

The cost of turkey and trimmings? Mostly unchanged

But don’t bank on those savings for any big Black Friday splurges. The average Turkey Day dinner will cost $49.04,…

Tipsy turkeys: N.H. birds fed beer for flavor, size

Farmer Joe Morette fills trough with beer at his farm in Henniker, N.H. Morette has been adding beer to the…

Michigan growers trying to lull apples to sleep

Workers at King Orchards in Central Lake, Mich., prepare apples for shipment. Michigan producers are using technology called “SmartFresh” to…

Traditions of native cuisine

Recipes emphasize local, sustainable ingredients

Herald<br><br>This picture and the following cutline appeared in the Oct. 20, 1963: “At the old Runck place, four miles north…

75 years ago: “Rarely has a Durango audience had the opportunity of hearing as accomplished a musician as Arthur Henderson.…

November 18, 2013

Health Briefs

A Durango Veterans Acupuncture Clinic will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and from 6 to 8 p.m.…

In new fight against fat, doctors told to get serious

‘Telling patients to lose weight is not enough’

Fewer teens smoke but more use e-cigarettes

Overall tobacco use fell among teens in 2012, but use of e-cigarettes and hookahs increased, the Centers for Disease Control…

Using testosterone may increase risk for heart failure

The results raise concerns about the widely used testosterone gels, patches or injections that are heavily marketed for low sex…

Boys are a bit more likely to be born early

Music therapist Elizabeth Klinger plays guitar and sings for Augustin as he grips the hand of his mother, Lucy Morales,…

Girls build fitness, self-esteem

Program in region pairs physical, mental health

Travel

The castle Hearst built

enchant at hilltop estate above California coast

November 16, 2013