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Dads do diapers and more, myth-busting survey says
Family

Dads do diapers and more, myth-busting survey says

December 21, 2013

The nationally representative survey shows fathers’ involvement has increased slightly since the government first asked in 2002, coinciding with research since then that bolsters the benefits of hands-on fathering. The…

Mormons explain polygamy in church’s early days
Religion

Mormons explain polygamy in church’s early days

December 20, 2013

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says in the new 1,400-word essay that most of the post-1890 plural marriages were performed in Mexico and Canada but that a…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

December 20, 2013

The Durango Dharma Center has moved to a new space at 208 East Animas Road (County Road 250), at the intersection of 32nd Street and East Animas Road in the…

La Plata County churches to offer Christmas Eve services
Religion

La Plata County churches to offer Christmas Eve services

December 20, 2013

Services marked with an asterisk indicate that child care will be provided. All Saints Anglican Church, Fort Lewis College Chapel. Candlelight service with the traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

December 17, 2013

Christmas décor at the Perkins Home, 1237 East Third Ave. The date is unknown.File photo courtesy of Animas Museum 75 years ago: “Many of the Durango business firms will remain…

A fancy holiday dinner that doesn’t need fancy skills
Food

A fancy holiday dinner that doesn’t need fancy skills

December 17, 2013

Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Thighs sound fancy but with a few basic kitchen tools are actually easy to make.Matthew Mead/Associated Press I’ve adapted this from a recipe that first appeared in Gourmet…

Liquor producers experiment with exclusive booze
Food

Liquor producers experiment with exclusive booze

December 17, 2013

The Rickhouse bar in San Francisco serves a cocktail made with sparkling water and Quinetum, a new quinine cordial made by Hendrick’s Gin. Quinetum is one of several limited-edition liquors…

This lean holiday roast doesn’t skimp on flavor
Food

This lean holiday roast doesn’t skimp on flavor

December 17, 2013

This recipe for Double Pork Roast with Mushroom Marsala Sauce is even better when prepared up to a day ahead of time.Matthew Mead/Associated Press But let’s face it, as much…

10 tips for preventing the holiday plump
Food

10 tips for preventing the holiday plump

December 17, 2013

Cliff Vancura/Durango Heralddu1-i-syn Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, at all hours of the day and night, we celebrate the sanctity of food with a ferocity that pays little heed to…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

December 15, 2013

75 years ago: An advertisement for Catchpole Beauty Salon read: “High styles for the holiday. It’s time you got yourself one of the popular high style coiffures for the gay…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

December 15, 2013

Heart Safe La Plata is offering online CPR and first-aid training to the community. People can sign up for and take the course on their home computers. Participants will need…

Exercise eases pain from breast cancer drugs, study finds
Health

Exercise eases pain from breast cancer drugs, study finds

December 15, 2013

A new study shows that exercise can significantly reduce joint pain in women undergoing cancer treatment using aromatase inhibitors.Associated Press file photo The study focused on hormonal therapies called aromatase…

Breast cancer more manageable
Health

Breast cancer more manageable

December 15, 2013

New research may help tens of thousands of women each year avoid being overtreated for breast cancer by reducing the reliance on chemotherapy and radiation.Associated Press file The research is…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

December 14, 2013

Information on this photograph said “Charles Naegelin and his blacksmith and wagon shop. Came to Durango in 1874.”Courtesy of Animas Museum 75 years ago: “‘Pneumonia Control’ will be the topic…

Book it
Travel

Book it

December 14, 2013

guides offer inspiration, practical advice and a gift option

Many hurdles ahead for transgender rights
Family

Many hurdles ahead for transgender rights

December 14, 2013

Coy Mathis, left, a transgender girl, plays with her sister, Auri, 2, at their home in Fountain. In June, the Colorado Division of Civil Rights ruled that a suburban Colorado…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

December 13, 2013

75 years ago: “Work on the manual training room addition to Smiley Junior High School will begin Dec. 19, the WPA regional authorities at Fort Worth, Texas has approved the…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

December 13, 2013

The Durango Herald will publish a schedule of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services in its Dec. 21 edition. Churches should submit their schedules by 5 p.m. Thursday. Email Ann…

In protest, Festivus pole stands at Florida Capitol
Religion

In protest, Festivus pole stands at Florida Capitol

December 13, 2013

Chaz Stevens, an athiest, erected a Festivus pole made of beer cans at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee to protest a Nativity scene there. Florida considers the Statehouse rotunda to…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

December 12, 2013

75 years ago: “Business in Durango is booming, with a surge of Christmas buying bringing the daily volume above that of the same period in 1937, a survey of Durango…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

December 11, 2013

75 years ago: An advertisement for La Plata Motor Inc. read: “Our Christmas gift to you free with each car sold for $100 or more 20 gallons of gas. See…

Exams got you stressed? Rover to the rescue
Health

Exams got you stressed? Rover to the rescue

December 10, 2013

“You’re so nice,” said Heidi Moy, 20 and an occupational therapy major from Stony Point, N.Y., as she patted one of the therapy dogs brought to campus last week as…