Southwest Lifestyle

Travel

In Dallas, events will mark assassination anniversary

A visitor photographs the X marking the sport where President John F. Kennedy was shot in Dealey Plaza in downtown…

November 16, 2013

Travel

Texas house tied to Oswald opens to visitors

The home that once belonged to Ruth Paine, the woman who befriended Oswald’s wife and let her live there with…

November 16, 2013

Family

Bad seed or little angel? Book says babies both

In Just Babies: The Origins of Good and Evil (Crown), Bloom takes on the nature of morality and vast research…

November 16, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The Durango Music Club will present Arthur W. Henderson, renowned concert pianist. Henderson is a member of…

November 15, 2013

Religion

Atheist ‘mega-churches’ take root

media drives movement for those seeking camaraderie

November 15, 2013

Religion

Religion Briefs

The Family Sunday School at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2611 Junction St., will be held at 9:15 a.m. Sunday because…

November 15, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Five La Plata County men, winners of silver prize cups in the 1937 San Juan Basin Seed…

November 14, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: An advertisement for Wayt’s Toggery read, “Will that boy wear an overcoat? He will when he sees…

November 13, 2013

Food

Mix classic and modern without sacrificing tradition

“Know your audience,” says Jack Bishop, editorial director of America’s Test Kitchen. “The people I know want a pie for…

November 12, 2013

Food

A healthy, Thai take on the Thanksgiving pumpkin desert

The canned pumpkin used in this recipe for Thai Pumpkin Custard retains all of its flavor and nutrients, including carotenoids,…

November 12, 2013

Food

Burger King revives Big Mac copycat

Burger King is bringing back the “Big King” sandwich, a close competitor to McDonald’s Big Mac.Courtesy of Burger King The…

November 12, 2013

Food

Turkey talk

answer your burning (and brining) Thanksgiving questions

November 12, 2013

And the West is History

Herald <br><br>The caption on this June 9, 1963 photo read, “Durango Mayor R.E. (Pat) O’Brien, who spoke near the conclusion…

November 12, 2013

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The West is History

75 years ago: “Following a delectable luncheon downtown, members of the Wednesday Bridge Club adjourned to the home of Mrs.…

November 11, 2013

Health

Health Briefs

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

November 10, 2013

Health

Stop the spread

precautions can prevent common cold, deadly disease

November 10, 2013

Health

Being bilingual may delay dementia

The study, conducted in India and published in the journal Neurology, is not the first to reach this conclusion. But…

November 10, 2013

Health

Obesity surgery effective for teens

excess weight causes ailments once seen only in adults

November 10, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Slippery highways due to a light fall of snow brought about four auto accidents in this immediate…

November 9, 2013

Southwest Life

Reviving rare motorcycles, classic trucks in Dolores

Mechanic specializes in restoring coveted Vincents

November 9, 2013

Family

Is sharing your bed with baby safe or risky?

Scientific community still debating whether practice is dangerous

November 9, 2013

And the West is History

This picture was reprinted in the Sept. 9, 1988, Herald. The cutline read: “Classes began at Longfellow School, Durango’s first…

November 9, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: “La Plata County joined liberally in the Republican landslide of Tuesday’s election, giving a majority to only…

November 8, 2013

Religion

Christian adoption effort struggles

Movement faces criticism, some leaders agree

November 8, 2013

Religion

Being Jewish means being funny – no joke

Well, mostly. You know the joke: Two Jews, three opinions … But seriously: A sweeping survey from the Pew Research…

November 8, 2013

Religion

Religion Briefs

Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 353 South Pagosa Blvd. in Pagosa Springs, announces these Mass schedules: 5 p.m. Saturday…

November 8, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: “‘Going Shadow’ of the Harold Teen comics one better, Durango school boys are sporting bright colored ear…

November 7, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: An advertisement for Turner Investment Co. read, “For sale: Once in a while we are privileged to…

November 6, 2013

Food

Sriracha shortage panic? There are tons of options

Sriracha lovers had a near miss last week when a judge rejected a Southern California city’s bid to shut down…

November 5, 2013

Food

Do-ahead mashed potatoes can save time and sanity

The potatoes in this recipe for Make-Ahead Light Mashed Potatoes are mashed and cooked without any seasonings or dairy the…

November 5, 2013