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Texas house tied to Oswald opens to visitors
Travel

Texas house tied to Oswald opens to visitors

November 16, 2013

The home that once belonged to Ruth Paine, the woman who befriended Oswald’s wife and let her live there with her two young daughters, has been restored and opened as…

Bad seed or little angel? Book says babies both
Family

Bad seed or little angel? Book says babies both

November 16, 2013

In Just Babies: The Origins of Good and Evil (Crown), Bloom takes on the nature of morality and vast research spanning evolutionary biology to philosophy, drawing on everyone from Sigmund…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 15, 2013

75 years ago: “The Durango Music Club will present Arthur W. Henderson, renowned concert pianist. Henderson is a member of the music faculty, Colorado State College of Education at Greeley.…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

November 15, 2013

The Family Sunday School at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2611 Junction St., will be held at 9:15 a.m. Sunday because of Thanksgiving break. Durango Methodist church to hold sermon series…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 14, 2013

75 years ago: “Five La Plata County men, winners of silver prize cups in the 1937 San Juan Basin Seed & Poultry Show, will be the defending champions at the…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 13, 2013

75 years ago: An advertisement for Wayt’s Toggery read, “Will that boy wear an overcoat? He will when he sees Wayt’s stock. A complete line of sizes, styles and the…

Mix classic and modern without sacrificing tradition
Food

Mix classic and modern without sacrificing tradition

November 12, 2013

“Know your audience,” says Jack Bishop, editorial director of America’s Test Kitchen. “The people I know want a pie for dessert and they’re not really interested in going too far…

A healthy, Thai take on the Thanksgiving pumpkin desert
Food

A healthy, Thai take on the Thanksgiving pumpkin desert

November 12, 2013

The canned pumpkin used in this recipe for Thai Pumpkin Custard retains all of its flavor and nutrients, including carotenoids, fiber and potassium.Matthew Mead/Associated Press I’m a fan of traditional…

Burger King revives Big Mac copycat
Food

Burger King revives Big Mac copycat

November 12, 2013

Burger King is bringing back the “Big King” sandwich, a close competitor to McDonald’s Big Mac.Courtesy of Burger King The Miami-based chain says it’s bringing back its “Big King” sandwich,…

Turkey talk
Food

Turkey talk

November 12, 2013

answer your burning (and brining) Thanksgiving questions

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 12, 2013

Herald <br><br>The caption on this June 9, 1963 photo read, “Durango Mayor R.E. (Pat) O’Brien, who spoke near the conclusion of Masonic ceremonies during which the cornerstone was laid for…

The West is History
And the West is History

The West is History

November 11, 2013

75 years ago: “Following a delectable luncheon downtown, members of the Wednesday Bridge Club adjourned to the home of Mrs. Jean Sloan McLean, where they enjoyed their regular game.” 50…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

November 10, 2013

A Durango Veterans Acupuncture Clinic will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at 635 East Fifth Ave. This is a free,…

Stop the spread
Health

Stop the spread

November 10, 2013

precautions can prevent common cold, deadly disease

Being bilingual may delay dementia
Health

Being bilingual may delay dementia

November 10, 2013

The study, conducted in India and published in the journal Neurology, is not the first to reach this conclusion. But it is the largest and comes with an intriguing new…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 9, 2013

75 years ago: “Slippery highways due to a light fall of snow brought about four auto accidents in this immediate territory. No serious injures resulted from any of the mishaps.”…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 9, 2013

This picture was reprinted in the Sept. 9, 1988, Herald. The cutline read: “Classes began at Longfellow School, Durango’s first high school, in 1888.”Special to the Herald file photo 75…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 8, 2013

75 years ago: “La Plata County joined liberally in the Republican landslide of Tuesday’s election, giving a majority to only one Democratic candidate for a contested county office, and showing…

Being Jewish means being funny – no joke
Religion

Being Jewish means being funny – no joke

November 8, 2013

Well, mostly. You know the joke: Two Jews, three opinions … But seriously: A sweeping survey from the Pew Research Center, “Portrait of Jewish Americans,” finds humor is one of…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

November 8, 2013

Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 353 South Pagosa Blvd. in Pagosa Springs, announces these Mass schedules: 5 p.m. Saturday (Anticipatory). 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday. 7:30 a.m. Monday,…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 7, 2013

75 years ago: “‘Going Shadow’ of the Harold Teen comics one better, Durango school boys are sporting bright colored ear muffs, but they haven’t donned their head coverings as yet.…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 6, 2013

75 years ago: An advertisement for Turner Investment Co. read, “For sale: Once in a while we are privileged to offer a real bargain in Durango property. Here is one!…

Sriracha shortage panic? There are tons of options
Food

Sriracha shortage panic? There are tons of options

November 5, 2013

Sriracha lovers had a near miss last week when a judge rejected a Southern California city’s bid to shut down production at the Irwindale facility. Residents had complained that the…

Do-ahead mashed potatoes can save time and sanity
Food

Do-ahead mashed potatoes can save time and sanity

November 5, 2013

The potatoes in this recipe for Make-Ahead Light Mashed Potatoes are mashed and cooked without any seasonings or dairy the day before, and then stored in the refrigerator. They are…