Southwest Life

Bridge scores

Jan. 11 Non-Life Master First: S. Croom, J. Goldstein Second: J. Mercer, J. Walter Third: S. Mondin, B. Norton Fourth:…

January 26, 2018

Senior Calendar

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 10 a.m. Intermediate bridge lesson. 10:15 a.m. Watch Your Step exercise.…

January 26, 2018

Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Saturday The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: “Tosca” (Puccini) New Production, 10:55 a.m., Student Union, Vallecito Room. Skyhawks women’s basketball:…

January 26, 2018

And the West is History

75 years ago: An improved water system was the main topic of discussion at a Durango City Council meeting. 50…

January 26, 2018

Community

La Plata County Extension Office director to speak to Rotary

Darrin Parmenter, La Plata County Extension Office director and a Colorado State University horticulturist, will speak to the club. The…

January 26, 2018

Community

DHS class of 1978 reunion rescheduled

For updates and more information, email [email protected] or visit http://bit.ly/2BsYEVl.

January 26, 2018

Health

Study confirms flu increases risk of heart attack in elderly

This 1973 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows influenza virus particles. Doctors…

January 25, 2018

Travel

Southern states join to promote civil rights tourism

Fourteen states stretching from Kansas to Delaware, including all of the Deep South, are joining to promote the U.S. Civil…

January 25, 2018

And the West is History

75 years ago: The Junior Chamber of Commerce “Light a Bumper” campaign would be moved to the City Market parking…

January 25, 2018

And the West is History

75 years ago: Ralph Cloud, 44-year-old policeman at the Consolidated Ute agency in Ignacio, “drove his auto up a 10-foot…

January 24, 2018

Health

Afraid of getting sick? Six things you can do at home

Durango Herald file It’s no fun to live with someone who is sick. You feel sorry for them and care…

January 24, 2018

Travel

Lawsuit alleges Motel 6 discriminated against Latino customers

A lawsuit filed Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 alleges Motel 6 discriminated against some of its Latino customers in Phoenix by…

January 24, 2018

Travel

Indoor velodrome expected to draw cyclists to Detroit

The Lexus Velodrome, which had its grand opening Monday, is in an inflatable, climate-controlled dome a few miles north of…

January 23, 2018

Health

Blood test to detect 8 cancers early gives promising results

A patient has her blood drawn for a liquid biopsy at a hospital in Philadelphia. Scientists have made progress on…

January 23, 2018

And the West is History

75 years ago: Gordon Gilmore of Durango suffered severe bruises, but was not seriously hurt, after his car slipped off…

January 23, 2018

And the West is History

75 years ago: It was announced that Bayfield would have “dial telephone service” installed sometime in late summer. The service…

January 22, 2018

Travel

Discovery shows pirates liked treasure – and books

A piece of paper from books found on board Blackbeard’s ship the Queen Anne’s Revenge. To find paper in the…

January 22, 2018

Health

San Juan Basin Health to offer healthy habits series

The three-session series will include interactive discussions about healthy living, with topics related to nutrition, effective grocery shopping and cooking…

January 22, 2018

And the West is History

75 years ago: Claude and Jim Pacotti descended from Silverton because the snow was too deep for them to work…

January 21, 2018

Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

A selection of communities will give a report of activities. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available…

January 21, 2018

Travel

Globe-trotter’s test: 7 marathons, 7 days, 7 continents

Rinse and repeat. The Massachusetts marathoner, who won the 2016 World Marathon Challenge – seven marathons in seven days on…

January 21, 2018

Health

Injury prevention gets harder as you age. These methods help.

Durango Herald file I have a meaningful exercise routine, and I have never felt better. I am still glowing from…

January 21, 2018

And the West is History

75 years ago: Durango constructed and opened its own “Sun Valley,” which was “complete with toboggan slide, ski course, tow-back…

January 20, 2018

Travel

National Park Service photographer captures history in detail

“Oh my God, it just got really bright for a second,” he said at Camp Greentop in Catoctin Mountain Park…

January 20, 2018