Southwest Life

Grab your bonnet and musket: It’s a 19th-century getaway at Old Sturbridge Village

I like to think I’m always up for adventure – I’ve taken overnight trains across India and smoked Cuban cigars…

September 5, 2017

Science says: Severe morning sickness is brutal, not dangerous

Kensington Palace says Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their third child. Kate Middleton is…

September 5, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Haviland Lake, a “spawning and rearing pond,” was abandoned by the state game and fish commission, to…

September 4, 2017

Health

Low-cost health insurance enrollment begins Nov. 1

Associated Press file During open enrollment, almost all legal United States and Colorado residents who are not eligible for Health…

September 4, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Local rationing board officials released an announcement to “housewives who secure sugar for canning purposes,” which said…

September 3, 2017

Travel

How to survive a long flight with a baby or preschooler

checklist, have a Plan B – and a Plan C

September 3, 2017

Health

Durango Public Library to host Advance Care Planning workshop

Advance Care Planning refers to the expression and documentation of future health care decisions. Attendees must be 18 or older.…

September 3, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Coordinator of inter-American affairs, Nelson Rockefeller, urged that United States products continue to be advertised in “the…

September 2, 2017

Travel

Fall for Lake Tahoe’s secret season: Autumn

escape from the summer, winter crowds

September 2, 2017

Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

Fred Bryant will speak about history and conservation ethics at the King Ranch. Lunch will be available for $17. For…

September 2, 2017

Health

Community Health Action Coalition to meet

Attendees will learn about health care delivery and payment reform. Mark Carley, vice president of Managed Care and Risk Products…

September 1, 2017

Health

Heart Safe La Plata to offer September classes

Associated Press file Sept. 6, a basic first-aid class will be held at 3 p.m. and an adult CPR class…

September 1, 2017

Health

Durango to host cancer-wellness conference

Two-day event to include keynote address, workshops

September 1, 2017

Community

September Library events

Library Card Discount Program: To encourage community members to get a library card and shop locally, businesses participating in the…

September 1, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Local law enforcement officials announced they received several complaints that some merchants were disregarding laws that prohibited…

September 1, 2017

Community

Bridge scores

Aug. 24 First: R. Houston, P. Pettinato Second: J. Mercer, J. Walter Third: J. Cecka, S. Saunders Fourth: J. Mullins,…

September 1, 2017

Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

Saturday Skyhawks Football: Chadron State College vs. Fort Lewis College, noon-3 p.m., Dennison Memorial Field, [email protected]. Sunday Campus garden workshop,…

September 1, 2017

Community

Senior Calendar

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Closed for Labor Day. Tuesday 9 a.m. Crafts. 9:15 a.m. Tai…

September 1, 2017

Community

Thank You letter

My brother, Reggie Hohenberg, recently died in a car accident while driving home in the beautiful San Juan Mountains. He…

September 1, 2017

Travel

New York’s Coney Island after sundown: A photo gallery

But Coney Island after sundown has a different feel. The crowds and tourists are mostly gone. Colored lights silhouette the…

August 31, 2017

Health

A first: Drug lowers heart risks by curbing inflammation

According to results of a new study, for the first time, a drug has helped prevent heart attacks by curbing…

August 31, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: La Plata County suffered a severe teacher shortage on what was supposed to be the first week…

August 31, 2017

Health

Obesity rates rising in Colorado, stabilizing elsewhere

Cooking Matters focusing on teaching local child caregivers healthy habits

August 31, 2017

Travel

Pot shop clashes with tourism stores in eclectic Alaska town

Most of Talkeetna’s stores line the two long blocks that make up its Main Street, where tourists – many who…

August 30, 2017