Southwest Life

50 years ago: “Durango Jaycees awarded their highest award, the William Lovelace award, to Reef Egger as the most outstanding…

April 23, 2016

Travel

Shakespeare’s hometown a magnet for fans of the bard

Stratford-upon-Avon marks 400 years since Shakespeare died

April 22, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Parents of children in all Durango schools earnestly requested the City Council to consider the building of…

April 22, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Several weeks ago Durango skiers regretfully wrapped the towback at Haviland Lake in mothballs and turned their…

April 21, 2016

Health

Mercy to break ground on new hospice

to fill gap in local health care

April 20, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “J.R. Cheney, 844 Fourth Ave., has a climbing rose vine outside his dining room – or most…

April 20, 2016

And the West is History

W.R. Rowland photographed this wagon race in Bayfield on Oct. 17, 1922.Courtesy of Center of Southwest Studies 75 years ago:…

April 19, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Mesa Verde National Park will open ‘officially’ on May 15. However, Sup. John H. McLaughlin announces that…

April 18, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Escape from the snow into the pleasures of the warm sea breeze is a pleasure that is…

April 17, 2016

Travel

Walk among wonders of America’s first, finest landscape architect

It’s likely you’ve experienced the genius of Frederick Law Olmsted

April 16, 2016

Travel

Find fare, check fees: Tips for saving on flights

When booking your next airline ticket, travel experts recommend reading the fine print on the airline website. A cheap ticket…

April 16, 2016

And the West is History

“Walter F. Ficklin, summa cum laude graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree, and Milburn Lame, magna cum laude with…

April 16, 2016

And the West is History

And the west is History

75 years ago: “L.M. Forsman, passenger agent for the Rio Grande in Durango, announced that the railroad would offer special…

April 15, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Robert Ford of the state game farm near Colorado Springs will be in Durango to inspect locations…

April 13, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: An advertisement for Goodman Paint Co. read: “Newest patterns in wallpaper for every room in your home.…

April 13, 2016

Health

A walk outdoors can ease stress of cancer

Support group serves survivors, patients, caregivers

April 13, 2016

And the West is History

“A CBS television news team was in town April 13, 1966, shooting film to be incorporated in a program dealing…

April 12, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “After 14 years of employment at the Herald-Democrat, Wayne Brewer is transferring his affections to the Turner…

April 11, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “A matinee provided entertainment for guests of Jean Meyer who gathered to help her celebrate her 9th…

April 10, 2016

Travel

Touring London’s punk scene, 40 years later

to mark impact of Sex Pistols, The Clash

April 9, 2016

And the West is History

“Mrs. Cecilia Madonna is shown in this April 1966 photo as she arranged the lily plants for display at Schluter’s.”Durango…

April 9, 2016

Travel

Fliers beware: New airfare rule could be costly

Because of new pricing rules, travelers visiting several cities on one trip, especially those flying for business, are seeing airfares…

April 8, 2016

Travel

Hiking wine country: Napa Valley visitors want taste of the outdoors

Valley visitors seek taste of the outdoors

April 8, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The Durango City Council passed the anti-fireworks ordinance, which strictly prohibits the sale and shooting of fireworks…

April 8, 2016