Southwest Life

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Numerous cases of influenza in Cortez have necessitated the closing of schools in the town for an…

January 11, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Glowing accounts of the ‘Old South’ are being given by Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Lee, who, with…

January 10, 2016

Travel

Nuclear tourism? No worries, it’s ‘perfectly safe’

than 50,000 worked at top-secret site during WWII

January 9, 2016

Travel

In the Marshall Islands, divers explore shipwrecks, spectacular coral

It was clear right away it was a tuna swimming past because of the distinctive bumps along its back that…

January 9, 2016

And the West is History

In this March 1989 photo, “Biff McCabe, a student at Fort Lewis College, demonstrates a hand plant on the wall…

January 9, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Waxy Snowmen, candle-top hats, lighted a Christmas table of white and silver and marked the places for…

January 8, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Fire did some damage to the Park School building before it was gotten under control by the…

January 7, 2016

Health

Relationships vital to physical health

are just as important as exercising, eating well

January 6, 2016

Health

Health Brief

An introduction to mindfulness meditation and to practices for coping more effectively with stress, illness and pain will be held…

January 6, 2016

Health

Fitness fads that are likely to fade out in 2016

In 2016, the fitness industry is more likely to promote high-intensity workouts rather than steady-state standbys like treadmill running and…

January 6, 2016

Health

Former ballet dancer, now foot, ankle surgeon in Durango

Lucas never had childhood dreams of becoming a professional ballet dancer. Instead, a meniscus tear of his right knee, which…

January 6, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The district attorney filed confidence game charges against Jimmie Jones, erst-while Ignacio town marshal. Bond was fixed…

January 6, 2016

And the West is History

“Mickey Hogan, president of the Durango Ski Club, and his family were the first in line to buy a season…

January 5, 2016

Health

Health agency takes on advertising for electronic cigarettes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working on new rules for e-cigarettes. A new study released by the Centers…

January 5, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Music club carolers who brought happiness and pleasure to many listeners as they paused to sing around…

January 4, 2016

Travel

What to do if science is your passion

Nordic ski instructor Tim Buckley, left, stresses the importance of stretching as he works with beginning classic cross country skiing…

January 2, 2016

Travel

Immerse yourself in San Francisco’s rich culture

But if it’s been awhile since you were here, you’ll be wowed by the Ferry Building’s transformation. Here’s a rundown…

January 2, 2016

Travel

At ski resorts, pampering reaches new high

Ski-in, ski-out used to just refer to prime lodgings that didn’t require a shuttle – or even a walk –…

January 2, 2016

And the West is History

“Performers and celebrities at the second Cowboy Poetry Gathering and the third annual Western Arts and Film Festival, held in…

January 2, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Uniforms for the Durango High School band are expected to arrive Jan. 15. A sample copy arrived…

January 1, 2016

And the West is History

75 years ago: “During the past week 200,000 loch laven trout eggs from Troy, Montana, arrived at the Durango hatchery.…

December 31, 2015

Health

Health Briefs

Heart Safe La Plata, a local nonprofit organization, will offer these CPR classes at Durango Fire Protection District’s Station 1,…

December 30, 2015

Health

The science of the hangover

magic cure, but you can limit day-after damage

December 30, 2015

Health

Asthma rates among children fall

A possible plateau in childhood obesity rates and declines in air pollution are among factors that may have helped lower…

December 30, 2015