Southwest Life

75 years ago: “The most recent of Durango’s runaways – two girls – have written their parents here to let…

December 17, 2015

Health Briefs

San Juan Basin Health Department is co-sponsoring a walk-in enrollment and information event about signing up for health insurance from…

December 16, 2015

Health

10 ways to beat holiday stress with fitness, nutrition

When considering holiday cookies at the office or a big family meal, take your time and look at the spread…

December 16, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Captain Art Hook, a world-famous deep-sea diver, appeared before students of the Durango schools in one of…

December 16, 2015

And the West is History

The Southern Ute Tribal Council is pictured here in November 1965. Seated is John E Baker, Sr., chairman of the…

December 15, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Snow continues to pile up in the mountains. Reports indicated a total of 5 feet of snow…

December 14, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Snow lies on Wolf Creek Pass to the depth of 4 feet. A total of 24 inches…

December 13, 2015

Travel

New Hampshire’s ski shop for the ages

Passion for the slopes fuels this landmark

December 12, 2015

Travel

5 ways to save on your next vacation

One airline ticket at a time Airlines set aside seats in a series of fare buckets or classes. We aren’t…

December 12, 2015

And the West is History

“This is architect George King’s conception of the $173,000 expansion and improvement project for the Durango Public Library.” This photo…

December 12, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “A group of safe crackers obtained a total of about $400 in cash in two hauls made…

December 11, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “An early Christmas vacation for pupils and teachers in the Durango public schools will begin Dec. 20…

December 10, 2015

Health

Health Briefs

The Leapfrog Group has named Mercy Regional Medical Center to its annual list of Top Rural Hospitals in the nation.…

December 9, 2015

Health

At 79, life expectancy in U.S. flat for 3rd year

Professor S. Jay Olshansky, a researcher on aging, and others have speculated that rising life expectancy may end because of…

December 9, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Despite the moderating weather, which has opened several ponds, skating is reported still good on the McCormick…

December 9, 2015

Health

FDA clears cold cap to save hair during breast cancer chemo

Dr. Hope Rugo, an oncologist and breast cancer specialist, demonstrates a Dignitana Dynamic system at the University of California San…

December 8, 2015

And the West is History

“William H. (Billy) Crocker, one of the Durango-Cortez Herald’s oldest subscribers, contributors and best friends, made this handsome chiming grandfather…

December 8, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Durango’s Christmas lighting premiere went off with a bang, invoking a holiday spirit which was shared by…

December 7, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “This week was marked by a pre-holiday exodus to the city, as Denver, in its festive dress,…

December 6, 2015

Travel

On and off Boston’s beaten path

old and new will delight travelers to Beantown

December 5, 2015

Travel

What it’s like to travel in France now

Americans make annual journey, despite Paris attacks

December 5, 2015

And the West is History

This picture appeared in the Nov. 19, 1987, Durango Herald. The cutline read: “Christmas carolers gather on Main Avenue at…

December 5, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: An advertisement for Durango Coca-Cola Bottling Co. read: “Pure, wholesome, delicious coca-cola is refreshment you want at…

December 4, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Merwyn Arnold, Silverton slayer, was committed to the state insane institution in Pueblo by a lunacy board.…

December 3, 2015