Southwest Life

75 years ago: SUNNYSIDE – “Spring must have arrived, if we are to judge by the number of salesmen of…

March 19, 2015

75 years ago: An advertisement for Schluter Floral Company read, “Flowers embody the full spirit of Easter, and what more…

March 18, 2015

And the West is History

“The clock and bell tower of the La Plata County Courthouse took on a new face – four of them,…

March 17, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “March 17-23 is designated by the National Wild Life Federation as Wild Life week. During the week…

March 16, 2015

Health

Eyes: The windows to disease

offers view of systemic diseases

March 15, 2015

Health

Is technology ruining your workouts?

many stats may hinder experience

March 15, 2015

Health

Guys: Beware testosterone drugs

The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors against the overuse of testosterone-boosting drugs for men, saying the popular treatments…

March 15, 2015

Health

A doctor’s empathy can help healing

Connection leads to better patient relationships

March 15, 2015

Health

Health Briefs

The presentation “Resolving Allergies with Advanced Allergy Therapeutics” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Durango Public Library,…

March 15, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Mr. and Mrs. Graden Weinland returned from a pleasant interlude in their routine of living having enjoyed…

March 15, 2015

Travel

Seduced by the northern lights

Sweden, searching for the Arctic’s magic

March 14, 2015

Travel

Seeking boredom on 3,000-mile road trip

Screens take a backseat to experiencing nation’s variety

March 14, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Durango stores will remain open until 8 o’clock on Saturday nights starting April 1.” 50 years ago:…

March 14, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Residents of the Redmesa section are welcoming the coming of long-wanted electric service which will be given…

March 13, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “For unusual thrills and nerve-tingling suspense, few motion pictures can compare with ‘Swiss Family Robinson,’ which plays…

March 12, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Safeway’s safe is still safe – after an unsuccessful attempt to crack it, made by would-be robbers.”…

March 11, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Rod S. Day passed away in Durango March 10. He was taken ill at Baggs, Wyoming, where…

March 10, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “A number of the members of the San Juan Ski Club are planning to go to Wolf…

March 9, 2015

Health

Planning in the works for a better flu vaccine

Because the last one was only 18% effective

March 8, 2015

Health

Health Briefs

Four Corners Health Care Center and Junction Creek Rehabilitation, 2911 Junction St., announces its certification in the Music and Memory…

March 8, 2015

Health

The world is high on sugar

obvious, not-so-obvious sources, it’s killing us

March 8, 2015

Health

Make that 2 chicken pox shots

Schools update vaccine rules; Durango district reviewing policy

March 8, 2015

Health

Can’t seem to focus? Maybe you’re a creative genius

In January, scientists at Northwestern announced they had found the first physiological evidence of a connection between creative thinking and…

March 8, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Dr. and Mrs. BJ Ochsner presided at their home informally when they entertained at a musical. Guests…

March 8, 2015