Southwest Life

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Monday morning will see the beginning of construction of the new Safeway store building in Durango. To…

July 17, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Motorists going along Main Avenue found the new traffic signs more than a bit confusing. In some…

July 16, 2014

And the West is History

“Herald reporter Roy Pace went down to the D&RGW yards to get a picture of the Nomad, (an) elegant private…

July 15, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Oil companies having bulk storage plants in Durango will be required to build dikes around their tanks…

July 13, 2014

Health

Generic drugs increase in price rapidly

His patient had been on the drug, digoxin, for many years. A mainstay of treating older patients with rapid rhythm…

July 13, 2014

Health

Illness names inspired by food, drink

But if you also know about the strawberry cervix, the watermelon stomach and the blueberry muffin rash, you just may…

July 13, 2014

Health

Boot camp for new doctors

of harm eliminated in internship

July 13, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

Heart Safe La Plata, using the American Heart Association’s Family and Friends CPR Anytime program, is offering a CPR training…

July 13, 2014

Health

Wars’ severely wounded now lead medical science

Doctors trying to understand young, severely disabled vets

July 13, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Durango’s City Council discussed numerous matters including a rooster that begins crowing at 1 a.m. and creates…

July 13, 2014

And the West is History

“An 1890s parade stops to have its picture taken.”Special to the Herald 75 years ago: “That mammoth thing that was…

July 12, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Today is the day of all days – the day that marks the emancipation (for a month)…

July 11, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Thrifty shoppers of the entire basin are buying heavily at Graden’s semi-annual store-wide clearance sale. Many mothers…

July 9, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: This appeared in the section called Bayfield News: “The Steeles are having their home stuccoed.” 50 years…

July 8, 2014

And the West is History

“Zelma Haga of Bayfield sews a Bula headhand in this June 1989 photo at Fiji Wear Inc.’s manufacturing plant on…

July 8, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “In the past few days the prevalence of a type of stomach sickness among residents of Durango…

July 6, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Women in La Plata County are fortunate in having the opportunity to attend a canning demonstration which…

July 6, 2014

Health

Daredevil sport given makeover for elderly

seniors, a gentler parkour builds strength, balance

July 5, 2014

Health

These pills raising overdose deaths

Southern states have most prescriptions

July 5, 2014

Health

This common back-pain treatment is of little help

question you need to ask: ‘Should I really do this?’

July 5, 2014

Health

Ancient gene aids Tibetans with high altitude

Genetic trait seen as survival advantage

July 5, 2014

Travel

Tiny Belize teems with jungle ruins, sea life

That ancient appeal draws in backpackers eager for adventure as well as divers ready to gawk at its bustling reefs…

July 5, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

United Blood Services will host these blood drives: 1:30 to 6 p.m. today at the United Blood Services Office, 146…

July 5, 2014

Health

Do you know how strong that drink is?

Calculator helps figure how much alcohol you are about to consume

July 5, 2014