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75 years ago: “Grandma Day, sometimes but rarely called Victoria S. Day, of Sunnyside will celebrate her 90th birthday Sept.…

September 28, 2014

Health

Where do you fall among U.S. drinkers?

But to break into the top 10 percent of American drinkers, you would need to drink more than two bottles…

September 28, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

Women’s Wellness Connection and the American Cancer Society urge women ages 40 to 64 to talk with their doctors during…

September 28, 2014

Health

When at the gym, exercise your manners

No staring, no grunting and, please, use your towel and remember to share the equipment

September 28, 2014

Health

How to tell a child about a parent’s cancer

When telling a child about a parent’s cancer, experts suggest being honest and not making promises that can’t be kept.…

September 28, 2014

Health

3 ways to improve health care

Speakers at health summit discuss methods for reform

September 28, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Durango will be host to a police training school, at which three experts from the federal bureau…

September 27, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “William H. Fredinburg pleaded guilty to a forgery charge and was sentenced to serve from six to…

September 26, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Among the new houses being erected in Durango is one on the corner of 8th Avenue and…

September 25, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Two car loads of ore have arrived in Durango from the Mayflower Mill in Silverton. Six more…

September 23, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Sheep men are beginning to move their flocks southward from the mountains north of Durango. Of a…

September 22, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Yellow marigolds, against a background of shining blue pottery formed the decorative theme for an attractive desert…

September 22, 2014

Health

Could the spread of tuberculosis come from seals? Study says yes

The disease originated less than 6,000 years ago in Africa, they say, and took a surprising route to reach the…

September 22, 2014

Health

Make way for big bellies in U.S.

More than half of adults have abdominal obesity

September 21, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

San Juan Basin Health Department announces a two-year grant from the Colorado Health Foundation to provide Project SPARK (sports, play…

September 21, 2014

Health

Robot gives Mercy surgeons an edge

For certain procedures, da Vinci offers greater precision, less trauma

September 21, 2014

Health

Artificial sweeteners may be harmful to you … or not

Researchers, industry groups cry foul on study

September 21, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The chemistry department of Durango High School has been approved and designated as an official chemical analysis…

September 21, 2014

Travel

More travelers discover allure of fall tourism

For empty-nesters, baby boomers and others oblivious to school calendars, the appeal of a fall vacation includes hotel and airfare…

September 20, 2014

Travel

Gross things can happen to good passengers

You board a plane and find your seat stained with bodily fluids. Now what?

September 20, 2014

And the West is History

Nineteen members of a Durango football team pose in 1895.Courtesy of Animas Museum 75 years ago: “Stealing a quantity of…

September 20, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago:“Just when it appeared that the paving in the parking lot of Safeway’s new location south of the…

September 19, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Jack Walls of Durango, who has been employed at the Graden mills, re-enlisted in the Navy today,…

September 18, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Miss Clara Goeglein left on her vacation today. She did not announce her destination except to say…

September 17, 2014