Southwest Life

Health

Mothers provide their children ‘perfect baby food’

August is National Breastfeeding Month

August 9, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “A wind storm reported as the heaviest in recent years hit Electra Lake, tearing boathouses loose from…

August 9, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The annual Missouri picnic was held at the Fort Lewis picnic grounds, where over 300 people enjoyed…

August 9, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Members of the San Juan Medical Society met at Mercy hospital to view movies and hear a…

August 8, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The second session of the pre-Fiesta Kangaroo Court will be held at the north side of the…

August 6, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Everything is set for Durango’s big show of 1939. Only a few minor details remain to be…

August 6, 2014

And the West is History

This picture appeared in the Dec. 26, 1963, edition of the Herald. The caption read: “One of the oldest landmarks…

August 4, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Kangaroo Court – a feature which proved more than popular last year – will be opened in…

August 3, 2014

Health

Gene map unravels mental illness

Immune system connected to schizophrenia

August 3, 2014

Health

Weather killed thousands in 5-year period

Cold, hypothermia took largest percentage

August 3, 2014

Health

Hold that handshake: Fist bumps are less germy

Could hospitals, doctors adopt this greeting as new standard?

August 3, 2014

Health

The relentless toll

Disease leaves wife as a full-time caretaker of her husband

August 3, 2014

Health

U.S. Alzheimer’s rate seems to be dropping

An American older than 60 today has a 44 percent lower chance of developing dementia than a similar-aged person did…

August 3, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

The Citizens Health Advisory Council will meet from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Sunlight Room at Durango Community…

August 3, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Reliable reports from Silverton confirmed the previous rumor that the pumps had been pulled at the strike-bound…

August 2, 2014

Travel

The challenge of keeping our skies safe

Safety improves as airline industry expands worldwide

August 2, 2014

Travel

Great white tourism

Shark sightings lure visitors to Cape Cod and merchants cash in

August 2, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “A record crowd of approximately 1,300 persons attended the 24th annual visitor’s day at Fort Lewis College…

August 2, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Among the weather news trickling into town is the report that the Dry Side received a whopper…

July 31, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Fort Lewis folks are busily sprucing up for Fort Lewis day. Yesterday’s rain, too, should settle the…

July 30, 2014

And the West is History

Thought to be the original Fort Lewis commissary, this building was used as a granary beginning with the Indian School…

July 28, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Hundreds of Durango people jammed the 800 block of Main Avenue to welcome home the good will…

July 28, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

A free community presentation called “Marijuana Toxicity in Animals” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at Durango Public…

July 27, 2014

Health

What goes into choosing a doctor?

People trust personal recommendations over online feedback

July 27, 2014