Southwest Life

And the West is History

75 years ago: A classified advertisement read, “Wanted – A chance to prove to you our dry cleaning service is…

December 4, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: The Kiva Theater was showing “The Citadel” from the novel by A.J. Cronin starring Robert Donat and…

December 3, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: An advertisement read: “Here is a good home! For sale: A modern, five-room home with bath, cellar…

December 2, 2013

Health

Health Briefs

A Durango Veterans Acupuncture Clinic will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and from 6 to 8 p.m.…

December 1, 2013

Health

Whooping cough shot stops illness, not spread

Keeps people from getting sick, but doesn’t halt contagion

December 1, 2013

Health

Data reveal vaccines’ benefit

100 million saved from disease

December 1, 2013

Health

Tongue pierce lets paralyzed pilot wheelchairs

Key to this wireless system: Users get their tongue pierced with a magnetic stud that resembles jewelry and acts like…

December 1, 2013

Health

Cancer battle inspires a book

Durango woman shares experience, offers advice

December 1, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Ten young neighborhood playmates of Bobby Weller, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Weller enjoyed a grand…

November 30, 2013

Travel

Travel gifts to keep organized, connected

(Prices were found online mid-November, but will vary by purchase date, retailer and model.) GoPro and power strip Brian Stacey,…

November 30, 2013

Travel

Travels with Fido

Tales – and horror stories – from pet-friendly destinations

November 30, 2013

Travel

Be prepared before flying with your pet

Only if your four-pawed family member can fly with you in the cabin, according to the Humane Society of the…

November 30, 2013

And the West is History

This photo of the 1891 Durango High School graduating class appeared in the Oct. 28, 1988, paper.Special to the Herald…

November 30, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Electra Lake will be open to the general public for ice skating this winter. … Reports from…

November 29, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Folsom’s Pond, which is just around the bend on the Third Avenue road, is now ready for…

November 27, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: A classified advertisement read: “For sale or trade – Reg. Hereford bulls. Can be seen at Bayfield.…

November 27, 2013

And the West is History

This picture appeared in the Oct. 11, 1963, paper. The cutline read: “The pile of wood for the bonfire at…

November 26, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: A classified advertisement read: “Lost – One red sow, crippled left hind leg. Notify Port of Entry…

November 25, 2013

Health

Kids’ fitness falters

They are less fit than their parents, study shows

November 24, 2013

Health

Health Brief

A Durango Veterans Acupuncture Clinic will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and from 6 to 8 p.m.…

November 24, 2013

Health

Freezing boosts in-vitro success

New study highlights fewer miscarriages, healthier babies

November 24, 2013

Health

Report: Treating insomnia helps heal depression

The findings, based on an insomnia treatment that uses talk therapy rather than drugs, are the first to emerge from…

November 24, 2013

Health

Nuts may lower risk for death

A 30-year Harvard study shows that eating nuts lowers the risk of death. Benefits were seen from peanuts as well…

November 24, 2013

Health

Coffee may help your blood vessels work better

But that doesn’t mean you should guzzle gallons of java. Previous research has shown that moderate coffee consumption may have…

November 24, 2013