Southwest Life

Health

Class stops diabetes in its tracks

If disease is a threat, lifestyle changes can beat it back

November 24, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Durango police are holding in custody two men suspected of having stolen some laundry from the C.O.D.…

November 23, 2013

And the West is History

This picture appeared in the Oct. 16, 1988, Herald. The cutline read: “A garden of illegal plants was discovered in…

November 23, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: This item appeared in the section called Animas Valley News: “Residents of the valley are making considerable…

November 22, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: The following appeared in the section titled Sunnyside News: “The first copy of the Buglers Blast the…

November 21, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: The Kiva theater was showing “Broadway Musketeers” starring Ann Sheridan and Marie Wilson. The billing read: “Three…

November 20, 2013

And the West is History

Herald<br><br>This picture and the following cutline appeared in the Oct. 20, 1963: “At the old Runck place, four miles north…

November 19, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Rarely has a Durango audience had the opportunity of hearing as accomplished a musician as Arthur Henderson.…

November 18, 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.…

November 17, 2013

Health

In new fight against fat, doctors told to get serious

‘Telling patients to lose weight is not enough’

November 17, 2013

Health

Fewer teens smoke but more use e-cigarettes

Overall tobacco use fell among teens in 2012, but use of e-cigarettes and hookahs increased, the Centers for Disease Control…

November 17, 2013

Health

Using testosterone may increase risk for heart failure

The results raise concerns about the widely used testosterone gels, patches or injections that are heavily marketed for low sex…

November 17, 2013

Health

Boys are a bit more likely to be born early

Music therapist Elizabeth Klinger plays guitar and sings for Augustin as he grips the hand of his mother, Lucy Morales,…

November 17, 2013

Health

Girls build fitness, self-esteem

Program in region pairs physical, mental health

November 17, 2013

Travel

The castle Hearst built

Tours enchant at hilltop estate above California coast

November 16, 2013

And the West is History

75 yeas ago: “Sponsored by the Durango D.A.R. chapter the Americanization school has finished its work for the fall term,…

November 16, 2013

Travel

In Dallas, events will mark assassination anniversary

A visitor photographs the X marking the sport where President John F. Kennedy was shot in Dealey Plaza in downtown…

November 16, 2013

Travel

Texas house tied to Oswald opens to visitors

The home that once belonged to Ruth Paine, the woman who befriended Oswald’s wife and let her live there with…

November 16, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The Durango Music Club will present Arthur W. Henderson, renowned concert pianist. Henderson is a member of…

November 15, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Five La Plata County men, winners of silver prize cups in the 1937 San Juan Basin Seed…

November 14, 2013

And the West is History

75 years ago: An advertisement for Wayt’s Toggery read, “Will that boy wear an overcoat? He will when he sees…

November 13, 2013

And the West is History

Herald <br><br>The caption on this June 9, 1963 photo read, “Durango Mayor R.E. (Pat) O’Brien, who spoke near the conclusion…

November 12, 2013

And the West is History

The West is History

75 years ago: “Following a delectable luncheon downtown, members of the Wednesday Bridge Club adjourned to the home of Mrs.…

November 11, 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.…

November 10, 2013