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Archaeologists in Egypt discover mummification workshop

CAIRO – Archaeologists in Egypt stumbled upon a new discovery dating back to more than 2,500 years ago near Egypt’s famed pyramids at an ancient necropolis south of Cairo. The dis...

DATE: Aug 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel

And the West is History

50 years ago: The Durango Chamber of Commerce reported that, in the last three days, the number of visitors in Southwest Colorado took “a whopping jump.” Tourists flooding the area had o...

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And the West is History

100 years ago: One of the heads of the Kittimac Mine passed through Durango on his way back to the Silverton area, where he would conduct a mining inspection. 75 years ago:...

DATE: Aug 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Patients who accepted infected kidneys cured of hepatitis C

NEW YORK – Some patients in desperate need of a kidney transplant participated in a bold experiment where they received organs infected with hepatitis C. The gamble paid off. Thei...

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How to get rid of a timeshare

Some timeshare buyers know almost instantly that they’ve made a mistake. Other owners struggle for years with loan payments and ever-escalating annual fees before they’re ready to throw in t...

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Navajo Nation launches program to manage horse population

FARMINGTON – The Navajo Nation is offering $50 for each surrendered horse to encourage the removal of unbranded, free-roaming horses from tribal land. The tribe’s Department of Ag...

DATE: Aug 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

State parks in Colorado free to veterans, military through August

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will offer veterans and active-duty military personnel, including reserve and National Guard members, free entry to state parks during August. Visitors...

DATE: Aug 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

And the West is History

100 years ago: Frank Grubb was in the Animas Valley to purchase beans from local farmers. 75 years ago: The Durango Municipal Band was becoming the main musical outlet for ...

DATE: Aug 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Center of Southwest Studies lecture series features Mabel Dodge Luhan

Lois Rudnick, professor of American studies at University of Massachusetts, will give a presentation about her most recent book, Mabel Dodge Luhan & Company: American Moderns and the West, a...

DATE: Aug 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Durango band” presented a stage production, directed by Mrs. J.M. Sulivan, of the comedy-musical “Pocahontas.” 75 years ago: Local residents were remind...

DATE: Aug 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

How and why to find a good travel agent

When you can book every aspect of a trip online, in minutes, why would you use a travel agent? And how do you find a good one? Erika Richter, communications director for the Ameri...

DATE: Aug 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel

And the West is History

100 years ago: A local contractor returned from a trip to Ignacio, where he noted progress of the Werner Cottage construction project. 75 years ago: The enrollment count at...

DATE: Aug 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

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Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge 30002026Parley Jessop, of Durango, practices at the base area at Purgatory Resort before competing in the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday up the mountain shooting at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002081Archers practice at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday before going up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001881Vendors fill the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002077Archers practice at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. Archers went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002309Archers collect their arrows while practicing at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. Archers went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001915Vendors fill the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001308Archers practice at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. Archers then went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001867Archers practice at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. Then, Archers went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001463Archers wait in line to take the chairlift at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. Archers went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001334Archers practice at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. They went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001789Archers collect their arrows while practicing at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. Archers went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9751161Archers practice at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. Archers then went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
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