U.S. health official reveals fentanyl almost killed his son
‘For me, it’s personal,’ Redfield says
DATE: Jul 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health
Scenic California highway near Big Sur reopens after slide
BIG SUR, Calif. – A scenic stretch of Highway 1 in a popular tourist area along the California coast reopened to traffic Wednesday, more than a year after it was blocked by a massive landsli...
DATE: Jul 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel
Archaeologists find ancient pottery workshop in Egypt
CAIRO – Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered an ancient pottery manufacturing workshop dating to more than 4,000 years ago.
Thursday’s statement by the Antiquities Ministry say...
DATE: Jul 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel
And the West is History
100 years ago: An advertisement in Classifieds read: “Wanted – Cook, male, 15 to 25 men – Must be good on meats and baking – a cook, not a barnstormer.”
75 years ago: An ad...
DATE: Jul 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History
After service, war dog enjoying retirement in Fort Collins
FORT COLLINS (AP) – Northern Colorado is a great place to retire – just ask Largo Ivers.
He loves leisurely walks in his neighborhood just outside Laporte. There’s always an event...
DATE: Jul 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life
New ways to conquer sleep apnea compete for place in bedroom
Every night without fail, Paul Blumstein straps on a mask that prevents him from repeatedly waking up, gasping for air.
It’s been his routine since he was diagnosed with a conditi...
DATE: Jul 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health
California woman describes finding cliff plunge survivor
LOS ANGELES – A self-described beachcomber says it was her luckiest find yet: A woman who survived a 250-foot car plunge off a cliff and a week stranded on a remote California beach. ...
DATE: Jul 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel
And the West is History
100 years ago: An advertisement read: “Before you buy a motorcycle, see the displays at Durango Motor Car Co.’s garage. Prices – Twin, $250; Single $200. 922 Second Ave. A demonstration ...
DATE: Jul 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History
And the West is History
100 years ago: Examinations to qualify teachers for the approaching school year were being held in Durango.
75 years ago: A motorboat caught fire and sank at Electra Lake. ...
DATE: Jul 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History
And the West is History
100 years ago: H.S. Harden from the International Silverware Co. was in Durango to promote his trade.
75 years ago: The Ignacio Chieftain reported that the annual Ignacio F...
DATE: Jul 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History
Old Fort to hold open house
An open house will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Old Fort Lewis, 19251 Highway 140, in Hesperus.
The event will teach attendees about the programs and resources at t...
DATE: Jul 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life
And the West is History
100 years ago: Mrs. Newt Barton and “Miss” Pearl Roberts left Durango and walked all the way to Mancos. They arrived at their destination during the afternoon the next day, after staying...
DATE: Jul 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History
