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Wanted: Volunteer shooters to thin Grand Canyon bison herd

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The National Park Service plans to thin a herd of bison in the Grand Canyon through roundups and by seeking volunteers who are physically fit and proficient with a gun to ...

Turn over a new leaf: Chase that autumn foliage on foot

BOSTON – Here’s a novel way to enjoy autumn in New England: While the trees are dropping their leaves, you can be shedding some pounds. Activate the “Health” app on your iPhone (i...

Study prompts call to examine flu vaccine and miscarriage

NEW YORK – A puzzling study of U.S. pregnancies found that women who had miscarriages between 2010 and 2012 were more likely to have had back-to-back annual flu shots that included protectio...

And the West is History

100 years ago: The trial of John E. Graves on a charge of first-degree murder, as the result of the killing of Matt A. Pheney in Durango, was set for Nov. 26 in district court. ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Rev. McClements, Episcopal rector at Farmington, arrived in Durango after “an extensive vacation trip through the wonders of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado, and to t...

Restoration of 1883 steam engine ‘on track’

Volunteers aim to bring Alamosa locomotive back to life

Irma cancels honeymoon, postpones funeral, disrupts trips

A canceled honeymoon, a postponed funeral, an “evacuation vacation” and a fall foliage trip substituting for a beach getaway. These are some of the ways in which Hurricane Irma af...

Hormone pills don’t shorten older women’s lives, study shows

CHICAGO – Taking hormone pills for several years after menopause didn’t shorten older women’s lifespans, according to the longest follow-up yet of landmark research that transformed thinking...

Mesa Verde to host star party Sept. 16

Mesa Verde National Park will hold its second annual star party from 8 to 10 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Morefield Campground Amphitheater, located four miles into the park from the entrance. ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: Billy Shea “motored down” from Trimble Springs to transact business affairs. 75 years ago: A meeting was held at the district courtroom for project leaders a...

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

Durango High Noon Rotary will meet at 11:45 a.m. Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. The guest speaker will be Kevin DesPlanques, a local unique furniture maker....

And the West is History

100 years ago: J.M. Martin, road overseer of the Florida, was in Durango on business matters. 75 years ago: Thomas Cummins, formerly of Durango, was appointed assistant roa...
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