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And the West is History

100 years ago: According to the county clerk’s records, March had been “a bum month for Cupid.” A woman’s explanation was “it’s due to the H.C. of I” and “a mean man” said it was “due to...

Unavoidable typos in DNA help fuel cancer

WASHINGTON – Cancer patients often wonder “why me?” Does their tumor run in the family? Did they try hard enough to avoid risks like smoking, too much sun or a bad diet? Lifestyle...

Professor calculates ultimate U.S. history tour

Here’s the shortest route to 49,603 historic sites

And the West is History

100 years ago: Lawrence Nolan left his home “by invitation of his neighbors” after they “used the horsewhip on him freely.” He was in search of law officers who could “come to his rescue...

Select wildlife areas to remain closed until April 15

Winter closures of two state wildlife areas and some Bureau of Land Management and city-owned properties near Durango will continue through April 15. The areas, which provide crit...

Community Challenge to focus on seniors, caregivers

“Meeting the Needs of Seniors, Providers and Caregivers,” the seventh annual Community Challenge, will be held April 18 and May 11 at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. ...

A return to Moscow: Reporter finds the familiar in a changed city

MOSCOW Leonid Brezhnev had a taste for fast, flashy Western cars. So perhaps it’s fitting that Lamborghini, Porsche and Rolls-Royce dealerships have opened near the Moscow apartme...

And the West is History

100 years ago: Colorado College students Miss Sophie Paul and Miss Glady Bendure performed in “The Critic.” The comedy was described as the year’s “most pretentious given by the college ...

Travelers sigh as latest attack puts London on terror list

NEW YORK – Turkey. France. Belgium. Now London. As yet another destination is hit by terror, travelers are sighing with dismay and thinking carefully about personal safety, even while saying...

Volunteers to plant willows along Animas River

Volunteers for the Animas Watershed Partnership will plant willows from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8, April 22, April 29 and May 6 along the Animas River in Colorado and New Mexico. ...

Heart Safe La Plata to hold CPR classes

Local nonprofit Heart Safe La Plata will offer an adult CPR class from 6 to 9 p.m. April 5 and a CPR class for health care providers from 6 to 10 p.m. April 12 at Durango Fire and Rescue Sta...

And the West is History

100 years ago: Miss Florence Ruffe entertained the School Ma’ams Sewing club, and enjoyed “chatting, needlework and a comprehensive program of eats.” 75 years ago: Mrs. Jul...
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