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And the West is History

100 years ago: The Rev. Mr. Bennet, former pastor of the local M.E. church, began his evangelistic work with a “very successful” series of meetings. 75 years ago: Two Duran...

Residents say 1st atom bomb test caused cancer cases

ALBUQUERQUE – Residents say the world’s first atomic bomb test caused generations of southern New Mexico families to suffer from cancer and economic hardship, according to surveys gathered b...

Iran’s people, culture, history delight Durango visitors

Persepolis, founded in 515 BC, was the capital of the ancient Persian Empire, one of the first great superpowers. The empire occupied three continents and was home to Darius the Great, Xerxe...

And the West is History

100 years ago: There was a range, a sewing machine, a bed and a couch for sale. 75 years ago: Durango had two sheriffs’ cars, three people trained in first aid, two men t...

Sharp vision: New glasses help the legally blind see

SAN FRANCISCO – Jeff Regan was born with underdeveloped optic nerves and had spent most of his life in a blur. Then four years ago, he donned an unwieldy headset made by a Toronto company ca...

Zika? It hasn’t gone away, but some travelers are shrugging

Virus less prevalent in winter; caution urged for spring, summer travel

A pub crawl in charming Dingle on Ireland’s southwest coast

DINGLE, Ireland – On a trip to Europe, we went looking for some real Irish charm. We found it, in Dingle, a town of 1,200 people on Ireland’s southwest coast. The town is known fo...

Drought, warming shrink Colorado River

Scientists high temperatures draw moisture from basin’s waterways

And the West is History

100 years ago: John Real left for his La Plata sheep camp after “a few days’ visit with the home folk.” 75 years ago: Definite arrangements for the airport guard were still...

Sunshine Gardens to hold health fair for seniors

Sunshine Gardens Senior Community will hold the “Aging with Grace” health fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 3, at 25 Sunshine Court. Local vendors and service providers wi...

And the West is History

100 years ago: A trio of genial commercial men, E.H. Kennedy, Harry M. Baugh and Waldo Ransom, who were “very popular with local society folk,” hosted a dinner at the Strater the previou...

United, American begin selling cheaper economy-class fare

DALLAS – American and United have started selling cheaper “basic economy” fares as they battle discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers. American announced early ...
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