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80:20 rule: A simple path to health

Well, now, who would have expected it? Eating more produce and certain grains may help prevent the development of multiple chronic diseases. This is the conclusion from a study i...

BLM trading the irreplaceable for the fleeting

Some trade-offs are hard. Whether to go with a high-deductible health insurance plan and risk the $5,000 to $10,000 charges should you get hurt or go with higher monthly payments and have le...

Downtown gladly welcomes rally of wallets-on-wheels

For the last 20 years, the Four Corners has hosted a Labor Day weekend motorcycle rally of some configuration. I describe it this way because it has gone through more makeovers than Madonna....

After the trail comes the grub for chow time

Back in the days when cowboys herded cattle long miles to the railhead to ship them to market, there was no more welcome sight at the end of the day than the chuck wagon. Getting those littl...

Public Editorial Board meeting

Please join The Durango Herald editorial board for its public session at 3:30 p.m. Thursday on the Durango Public Library patio, 1900 E Third Ave. Each of these meetings will consider issues...

The Clubhouse Porch

Years ago, in this column, I was asked to glean some practical knowledge of the game of golf from our local club professionals and put those thoughts down in the Clubhouse Porch. ...

Pain keeps us alive and helps doctors diagnose

Pain is a condition familiar to all and in no need of definition. Pain sensation is one sensory perception experienced through our nervous system. Others are touch, vibration, pr...

Can’t find those Spanish doubloons? Give geocaching a try

Ever wanted to spend an afternoon seeking out a hidden treasure? Ever thought you could do it in your backyard? That’s the premise of geocaching. It’s a free, worldwide phenomen...

Strong social support: Possibly as beneficial as healthy food

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” speaks to the importance of healthy foods in our diets. The United Way Community Investment Committee recently decided to provide funding f...

Pikas: Cute little furry indicators that the climate is changing

As you start hiking through the talus, watching the clouds gather overhead, you hear it. A very distinct squeak. Did your dog find a squeaky toy hidden in the rocks? Probably not. ...

Globular clusters: The cotton balls of the Milky Way

Greetings stargazers. The summer Milky Way is in the sky right after dusk, with the brightest parts toward the constellation Sagittarius. That means this is a good time of year ...

S.W. Colorado: A dozen vacations in 1 destination

To highlight the quantity and diversity of activities in the Durango area, the Durango Area Tourism Office launched a new campaign: “A Dozen Vacations in One Destination.” This m...