Southwest Lifestyle
Health
What’s the most embarrassing way you’ve ever injured yourself?
Sneezing and sleeping are particularly dangerous activities for back injuries
Travel
Understanding REAL ID rules for domestic flights in 2018
Associated Press file A grace period for meeting the new rules is set to expire Jan. 22. But licenses from 27 states plus Washington, D.C., are already compliant with federal…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for December 31, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Keep an eye on your money today because something might unexpectedly affect your assets and wealth. You might find money, or you might lose…
Travel
History, beauty frame a new tourist economy in Appalachia’s coal country
A Shawnee, Ohio, event re-enacted a Prohibition rally outside the real-life former speakeasy. In Corbin, Kentucky, they’re constructing an elk-viewing area on a former mountaintop mine. Virginia’s Crooked Road traces…
Southwest Life
Lawsuits challenge Trump’s trim of Utah monuments
Reductions in Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante exclude thousands of significant objects
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: A message to “seekers after gaiety” said, “Elks and their ladies will cavort at the Elks club from 9 p.m. until every one goes home or drops…
Religion
100 parishioners get $100 each: What did they do?
Good deeds abound after donor gives church $10,000
Health
In a milestone year, gene therapy finds a place in medicine
Almost 20 years ago, a teen’s death in a gene experiment put a chill on what had been a field full of outsized expectations. Now, a series of jaw-dropping successes…
Health
Mercy to offer free prediabetes class
Instructors Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris will give attendees information about how to manage prediabetes and prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. To register, call 764-3415.
Southwest Life
San Juan Basin Science Fair seeking judges
Orientation and breakfast starts at 7:15 a.m. Judges are usually finished around 2:30 p.m. and are welcome to stay for the awards ceremony, which starts at 3:30 p.m. To register…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for December 30, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): This is not a good day to make decisions about finances or even shopping for something expensive. You might talk yourself into something and…
Community
November births
Matt and Becca Mathers, Durango, Henry Ross, 6 lbs., 11 oz., 3:47 p.m., Nov. 3. Danielle and Charles Duran, Bayfield, Van Charles, 6 lbs., 13 oz., 4:26 p.m., Nov. 3.…
Community
Bridge scores
Dec. 21 Non-Life Master First: J. Skjold, I. Watters Second: K. Hasz, R. Houston Third: J. Mercer, J. Walter Fourth: B. Attwood, S. Zerbe Fifth: L. Arnold, R. Ayers Dec.…
Lifestyle
Thank You Letter
A big thank you to Durango Herald proprietor Richard Ballantine for publishing, to my understanding, the first barter ad in the notices section of The Durango Herald. A Christmas party…
Community
Senior Calendar
2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Closed for New Year’s Day. Tuesday 9 a.m. Crafts. 9:15 a.m. Tai chi. 9:30 a.m. Zumba. 10:30 a.m. Watch Your Step…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: Beatrice Martin and Russell Dixon were married in Gallup, New Mexico, the week before Christmas. They returned to Aztec after a trip, “which took them through southern…
Community
High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Dan Harms will speak about future plans for La Plata Electric Association. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.
Horoscopes
Horoscope for December 29, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The Moon is in your sign, but “floating free.” This makes you unsure of what to do. Avoid major purchases and big decisions today.…
Religion
A top Church of England bishop scolds U.S. evangelicals for ‘uncritical’ support of Trump
Liverpool Bishop Paul Bayes attacked American evangelicals for their “uncritical support” of President Donald Trump, pictured, suggesting that “self-styled evangelicals” needed to think harder about their faith and values.Associated Press…
Food
You could be eating fresh local strawberries in winter if this researcher has her way
Offseason strawberries are not known for such great flavor – they come from too far away and are bred for sturdiness – but she’s betting her career that locally grown…
Health
The other big drug problem: Older people taking too many pills
Researchers estimate that 25 percent of people ages 65 to 69 take at least five prescription drugs to treat chronic conditions, a figure that jumps to nearly 46 percent for…
Travel
Postcard from Pyongyang: The airport now has Wi-Fi, sort of
But here’s a sign that might be changing. North Korea’s main internet provider appears to have put up a Wi-Fi trial balloon at the international departure area of Pyongyang’s airport.…
Southwest Life
Pecan weevil has New Mexico authorities on guard
Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte said growers statewide produced an estimated $213 million in pecans last year, with most of that coming from orchards in Dona Ana County. While the county…
And the West is History
And the West is History
25 years ago: After a vehicle collided with a snowplow outside Durango, La Plata County Commissioners asked residents to respect plow drivers and avoid parking along county roads after dark.…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for December 28, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Grab every chance to travel or broaden your horizons today, because this will please you. If you can’t travel, explore your own city. Talk…
Food
California gets ready to ignite cannabis culinary-arts scene
Move over, pot brownies. The world’s largest legal recreational marijuana market kicks off Monday in California, and the trendsetting state is set to ignite the cannabis culinary scene. Chefs and…
Southwest Life
Aid-in-dying process not as graceful as Colorado couple imagined
From acquiring medication to waiting for it to take effect, they encounter the unexpected
Travel
Where not to go in 2018: Overtourism, safety cited in Fodor’s list
The where not to go list is from Fodor’s, the travel guidebook publisher. Fodor’s “no list” includes places plagued by overtourism and destinations with safety issues. They range from a…