Community
Volunteers sought for Project Merry Christmas
Community members are asked to give to La Plata County families in need during the holidays. For more information, call Dianne at 749-1423.
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Religion
Pope seeks to defuse Korea tension, push nuclear disarmament
Archbishop Silvano Maria Tomasi speaks to The Associated Press during an interview in Rome ahead of an International conference at the Vatican on Friday on nuclear weapons.Domenico Stinellis/Associated Press For…
Health
Is it an emergency? Insurer makes patients question ER visit
Wrong decision, according to her health insurer. Wrenne was diagnosed with a ruptured ovarian cyst, but Anthem said that wasn’t an emergency and stuck her with a $4,110 bill. “How…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: Registration for Colorado motorists to obtain basic gasoline rationing cards was postponed a week, which pushed back the registration date for Durango from Nov. 13 to Nov.…
Travel
Idaho looking to cash in on starry skies with more tourists
The Milky Way sparkles over the Smoky Mountains near Ketchum, Idaho. The International Dark-Sky Association designated the central Idaho city of Ketchum an International Dark Sky Community, only the 16th…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for November 9, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): When talking to a partner or close friend today, you might see ways to improve the relationship itself. Speak up about this. Others will…
Southwest Life
Wildlife rehabilitation center in Silt has bear-able year
Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesman Mike Porras said this year “has been a very active bear year” in the CPW’s northwest region.Durango Herald file But with several weeks left to…
Health
Boy with rare disease gets brand new skin with gene therapy
Two years later, the doctors report the boy is doing so well that he doesn’t need any medication, is back in school and even playing soccer. “We were forced to…
Travel
U.S. tightens travel rules to Cuba, blacklists many businesses
A man takes a photo of a cruise ship in Havana harbor, Cuba. President Donald Trump announced a new policy in June that partially rolled back the recent diplomatic opening…
Religion
Rod Dreher is the combative, oversharing blogger who speaks for today’s beleaguered Christians
But really, every work by this conservative Christian writer is a literary act of confession, a quest for purpose and a purge of disillusionment. An influential and prolific blogger for…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “We feel short of meeting our quota of $45,050.00 in October by $4,013.25. Our quota for November has been raised to $55,800.00,” John Fankhauser, La Plata County…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for November 8, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Avoid arguments and debates with others, because it’s just not worth it today. Conversations are too intense and over-the-top. Tread carefully. GEMINI (May 21…
Food
Sherry and vermouth, now starring in fall cocktails
No, my Groundhog Day is hearing old stories about how geniuses such as Alfred Hitchcock or Winston Churchill preferred their martinis, how some pearl of wisdom that once dropped from…
Food
This one-pot meal marries risotto magic with a good-for-you grain
Mediterranean Barlotto.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post This barlotto is my new favorite of that genre, made with pearl barley. What the grain loses in fiber – vs. its hulled counterpart – it…
Food
Just in time for Thanksgiving dinner: Traceable turkeys
Finding your turkey’s origins might be just around the corner
Food
Hershey’s Gold: Candy company offers 1st new bar since 1995
The Hershey, Pennsylvania-based candy maker says Hershey’s Gold will go on sale Dec. 1. It’s described as a caramelized cream bar embedded with salty peanut and pretzel bits. Hershey’s says…
Food
Tiny bug posing threat to New Mexico’s $180M pecan industry
An investigation published by the Carlsbad Current-Argus and Roswell Daily Record newspapers found an invasive bug known as the pecan weevil could hurt New Mexico’s $180 million pecan industry. In…
Food
Trump administration moves ahead with Obama menu-label law
A KFC menu displays calorie counts in New York in August 2017. The Trump administration is moving ahead with a law from the Obama years that will require calorie counts…
Religion
Polygamous group is slowly losing its power in remote town
“For Hildale mayor vote Donia,” reads one sign featuring Donia Jessop, a candidate pictured with a contemporary hairstyle and a red business suit. The signs hanging from fences and walls…
Health
Drugstore pain pills as effective as opioids in ER patients
Tablets of ibuprofen in New York. A study released on Tuesday found that over-the-counter pills worked as well as opioids at reducing severe pain for emergency room patients with broken…
Southwest Life
New Mexico regulators report drop in methane emissions
Methane emissions from oil and natural gas production in New Mexico have dropped by more than 50 percent over the past year thanks to advances in technology and changes in…
Travel
Talk Travel: The reasons why someone might have multiple passports
Associated Press file Q: I read recent news about the businessman with three U.S. passports, including one in a different name. In view of the documentation (including birth certificate) anyone…
Southwest Life
La Plata County Historical Society to tell story of local veterans
McDaniel will explore the lives of Jose Trujillo and Wiley Sheets, two soldiers from La Plata County who were killed during World War I. The Durango American Legion, chartered in…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: San Juan Archaeological Society, during its regular monthly meeting, voted to discontinue activity “for the duration.” The “crush of duties and activities related to the war, and…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for November 7, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Relationships with partners, close friends and members of the general public are excellent today. You will enjoy meeting others, and they will enjoy meeting…
Food
Booze on the ballot: Utah dry town mulls allowing alcohol
A sign is shown near Blanding, Utah in 2016. The rural Utah city, one of the last “dry” communities in the Mormon-majority state, will ask voters Tuesday whether to allow…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for November 5, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You’re prepared to work hard today, and you’re equally prepared to spend money. You have moneymaking ideas as well as plans to purchase something.…
Travel
Birders find an oasis in New York City’s Manhattan
Daily tours find dozens of species in Central Park
Southwest Life
Center of Southwest Studies’ Navajo weaving demonstration
Ferrari Arviso, a Miss Hozhoni contestant, demonstrates traditional Navajo weaving at Fort Lewis College.Durango Herald file At noon, Zefren Anderson will give a talk on the history of Navajo weaving…
Southwest Life
U.S. Department of Interior likely to rescind plan for region’s oil, gas
Pending BLM plan in Southwest Colorado could evaporate