Southwest Life
Native American healing class sparks unique health textbook
Curanderismo addresses numerous ills
Southwest Lifestyle
Travel
Feared Trump slump in tourism may be a Trump bump
International arrivals in U.S. rise over 2016
Health
Hand therapist to discuss how to manage arthritis
Associated Press file She will discuss symptoms of arthritis, management of arthritis, joint protection and splint options. Attendees will have opportunities to ask questions about how to manage arthritis. For…
Travel
Walking in Scotland: The soggy beauty of forests, moors and peat bogs
Scotland has more than two dozen official long-distance trails through moors, peat bogs and forests. We chose one of the most popular, the West Highland Way. As first-time walkers in…
Health
Mercy to offer nutrition class for expecting mothers
Associated Press file The class is for women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Participants will learn how to maintain a healthy diet before and during pregnancy. Registration…
Southwest Life
Science camp gives students two weeks of hands-on learning in ‘living classroom’
Chase Noonan, a participant in Mountain Studies Institute’s Experience Mountain Science Program, removes an invasive weed in the San Juan National Forest near Lemon Reservoir. Noonan, a Bayfield High School…
Southwest Life
Student voices: Exploring the San Juan Mountains during science camp
Daneydu1-i-syn Why are pikas’ habitats changing? What is a fen and what purpose do they serve? How do oxeye daisies affect native plant species? Can we make a difference? Before…
Health
Durango doctor added to Medical Services Board
Fraleydu1-i-syn The Medical Services Board adopts the rules that govern Department of Health Care Policy and Financing programs. The board has 11 members, with at least one member from each…
Community
Durango couple celebrates 50 years of marriage
du1-i-syn The couple has lived in the Durango and Bayfield area for 15 years. They have three children and three grandchildren, are active members of Seniors Outdoors! and enjoy camping,…
Health
Health plan’s fall brings dread for ‘Obamacare’ recipients
Despite no new bill, most feel anxious about possible change
Food
The duo of prosciutto and melon in a salad
Cantaloupe Salad With Arugula and Crispy Prosciutto.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Cutting the cured ham into ribbons and heating it quickly in a skillet might make a traditionalist cringe, but I am…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for July 19, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Family discussions will be practical and successful today, especially when discussing family matters or anything to do with home repairs or real estate. Put…
Food
Bake chicken and peaches together, and they make their own sauce
Baked Chicken Breasts With Peaches.Goran Kosanovic/Washington Post Prep work is minimal: Blanch the peaches, peel and slice them. Pound the chicken to an even thickness. Cut a lemon in half.…
Health
Hearing is believing: Speech may be a clue to mental decline
Kim Mueller, left, administers a test to Alan Sweet, in which he describes an illustration, as part of a University of Wisconsin-Madison study on dementia. The study found that for…
Food
Could Congress put horsemeat back on the menu in America?
Two young wild horses play while grazing in Reno, Nev. Congress’ ban on Department of Agriculture funding for horsemeat inspections has made it difficult for companies to slaughter horses for…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for July 16, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Short trips and errands will fill your day because you have a busy to-do list. This also is a good day for writers and…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for July 18, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Business and commerce are blessed today! Look for ways to boost your income. You also will enjoy shopping for beautiful things. (And you do…
Food
Now you can have marijuana in your coffee without brewing a whole pot
Enthusiasts of both coffee and marijuana do not have long to wait until one product can sate both cravings. A company called Cannabiniers on July 12 launched Brewbudz, which are…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for July 17, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Some kind of confusion or misunderstanding about finances and possessions can lead to an argument today. Make sure you get your facts right. GEMINI…
Southwest Life
San Juan Mountains Association to offer Elbert Creek Trail hike
Hikers make their way along Elbert Creek Trail.Durango Herald file Hikers will meet in the small parking area by the corrals next to Needles Country Store, 46825 U.S. Highway 550.…
Health
Tumor gene testing urged to tell if drug targets your cancer
Catherine “Katie” Rosenbaum is seen at a cancer fundraiser by Swim Across America. The Richmond, Va., woman’s endometrial cancer was successfully treated in a research study that found the immunotherapy…
Southwest Life
Wounded Cortez veteran gets K9 Scout to watch his back
Service dog helps man cope with PTSD
Travel
For Robert Frost, did his 2 roads diverge in England?
Literary pilgrimage chases legacy of American poet
Southwest Life
Ancestral Puebloans used fire to communicate across vast distances
These efforts included a number of things that became a part of everyday life, such as the ending of Prohibition, the establishment of Social Security and the creation of the…
Southwest Life
Center of Southwest Studies to host lecture about Telluride in 1887
du1-i-syn The lecture is free and open to all. For more information, call 247-7456 or visit swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Health
Novel leukemia treatment could be 1st U.S. gene therapy
Human T cells belonging to cancer patients arrive at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.’s Morris Plains, N.J., facility. This laboratory is where the T cells of cancer patients are processed and turned…
Lifestyle
Pair marries at Hesperus
du1-i-syn Don “Dirty” Hinkley officiated the ceremony, which was held at Ridgewood Events Center in Hesperus. Katharine Kohler was maid of honor and bridesmaids included Riley McClellan, Jennifer Panko, Sasha…