Although European and Argentinian wines dominate the industry with excellent quality-to-price ratios, it’s worthwhile to look more closely at Spanish wines. Since the 1970s, Spain has completely turned its industry…
Federal legislation could precede state labeling requirement
25 YEARS AGO: “Bayfield Feed and Supply has opened at 24 Mill Street in Bayfield. The store will provide feed for all animals, fencing, vet supplies, and tack.” Most items…
25 YEARS AGO: “La Paloma subdivision, located off Highway 160 on County Road 233, has recently been completed.” Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of…
Travelers use a charging station for their devices at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. Experts say to protect your data in public places confirm that a given Wi-Fi link…
Thaddeus Kosciuszko a key player in the Revolution
25 YEARS AGO: “Wall to Wall Treasures, a store specializing in antiques and other collectibles, will open Tuesday at 1201 Main Ave.” Most items in this column are taken from…
Benedict steals show at unprecedented ceremony in Vatican
The Rev. Debra (Debbie) Metzgar Shew has joined St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Durango and will begin leading worship services at 10:30 a.m. July 10. Shew most recently served as…
Unique journey tests boaters' skills, rewards with adventure
Do you know about ‘The Acid Plant Incident’ of 1964?
The Community Health Action Coalition in La Plata County has developed “My Life: Deciding in Advance,” an initiative designed to raise awareness about taking charge of your future health care.…
In the New England Journal of Medicine, doctors detail separate cases of two women who experienced “transient smartphone blindness” for months. Doctors discovered it was caused when they looked at…
75 YEARS AGO: “Plans for fireworks on July 4th have been abandoned. The American Legion could find no businesses willing to co-sponsor the show.” 50 YEARS AGO: “The Durango Chamber…
To avoid fishy-tasting salmon, marinate before cooking to medium-rare using high heat.Melissa d’Arabian/Associated Press An extra bonus? Fatty fish is more filling, too, which means I’m less hungry for snacks…
Saturday event as much about socializing as the food
Federal officials say that AstraZeneca’s nasally-administered FluMist has not been working.Associated Press file Health officials reported recently that the spray performed dismally for the third straight year, while the traditional…
75 YEARS AGO: “Dog owners have been notified that dog taxes are due. Tax on male dogs is $3 and females are $5. A dog catcher is on duty and…
75 YEARS AGO: “Snow slides ran in the upper Vallecito River valley this spring, and most slides still stretch from hill to hill, except where the river has broken through.”…
To alert foreign visitors, warnings come in different languages
Elvis Presley helped make Coco Palms famous
75 YEARS AGO: “Durango’s fire department has a record for efficiency: not a single death or serious injury has occurred in the last 20 years.” 50 YEARS AGO: “Atrazine and…
JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file<br><br>Unitarian Universalists are considering a resolution to celebrate Thanksgiving in a way that is more respectful to Native Americans. Many of the churches established by the Pilgrims…
Harvard Divinity School professor Karen King says a piece of papyrus with the phrase “Jesus said to them, My wife,” is likely a modern forgery. In 2012, King had presented…
Christ the King Lutheran Church will host a youth-oriented outdoor service at 9 a.m. Sunday in Rotary Park, at 15th Street and East Second Avenue. There will be music, a…
75 YEARS AGO: “More than 200 non-resident fishing licenses have already been sold this season by Gardenswartz Sporting Goods. The most popular licenses are the full season ones, which sell…
