Travel
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Southwest Lifestyle
And the West is History
And the West is History
B.B. Russell’s cabin at Electra Lake in 1912.Courtesy of Center of Southwest Studies 75 years ago: “Summertime in Silverton will be enjoyed by Mrs. Alfred Harrison, who, after spending the…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Durango business houses and banks will close in observance of Memorial Day, with the exception of drug stores and filling stations.” 50 years ago: The Kiva Theatre…
Religion
Religion Briefs
The Rev. Edward W. Fowler will preach through the Gospel of St. John in a series of sermons beginning Sunday and extending through the Trinity season at All Saints Anglican…
Religion
Catholics to promote pope’s climate-change message
Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience, in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican. When the pope releases his much-anticipated teaching document on the environment and climate change in…
Family
Brides for sale: Women lured into fake marriages
Men looking to get married for ID cards, chance to move around freely in Europe
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “A fur style show, or a style show in furs, will be staged at the Kiva by the Durango Fur Company. Twenty-five coats and jackets will be…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Most of the people talked to today say that they had fairly good luck angling. No phenomenal catches were reported, but few admitted absolute failure.” 50 years…
And the West is History
And the West is History
“Town employees look over Bayfield’s new 250,000-gallon municipal water tank. The storage tank, 24 feet tall and 24 feet in diameter, is expected to be in use by the middle…
Food
Olive Garden: At least one more breadstick creation on the way
Olive Garden’s new breadstick sandwiches, including this chicken parmigiana breadstick sandwich, are scheduled to arrive in June, followed by “breadstick crostini” in August.Mary Altaffer/Associated Press The Italian restaurant chain said…
Food
A grill-friendly take on stuffed sweet potatoes
These stuffed grilled sweet potatoes can be prepared a day ahead, wrapped and refrigerated until you’re ready to pop them on the grill.Matthew Mead/Associated Press The edges take on lovely,…
Food
Linguine with clams offers taste of the beach
Feel free to substitute shrimp, scallops or fish for the clams in this recipe for linguine with cream sauce.Matthew Mead/Associated Press So to help get you in the mood for…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “With the evidence proving the success of Nazi Fifth Column activities in Norway, the Netherlands and perhaps in France, it is startling to hear a La Plata…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “A piano recital cleverly presented as a radio broadcast was given by pupils of Mrs. A.R. Mollette. An appreciative audience which enjoyed the splendid program was composed…
Health
Health Briefs
The fifth annual Community Challenge: Meeting the Needs of Seniors, Providers and Caregivers will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds…
Health
As you age, you can keep your brain sharp, healthy
The prestigious Institute of Medicine examined what scientists know about “cognitive aging,” changes in mental functioning as we get older. This isn’t a disease like Alzheimer’s but a natural process…
Southwest Life
Tenacious 98-year-old leaves trail of murals
The list of potential disruptions dates back decades: parents who didn’t support his artistic interest, being drafted into military service during World War II and an art culture that suddenly…
And the West is History
And the West is History
Burns Bank occupied the building that still stands on the northeast corner of Ninth Street and Main Avenue. The date of the picture is unknown.Courtesy of Center of Southwest Studies<br><br>http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/images/P001/P00111024.htm…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “The Durango City Council voted to hire an engineer to draw up plans and specifications for a sewage disposal plant for the city. The engineer’s plan will…
Religion
Religion Briefs
VATICAN CITY – A new development model is needed to combat global warming, one that marries economic growth to combat poverty with a sustainable use of resources, Pope Francis’ deputy…