Southwest Lifestyle
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “The biography of Robert E. Lee, beloved general of Civil War days, was the subject of an intensely interesting review given by Mrs. J.A. Lee at the…
And the West is History
And the West is History
The United Stationary and Confectionary Company in Durango published this postcard of Main Avenue, looking north from Seventh Street, in the 1910’s. The card is part of the Nina Heald…
Family
With desires, it’s all in how you handle them
A thick fog of silence rolls across the table. Dan and I find each others eyes and exchange weary “here comes the inevitable” smiles. Rose has what we call an…
Family
Md. county: Police have leeway on ‘free-range’ kids
The statement from county police and human-services officials came in answer to questions that County Council members posed about policies and procedures after a Silver Spring couple, Alexander and Danielle…
Religion
The holy roast: Christians and their coffee
An acceptable – and allowable – vice through the ages for believers
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: SUNNYSIDE – “The benefit dance given by the Eureka grange was well attended. The proceeds from the dance were given to the Charles Rhodes family whose home…
Religion
Religion Briefs
A National Day of Prayer gathering will be held from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Thursday at the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave. The theme is “Lord, Hear…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Men and boys hopeful of getting work on forest jobs this summer have scant chance of seeing their hopes fulfilled. Most of the trail working crews are…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “County Treasurer Tom Mason received a check for $65,558.08 for the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad as payment in full of 1939 taxes in La Plata…
Food
For something fancy, throw a tea party for Mom
Mother’s Day tea sandwiches are a small way to show Mom your love.Matthew Mead/Associated Press If your mom falls into that last category, consider throwing her a tea party this…
Food
Dill and butter? Dull. Take carrots to a whole new level
The sauce for these roasted carrots can be made up to a day in advance.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Because let’s face it, spring and early summer have a tendency to smack…
Food
Diet Pepsi drops aspartame over customer concerns
The decision to swap sweeteners comes as Americans keep turning away from popular diet sodas. Rival Coca-Cola said this week that sales volume for Diet Coke, which also uses aspartame,…
Food
Show Mom some love with a chocolate (and beet) cake
Beets add nutrition – but not flavor – to this chocolate raspberry cake.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Or maybe it’s just the ticket for letting her know how much you listen to…
Food
On the side
Many of us spent the weekend sampling some of the hundreds of wines available to taste during the Durango Wine Experience, and we may be a little foggy for the…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Fort Lewis College gymnasium classes will present a program of folk dancing and gymnastics at the college gymnasium.” 50 years ago: “The Jackson-David Bottling Co. has bought…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Just to convince ‘em that they will insure any car, the Turner Security’s Company has parked on the curb in front of their offices a 1911 Krit.…
Health
Health Briefs
Mercy Regional Medical Center will offer a free class to people with prediabetes from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in Suite 140. People with prediabetes are at a higher risk…
Health
Amazon tribe provides glimpse into our mircobial past
Is decline in healthy bacteria hurting us?
Health
Intersex treatments evolve with society
For those born with a reproductive blend, drastic surgery discouraged