Southwest Lifestyle
And the West is History
And the West is History
“Purgatory is celebrating its 25th anniversary in March 1990 with a special ‘Legends Reunion.’ Local veteran skiers, from left, Coyne Thompson, Bill Musgrave and Chet Wigton have skied a combined…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Using their fast new patrol car, Durango Night Policeman Bill Cook and Scotty Seaworth caught and arrested a speeder last night.” 50 years ago: “Rain, hail, snow,…
Health
Health Briefs
A class about radon will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Florida Room of the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Participants will learn what…
Health
Weed killer linked to cancer
Central Illinois corn farmer Jerry McCulley sprays the weed killer glyphosate across his cornfield in Auburn, Ill. Glyphosate has been labeled a probable carcinogen by the International Agency for Research…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Seashells from the beach at Lido, Venice, marked the places of guests at dinner and also made coveted souvenirs of an unusually delightful party when Misses Josephine…
Travel
In Portland, airport carpet turns celebrity
Made famous by the ‘foot-selfie,’ design inspires beer, socks
Travel
Showing their age
National Park Service aims to repair decay, build new generation of visitors
Travel
Airbnb now booking Americans in Cuba
For a half-century, the U.S. trade embargo has blocked such businesses from entering the Cuban market. In January, however, the Obama administration loosened a series of restrictions on U.S. business…
Family
U.S. foreign adoptions reach lowest mark since 1982
The department’s report for the 2014 fiscal year shows 6,441 adoptions from abroad, down from 7,094 in 2013 and about 74 percent below the high of 22,884 in 2004. The…
And the West is History
And the West is History
This one-cent postcard depicts Perin’s Peak in 1923. Note the small cabin complex in the foreground.Courtesy Center of Southwest Studies<br><br>http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/images/P001/P00110756.htm 75 years ago: An advertisement for Elite Beauty Shoppe, 747…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “The residents of Animas City have been increasingly annoyed of late by an apparent resumption of speeding through town by motorists who seemingly are willing to be…
Religion
Are you a once-a-year worshipper?
Woman reflects on Easter attendance – the ‘Super Bowl’ at her church
Religion
Easter weekend services
All Saints Anglican Church, Fort Lewis College Chapel on Rim Drive. Holy Communion service 10 a.m. Calvary Presbyterian Church of Pine River, 89 East Mill St., in Bayfield. 8:30 a.m.…
Religion
Religion Briefs
Congregation Har Shalom will host a Farewell Party and Appreciation Celebration for Herb and Enid Brodsky for their many contributions to the congregation at 7 p.m. April 11 at Har…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Mae’s Beauty Salon changed hands when Mrs. Frances Risley purchased the holding from the former owner. The beauty salon is located at 920½ Main Ave., above Richey’s…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Durango is fairly well populated with Fort Lewis College students this week, this being the week of spring vacation at Fort Lewis.” 50 years ago: “Charlie Isgar,…
And the West is History
And the West is History
A company car is decorated for a Fourth of July parade in 1916.Courtesy of Animas Museum 75 years ago: “Work has begun on the new highway project just west of…
Food
First lady asks children to step up for healthy lunch challenge
First lady Michelle Obama watches as schoolchildren as prepare lunch at the White House in October. The first lady’s Healthy Lunchtime Challenge invites 8- to 12-year-olds to submit original recipes…
Food
Maine legislator looks to cap scallop harvest as fishery prospers
The state’s meaty scallops – harvested by drag boats or fishermen who dive for them in frigid waters – are prized in the culinary world and often fetch several dollars…
Food
On the side
It’s Easter this weekend, and of course everyone needs a chocolate bunny. Carly Snider, owner of Animas Chocolate Co. on North Main, makes foot-tall versions in dark chocolate for $22.…
Food
Thick or thin, asparagus is best when it’s fresh
Pureed vegetables and one potato add the creaminess to this recipe for Asparagus Soup with Tarragon.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Truth is, asparagus can be delicious regardless of how thick it is.…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Fishing for suckers now is permissible in the four streams in La Plata and Archuleta counties.” 50 years ago: DURANGO – “Talk about Go, Go, Go. That…
Health
Health Briefs
Missy Rodey has been honored as the 2015 Health Hero by the Community Health Action Coalition. Rodey has been involved with the coalition since its inception in 2001. The coalition’s…