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Religion Briefs
The First United Methodist Church of Durango will start a new sermon series this weekend that will culminate with the Christmas Eve worship services. The series, called “The First Carols…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Service cars of the Rocky Mountain Electric Company received a new coat of paint.” 50 years ago: “Mr. and Mrs. E.L. (Deke) Fulton have sold their lovely…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Harry Copson has two trucks hauling fertilizer to the Pomona orchards, apparently determined to raise more blue ribbon potatoes next year.” 50 years ago: “The state board…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Ice skating on the sloughs in the Animas Valley is reported as having been fairly good, though weather conditions have not improved it.” 50 years ago: “It…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “At a ceremony to be held the cornerstone of the new Sacred Heart Church will be laid – the initial step in the above-ground church construction. In…
Food
Lean, filling bean bruschetta helps you behave at holidays
In Italy, a reliance on delicious whole ingredients and bold flavors like those found in Winter White Bean Bruschetta means there are plenty of small bites perfect a celebration.Matthew Mead/Associated…
Food
On the side
If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for a foodie in your life, here’s a unique place it: The Durango Arts Center. You might not have thought of it, but…
Food
3 holiday cocktails to help you deal with family, friends
If there’s a chill in the air, consider starting with the roasted cider, a seasonal hot toddy that combines a classic mulled cider with the toasty flavor of hazelnuts. Or…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Mrs. Harold Harris and Mrs. Sheldon Brooks entertained three tables at dessert-bridge at the home of Mrs. C.C. Perkins. Fall colors, carried out with the richly blended…
Health
Health Briefs
United Blood Services will host these blood drives: From 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in the commons room of Animas High School, 291 U.S. Highway 160. From 1:30 to…
Health
Is your smartphone giving you ‘text neck’?
Excessive texting can lead to poor posture, injury
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “A bottled gas range was sold to Lyle DeGruch of Silverton by the Nelson Furniture Company. While bottled gas is something most house holders are doubtless familiar…
Family
40% of new U.S. marriages are remarriages
Newly released report also shows remarried men more likely to have younger spouse
Family
Texas to allow inmate weddings in prison
Inmates in Texas historically have been allowed to marry by proxy, meaning someone stood in for the prisoner at a ceremony held somewhere other than the penitentiary. But a state…
Southwest Life
I-70 traffic changes how people live, play
Congestion west of Denver pushing some people out
Southwest Life
Along Route 66, telling Native American’s story
Project to illuminate tribes’ history, heritage
Southwest Life
Aspen Skiing focused on climate change
“We’re not fighting the industry. We’re trying to hold the industry accountable to best practices, and some of those best practices aren’t well-outlined yet,” Kaplan said. Skico has become a…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Because Thursday (the 23rd) has been proclaimed by President Roosevelt as Thanksgiving day, both the 23rd and the 30th (proclaimed Thanksgiving day by Governor Carr) will be…
Religion
How important is ‘under God’ in pledge?
Lawsuit claims discrimination against child with atheist beliefs
Religion
Pope advocates for fair distribution of world’s food
At the UN’s International Conference on Nutrition this week, Pope Francis said the “paradox of plenty” – where there is food for everyone, but not everyone can eat – has…
Religion
Religion Briefs
Julie Loar will present “Saying Grace and Breaking Bread” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. Loar will discuss why food is…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “There will be Thanksgiving for a week this year, not just a day. A survey showed that 23 states will observe Thanksgiving the 23rd, in support of…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: An advertisement for Wallace’s read: “Free this week $12.50 set chromium plated cooking utensils with each new quick meal range $79.50 up during special sale. We take…