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And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 19, 2014

75 years ago: “Saturday night saw the close of the big four-day San Juan Basin Exposition Seed & Poultry Show in Durango – a show that this year proved to…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 18, 2014

The stone bridge over the Animas River was newly completed in 1907. Information on the photo says the cost was $32,000. The card is part of the Nina Heald Webber…

Leftover turkey makes healthy dinner salad
Food

Leftover turkey makes healthy dinner salad

November 18, 2014

It’s easy to turn leftover Thanksgiving turkey into a dinner-worthy salad that will have everyone craving more greens.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Fast forward to today, and I think turkey actually has…

Vegetarian gravy that won’t leave you missing meat
Food

Vegetarian gravy that won’t leave you missing meat

November 18, 2014

This vegetarian gravy is delicious enough to serve to meat-lovers, too.Matthew Mead/Associated Press But unfortunately for vegetarians, much of the gravy served on Turkey Day is made using the drippings…

On the side
Food

On the side

November 18, 2014

Olde Tymer’s long-timer Jon Park has parlayed 20 years of experience, mostly at Olde Tymer’s Cafe, into his newest venture, Doc Hathaway’s Cafe. Park can practically qualify as Durango’s restaurant…

The great pumpkin
Food

The great pumpkin

November 18, 2014

Fall’s favorite squash lends itself to many delicious dishes

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 17, 2014

75 years ago: “Accurate tripping of the older dance steps won first honors for the Florida Grange in the old-time dance contest at the Masonic Hall – a feature of…

Local Briefs
And the West is History

Local Briefs

November 17, 2014

John Bregar will present on his trips in Ecuador to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. today at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Bregar will display pictures…

Heroin deaths have doubled
Health

Heroin deaths have doubled

November 16, 2014

Overdose numbers from all the states are not expected to be released for at least a few more months. The annual number of U.S. drug overdose deaths has been growing…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

November 16, 2014

Open enrollment for health insurance from Connect for Health Colorado will last until Feb. 15. San Juan Basin Health Department has health-coverage guides in its Durango and Pagosa Springs offices…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 16, 2014

75 years ago: “Although a trifle slow in getting under way this year the San Juan Basin Seed & Poultry Show is speedily shaping up, and the exhibits at the…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 15, 2014

75 years ago: “Today marks the opening of the four-day run of the San Juan Basin Exposition Seed & Poultry Show in Durango.” 50 years ago: “‘As a rule we…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

November 14, 2014

Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host these events: Mindfulness meditation will take place at 9:30 a.m. today. A Torah Service will take place at 10 a.m. today.…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 14, 2014

75 years ago: “Mr. and Mrs. Fed Isgar and Charles Stilwell Jr., went a-voyaging down the Animas River Saturday and Sunday in a motor boat. Starting at Trimble Lake Saturday…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 13, 2014

75 years ago: This appeared in the section called Upper Florida News: “Al Wallace and Cliff Farmer of the Animas Valley spent a couple of days looking for cattle on…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 12, 2014

75 years ago: “A big turkey dinner was held at the Animas Grange Hall with an attendance of 250 reported.” 50 years ago: “Durango High School students will take home…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 11, 2014

This picture appeared in the Oct. 4, 1988, paper. The caption read: “The Joy Cabin, more than 100 years old, moves out of Brookside Park onto Main Avenue for its…

On the side
Food

On the side

November 11, 2014

We’re all mourning the loss of our Saturday Durango Farmers Market fix, but we’ll get a reprieve next week. That’s when market organizers will sponsor the Thanksgiving Market from 9…

How to make an odyssey of one meal, one chef
Food

How to make an odyssey of one meal, one chef

November 11, 2014

Rene Delores shucks oysters at the seafood station at John Dory Oyster Bar, one of chef April Broomfield’s four New York City restaurants.Bebeto Matthews/Associated Press But even the most intrepid…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 10, 2014

75 years ago: “Celebrating the advent of his fifth birthday, Master Jimmy Northern, son of Mr. and Mrs. Augie Northern, presided over a jolly party. Bright flags and patriotic colors…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

November 9, 2014

Atmos Energy reminds customers to take steps in their homes to help prevent carbon-monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced by incomplete combustion in home…