75 years ago: “William Johnson, well-known internationally as a mine tunneling authority, and Ivan E. Goodner, consulting engineer for the company that owns the old ‘Idaho’ mine and mill north…
75 years ago: “After spending 45 years of his life in the active service of railroad, P. H. Limback, line foreman of D&RGW, is retiring at the age of 65.”…
75 years ago: “Contributions of $1 each have been made by 40 Durango business firms toward defraying expenses of the Hallowe’en carnival at Smiley Junior High. Feature of the carnival…
A biplane takes flight over Durango in 1918.Courtesy of Animas Museum 75 years ago: “Three FBI agents sent to Durango to act as instructors at the peace officers’ training school…
Finally, a “dump-and-go,” one-pot vegetarian chili that requires no browning and assembles in just 10 minutes.Matthew Mead/Associated Press It’s partly philosophical, partly practical. Let’s start with the latter. Truth is,…
Dunkin’ Donuts’ new “Croissant Donut” will be launched nationally for a limited time starting Nov. 3.Photo courtesy of Dunkin’ Donuts The chain intends to launch its “Croissant Donut” nationally for…
75 years ago: “C. W. McLain, coach of the Fort Lewis college Aggies, advises that in spite of the inclement weather the sod field at the college is in fine…
The FDA said in a recent annual report that nearly 70 percent of the antibiotics are considered “medically important” for humans, and that up to 80 percent are given to…
A complimentary “Reclaiming Your Health Workshop” will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Participant will learn the seven facets of their “Wellness Wheel” to help them achieve balance…
For middle-aged women, this tied to Alzheimer’s
Introducing gluten to babies ineffective, new study says
75 years ago: “Because the electric power was off for three hours, the Herald-Democrat finds it physically impossible to get out the bulk of its news, for which we apologize.”…
The couple had been together more than 20 years, which Anndee Hochman figured already made them good as married. They owned their Philadelphia home together, kept their money in a…
More than 300 people participate in Barry University’s College Brides Walk, with many walking 7.5 miles in bridal gowns to bring awareness of domestic and dating violence. According to the…
Government tries to save federally-owned Native American schools from decay, poverty
An effort is underway to improve them. Five things to know about the Interior Department’s Bureau of Indian Education schools: The improvement plan The Obama administration wants to turn day-to-day…
Purchase ensures public access to two sites
“Rowland” caught the horse race during the Durango Fair and Round-up in September, 1919.Courtesy of Animas Museum 75 years ago: “Just when the male bowlers thought they had the situation…
Video explains practice, warns those tempted to ridicule
Charlie Clements will present “Finding Hope Where Hope is Hard to Find” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. Clements will explore…
75 years ago: “Durango merchants and businessmen selected Nov. 30 as the date for closing their establishments in celebration of Thanksgiving Day. Since President Roosevelt has set Nov. 23 as…
75 years ago: “First marriage license to be issued in La Plata County under the new Colorado state health law was issued to Ernest Quintana and Rose Garcia, both of…
75 years ago: “Gene Andrews, local garden, lawn and tree expert, says that many Durango people are making a mistake in allowing their lawns and particularly shrubbery to go into…
The Falls Creek area, with Junction Creek visible in the background, in 1900. The photographer who took the photo is unknown.Courtesy of Animas Museum<br><br>Courtesy of Animas Museum 75 years ago:…
