Southwest Life
Mudslide consumed men, their lifetimes of knowledge
Plateau Valley deaths leave many gaps
Southwest Lifestyle
Southwest Life
Lloyd McNeil: A life in the forest caring for the land, serving the people
Such is the legacy of Lloyd McNeil, a forestry technician who worked with the San Juan National Forest for 37 years and passed away this spring at 76, leaving 10…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “The annual Missouri picnic was held at the Fort Lewis picnic grounds, where over 300 people enjoyed the festivities.” 50 years ago: “Several dozen 4-H members were…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Members of the San Juan Medical Society met at Mercy hospital to view movies and hear a talk on ‘syphilology’ by Dr. J. Grand Marthons, one of…
Religion
Some Muslims accept once-taboo causes
Movement embraces interfaith and gay marriages, female imams
Religion
Religion Briefs
Registration is open for a five-week beginning meditation class with Maureen Fallon-Cyr, a community Dharma leader at the Durango Dharma Center and mindfulness-based psychotherapist practicing in Durango. The class, presented…
Family
Why some homes are teen hangout houses
A hangout house is often the first spot kids think to gather to work on a school project or binge on the latest Xbox game or silly YouTube videos. “There…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “The second session of the pre-Fiesta Kangaroo Court will be held at the north side of the Gordon’s Store. Brand new ‘defendants’ will be brought before the…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Everything is set for Durango’s big show of 1939. Only a few minor details remain to be ironed out. The city is waiting to welcome the many…
Food
We’re all ears as native corn fills farm stands
Our only gripe with it? It’s so good, we tend to forget that fresh corn doesn’t need to be cooked to be delicious. In fact, raw corn eaten right off…
Food
Corn adds sunny side to salmon dinner omelet
An open-faced corn and zucchini omelet with smoked salmon makes a surprisingly substantial family dinner.Matthew Mead/Associated Press But even perfection gets boring after a while, which is why I tend…
Food
Step off beaten path for Mexican food in Salt Lake
For those willing to venture a short distance from downtown Salt Lake City, Chunga’s offers authentic Mexican food including the signature street snack called al pastor.Rick Bowmer/Associated Press Cooks shave…
Food
Parents prepare for back-to-school lunches
Nutritionist Keith Kantor says packing a healthy lunch starts with what you give your child to drink. “One thing that we all overlook is what the children drink,” he points…
Food
On the side
If you liked the Iron Horse Chef competition and you want to support local farms in the Four Corners, sponsoring agency Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado has the event for…
Food
Taste under pressure
Iron Horse Chef contestants prepare gourmet 5-course meals in less than an hour
And the West is History
And the West is History
This picture appeared in the Dec. 26, 1963, edition of the Herald. The caption read: “One of the oldest landmarks in Durango will soon be nothing more than a pile…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Kangaroo Court – a feature which proved more than popular last year – will be opened in Durango. This pre-Fiesta fun-making event proved such a success last…
Health
Hold that handshake: Fist bumps are less germy
Could hospitals, doctors adopt this greeting as new standard?
Health
U.S. Alzheimer’s rate seems to be dropping
An American older than 60 today has a 44 percent lower chance of developing dementia than a similar-aged person did about 30 years ago, the longest study of these trends…
Health
Health Briefs
The Citizens Health Advisory Council will meet from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Sunlight Room at Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. This is an open coalition…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Reliable reports from Silverton confirmed the previous rumor that the pumps had been pulled at the strike-bound Shenandoah-Dives mine with the removal of the pumps and other…
Travel
The challenge of keeping our skies safe
Safety improves as airline industry expands worldwide
Family
S.C. mom’s arrest sparks child care debate
Regina Harrell, 9, holds her dog Roscoe outside her home in North Augusta, S.C. Regina was taken from her home and her mother charged with a felony after her mother,…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “A record crowd of approximately 1,300 persons attended the 24th annual visitor’s day at Fort Lewis College of Agriculture.” 50 years ago: “Over a half-inch of rain…
Religion
Baptisms in horse trough, services after chores
Colorado church catering to life on the range
Religion
Religion briefs
The First United Methodist Church of Durango will host a free concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 2917 Aspen Drive. The Heavenly Harp duo of Karin and Joy Gunderson will…