75 years ago: “At commencement exercises to be held at Smiley Junior High. Durango High School will graduate 129 of its students, members of the 1939 senior class.” 50 years…
Contagious fads, misinformation can make you sick
Mercy Family Medicine will open a new clinic in Bayfield at 480 Wolverine Drive, Suite 3 today. Mercy Family Medicine providers who will work at the new clinic are Richard…
75 years ago: “Under the new Colorado game regulations passed by the recent assembly, all women are required to buy licenses to fish and hunt small game, if they wish…
Between June 1 and Aug. 31, about 2.28 million people are expected to fly daily on U.S. carriers.Associated Press file photo About 210 million passengers – or 2.28 million a…
ADVANCE FOR USE SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2014 AND THEREAFTER – In this Thursday, April 24, 2014 photo, Brandyn M., 15, sweeps while Abigail Murat supervises the residents completing chores in…
“Strung out as usual, bands from both the Colorado and New Mexico portions of the Basin strutted north of Main in one of the traditional highlights of the Fine Arts…
Results based on responses to negative statements
Fewer are Catholic, as more join evangelical Protestants or drop their faith altogether
Marvel United Methodist Church and Mountain View Community Church will host “Safari Jungle Vacation Bible School” from June 9 to June 13 at the Mountain View Community Church. Children age…
75 years ago: An advertisement read: “All Trimble Springs pools now open. Newly redecorated. New entrance at pools. Lounging room and warm dressing rooms. Bring the family.” 50 years ago:…
75 years ago: “Five Durango men flew to Albuquerque to attend a big air show held there in which a famous stunt flyer pulled tricks out of his bag and…
75 years ago: “Durango is now headquarters for the Rio Grande Southern Railroad following completion of a move in which the managing officers of the railroad were provided quarters here…
“A big two story house was moved from 1833 Main Ave. to Florida Mesa, creating much interest among the sidewalk superintendents as it made its way slowly through the city…
Freezing the brownies in this recipe for Baked Alaska will keep them from crumbling when cut.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Baked Alaska once was the star dessert of cruise ship dining rooms…
So, what does it taste like? “Water, but there’s something different. It’s got a little bit of sweetness,” said Michael Farrell, a maple expert at Cornell University. Maple water, or…
Tony Pace, Subway’s chief marketing officer, said the chain began testing hummus as a topping in early April. Pace noted that many customers already order vegetarian sandwiches and that the…
“And I,” he declares, “am a member of the former category.” That will be obvious to anyone who watches this weekend’s new film “Chef,” which Favreau wrote, stars in, and…
75 years ago: “J. Slatch Farmer, about 50, a miner at the May Day working near Hesperus, underwent an operation for amputation of a foot which was crushed in a…
75 years ago: “Several specialists will be paying a visit to La Plata County for the purpose of helping with farm problems.” 50 years ago: “The Herald received a check…
Movement combats a litany of age-related ailments
The Celebrating Healthy Communities Coalition, supported by San Juan Basin Health announces the winners of the third annual La Plata County Adult Role Model Awards. Young people were asked to…
Older mice got stronger, exercised longer and performed better mentally after they were injected with blood from young mice, or even just with a substance that’s more abundant in younger…
