The Dallas-based airline, the dominant carrier at Chicago’s Midway airport, placed at the bottom of monthly on-time statistics reported to the Department of Transportation for two consecutive months. It’s the…
Study finds bedtime may not match kids’ circadian rhythm
Laura Brenner, left, adopted her daughter Ketia Brenner, 9, in the wake of the massive January 2010 earthquake in Haiti.Elaine Thompson/Associated Press The bill would encourage more adoptions of foreign…
This picture appeared in the Dec. 19, 1963 Herald. The cutline read: “Tarnished by 70 years of service, the bell from the old city hall tower was lowered back to…
But, sometimes, humor to lure worshippers can cross the line
Pope Francis talks with Jesuit leader Rev. Adolfo Nicolas before celebrating Mass with Jesuits on Friday in Rome.Riccardo De Luca/Associated Press He also warned against accepting men for the priesthood…
Pope Francis kisses the Holy Book as he celebrates Mass on New Year’s Day in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.Andrew Medichini/Associated Press “We are all children of one heavenly…
75 years ago: “Marie Andrews of Wallace Furniture Store won one of the cash prizes offered by the Denver distributor of Philco radios for the most sales during December.” 50…
This picture appeared in the Dec. 10, 1963, The Durango Herald. The cutline read, “The heaviest snowstorm to date in this area dumped more than a foot of snow on…
Richard Bernaola, left, and Executive Chef Diego Oka create ceviche dishes for the launch of the La Mar by Gaston Acurio cafe, scheduled to open in February at the Mandarin…
Using a food processor to shred vegetables such as these beets, parsnips and carrots saves time in preparation and cooking.Matthew Mead/Associated Press So here’s a sane and simple resolution that…
It’s more than just for disasters, and it’s gaining wider popularity
Requiring calorie information to be displayed on roughly 5 million vending machines nationwide will help consumers make healthier choices, says the Food and Drug Administration, which is expected to release…
75 years ago: “The state fish hatchery at Durango now has 6 feet of additional water – double the former available supply. This additional water will make it possible to…
Heart Safe La Plata will offer these classes at the Durango Fire & Rescue Authority training room, 142 Sheppard Drive: An adult CPR/AED course will take place at 6 p.m.…
Double-hand transplant recipient Lindsay Aronson Ess works on her dexterity during a physical therapy session in Richmond, Va. She lost her hands and feet to an infection in 2007.Steve Helber/Associated…
Adam Cohen watches as his son Marc, 5, uses a tablet at their home in New York. Tablets of all types are expected to rank among the top holiday gifts…
“When we played Monopoly, we were the worst. We actually applauded each other if you could steal money out of the bank without the other person knowing it,” she said.…
Tourists now arrive at a gleaming new timber-and-glass visitor center about 1.5 miles from Stonehenge. The famous stone circle tucked into the rolling green landscape is nowhere to be seen.…
The defrocked pastor, the Rev. Frank Schaefer, who led a congregation in Lebanon, Pa., was stripped of his clerical credentials Dec. 19. Since then, Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño has invited…
In 2013, the debate was amplified, stirring controversy, emotions
75 years ago: “Thirty-six of the latest books have been received recently at the Durango Public Library. Of the 36, 23 are fiction and 13 nonfiction, and on the list…
75 years ago: “Work on the Montezuma County Groundhog Reservoir project must start by Jan. 1, according to the contract for the project which was approved by PWA officials.” 50…
Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1 quart grape tomatoes, halved 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar glaze 1 tablespoon horseradish 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined Salt and…
