Southwest Life

75 years ago: Mrs. Idris Guire of Silverton stayed in Durango with her mother-in-law, Mrs. C.J. Guire, to receive treatment…

December 27, 2017

Health

How to make a New Year’s resolution that will actually work

Think small, have fun and more

December 27, 2017

Travel

Controversy over wildlife tourism and selfies in the Amazon

World Animal Protection, an advocacy group, issued a report saying animals like sloths suffer when they’re kept in captivity for…

December 26, 2017

Health

Putting off dental care because of cost can backﬁre

Dr. Wayne Aldredge, president of the American Academy of Periodontology, demonstrates how dental floss should be used in Holmdel, N.J.…

December 26, 2017

Travel

Cowboy boots are as much a part of San Antonio as the Alamo

In fact, nothing says more about a Texan than a fancy pair of cowboy boots. Whether they’re rough-hewn boots scuffed…

December 25, 2017

Health

Are your cabinets and carpet emitting chemicals?

Indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air

December 25, 2017

Health

Nutritionist at Pediatric Partners helps children dial in their diets

Mikel Love addresses food insecurity, power struggles with picky eaters

December 24, 2017

Travel

A peek at top travel lists: Where to go in 2018

Afar magazine Abu Dhabi; Athens; Bhutan; Big Sur, California; Dundee, Scotland; Faroe Islands; France; Guatemala; Haida Gwaii, British Colombia; Kazakhstan;…

December 24, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: A wanted advertisement, taken out by Mrs. E.M. McGregor, sought a home for a pet squirrel and…

December 24, 2017

Health

Heart Safe La Plata to offer first-aid, CPR classes

Associated Press file A basic first-aid class will be held at 3 p.m. and an adult CPR class will be…

December 24, 2017

Travel

Women who see the world share a universal issue: sexual harassment

What you can do to travel safely

December 23, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Local school children were busy practicing songs and recitations for a Christmas program in Durango. 50 years…

December 23, 2017

Health

Mercy cardiology services listed in nationâ€™s top 10 percent

Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango Herald file Healthgrades evaluates yearly performance for 34 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions…

December 23, 2017

Health

U.S. health officials to target high-risk alternative remedies

The Food and Drug Administration issued a new proposal for regulating homeopathic medicines that have long been on the fringe…

December 23, 2017

Health

San Juan Regional Medical Center receives excellence award

The award is a multi-tiered assessment and recognizes process-assisting organizations in New Mexico that strive for performance excellence in customer…

December 22, 2017

Community

Bridge scores

Dec. 14 Non-Life Master First: K. and S. Hasz First: J. Mercer, J. Walter Third: L. Arnold, R. Ayers Fourth:…

December 22, 2017

Community

Senior Calendar

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Closed for Christmas. Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Glucose checks. 9 a.m. Crafts.…

December 22, 2017

Health

Soaring overdose deaths cut U.S. life expectancy for 2nd year

Associated Press file Used needles litter the ground at an open air drug market along Conrail train The government figures…

December 22, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: A hot-lunch project was started at the Marvel School with the return of Mrs. Turner as cook.…

December 22, 2017

Health

Striking a chord, NIH taps the brain to find how music heals

Music increasingly is becoming a part of patient care – although it’s still pretty unusual to see roving performers captivating…

December 21, 2017

Travel

Las Vegas’ overhauled Monte Carlo transforming into Park MGM

Not one slot machine is within sight of the lobby at this Las Vegas casino-hotel. With a robust art collection,…

December 21, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Trujillo Sheets Post No. 28 American Legion scheduled a meeting at Masonic Hall. All members were urged…

December 21, 2017

Health

Loneliness seems to damage health, triggering inflammation and neurological changes

Durango Herald file All signs point to yes. It turns out that feeling lonely can do more than make you…

December 20, 2017

Travel

Idaho lands nation’s first International Dark Sky Reserve

The Milky Way is seen over the Smoky Mountains in central Idaho. A giant chunk of central Idaho with a…

December 20, 2017