Southwest Life

75 years ago: San Juan Archaeological Society, during its regular monthly meeting, voted to discontinue activity “for the duration.” The…

November 7, 2017

Travel

Birders find an oasis in New York City’s Manhattan

Daily tours find dozens of species in Central Park

November 6, 2017

Travel

Lost in New Mexico: From natural wonders to art, rodeos and balloon rides

On a recent trip, I got to experience all that, plus delicious food, a rodeo and a hot-air balloon ride.…

November 5, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: San Juan County elected “every Republican on the ticket,” with the exception of Sheriff Fred Patterson, who…

November 4, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: The Fort Lewis campus recreation facility received an update, which was announced as “a new center of…

November 4, 2017

Health

Herbalist to teach about medicinal mushrooms

King Bolete (Boletus edulis) mushrooms at Coal Bank Pass.Durango Herald file Herbalist and microbiologist Anna Marija Helt will teach about…

November 4, 2017

Community

Rotary club to hear from Tibetan Village Project

du1-i-syn Rotarian Eddie Cheung and representatives of the Tibetan Village Project, a nonprofit that provides sustainable living for Tibetans through…

November 3, 2017

Community

Free Medicare class offered to community

The class will explain how to sign up for Medicare and explain available supplemental plans. Moore will work with participants…

November 3, 2017

Community

Durango Botanical Society honors its docents

Awards were presented to: Barb Johnson for most hours worked in 2017, Tish Varney for most meaningful contribution in 2017,…

November 3, 2017

Community

La Plata Quilters Guild guild to meet Thursday

LeeAnn Vallejos of Stitch A Quilt and Sewing Boutique will present a historical trunk show of quilts through the decades.…

November 3, 2017

Travel

Viewfinders unveil Tennessee fall colors for the colorblind

Amber McCarter, a 22-year-old from Tennessee who is colorblind, looks out from Mt. Harrison at the Ober Gatlinburg resort through…

November 2, 2017

Health

Concerned about inflammation? These foods may help

Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post/file<br><br>For fish, salmon takes top honors for inflammation-busting omega-3 fats, but sardines, mackerel, anchovies and…

November 2, 2017

Travel

Climbing to be banned on sacred red rock formation Uluru

A park board made up of a majority of the traditional owners of the land where the rock stands made…

November 1, 2017

Health

Do I have Alzheimer’s or don’t I?

He lived with a diagnosis for years, but he may not have it

November 1, 2017

Health

FDA moves to ax claim for heart benefits from soy foods

The ingredients label for soy milk at a grocery store in New York. On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug…

October 31, 2017

Travel

Key parts of women’s tale of survival at sea contradicted

The women previously told The Associated Press that they had radios, satellite phones, GPS and other emergency gear, but they…

October 31, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Miss Virginia Duggan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Duggan of Durango, was one of 40 who…

October 31, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Christy became residents of the Animas Valley after they bought a 47-acre ranch…

October 31, 2017

Health

‘What could help me to die?’ Doctors clash over euthanasia

Her sister worried that her judgment was compromised. The 59-year-old was taking more than 20 pills every day, including antidepressants,…

October 30, 2017

And the West is History

100 years ago: A warranty deed was entered that involved “about 300 acres of land, one-half interest in the Naranjo…

October 29, 2017

Health

Yoga Durango to offer free workshop about neurobiology

Associated Press file Ruby Jo Walker, interpersonal neurobiology expert, will lead the workshop and teach participants about how trauma effects…

October 29, 2017

Travel

With single weekly flight, remote island welcomes tourists

St. Helena in South Atlantic hopes for economic boost

October 29, 2017

And the West is History

75 years ago: Mrs. Marie Pokorny and her son departed from Silverton for Durango, where they planned to make a…

October 28, 2017

Travel

His honeymoon destination? A sourdough bakery

San Francisco is a mecca for bread fanatics

October 28, 2017