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New museum in California offers immersive experience of the Shroud of Turin

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. – An interactive museum dedicated to the Shroud of Turin, which some say was Jesus’ burial cloth, opened its doors to the public Wednesday at the Christ Cathedral campus...

DATE: Nov 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Religion

Israeli survivors of Kristallnacht mark 87th anniversary of Nazi riots amid rising antisemitism

JERUSALEM – Walter Bingham was 14 years old when Nazis plundered Jewish businesses and places of worship across Germany and Austria in what became known as Kristallnacht, or the “Night of Br...

DATE: Nov 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Religion

High in Peru’s Andes, villagers carry out centuries-old work of collecting salt

CUSCO, Peru – When Uriel plans his work schedule late in summer near his village in the Peruvian mountains, his first decision is usually which friend’s salt pond he will work that day. In k...

DATE: Nov 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Food

The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts is finally opening

CAIRO – After two decades of anticipation and countless delays, the Grand Egyptian Museum is finally having its grand reveal. The museum, which officially opened Nov. 1, highlights Egypt’s a...

DATE: Nov 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Travel

Descendants of 10th Mountain Division reflect on WWII, fear America is moving toward fascism

It’s been 80 years since the storied 10th Mountain Division helped liberate Italy from fascism. This summer, a group of their descendants, including many Coloradans, returned to visit the pl...

DATE: Nov 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Experts lead tours uncovering Mexico’s hidden ancient sites

MEXICO CITY – Amid the constant blare of car horns in southern Mexico City, it’s hard to imagine that Cuicuilco was once the heart of a thriving ancient civilization. Yet atop its circular p...

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Travel

How the Vallecito event compares to the devastating flood of 1911

‘It's good to see the extremes,’ meteorologist says

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Honolulu brewery and World War II museum plans move to Durango

Home of the Brave Brewseum uncertain of opening date

DATE: Sep 25, 2025 | CATEGORY:

Legendary actor made Western movie magic right here in Durango

Robert Redford and Paul Newman jumped for their lives near Baker’s Bridge – or so it appeared on the big screen

DATE: Sep 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Ghost signs’ haunt downtown Durango

Historical advertisements offer a glimpse into the city’s past

DATE: Sep 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

HISTORY LIVE! launches seventh annual season

Free, monthlong series kicks off Tuesday

DATE: Aug 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Dutch ovens, cowboy hats and biscuits: Chuckwagon dinner returns to La Plata County

Cattlemen's association hosts 23rd annual community cookout

DATE: Aug 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday