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And the West is History

100 years ago: “Jack Pearson had a car of cattle hooked into the Silverton train for shipment to that town and disposal to the mining town markets. Jack figured on shipping east but couldn’t...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Mrs. C. A. Daggett, of Fifth Avenue, is reported to be very sick with tonsillitis.” 75 years ago: “Dr. and Mrs. BJ Ochsner were hosts at a delightful party when th...

Health Briefs

Group highlights cervical health January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society says the majority of cervical-cancer cases and deaths could b...

For breast cancer, shorter-term radiation works

Two-thirds of women who have lumpectomies for breast cancer are getting radiation treatment that lasts nearly twice as long as necessary, a new study reports. The conventional, lo...

Despite resolutions, people eat more after the holidays

Every year after the holidays, people inevitably swear they’ll make amends for the extra calories they consumed in December by eating less when the new year comes. They’ll buy more broccoli,...

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And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Jarvis garage, which recently took up the agency for the famous ‘Grant Six,’ sold one of these excellent new cars to G.G. Goodman, cashier in the First National Bank. The...

With his big, bold sculptures, Jimenez opened door for artists

ALBUQUERQUE – Artist Luis Jimenez is credited with helping transform the definition of public art in the U.S. with his larger-than-life, debate-provoking fiberglass sculptures. “E...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Carrying 10 persons in one load, besides himself, Paul Backinger wore out the tires on his car hauling people to and from the dance at Trimble Springs. He made seven trips up...