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And the West is History

100 years ago: “We demand that the modern principles of prison reform be applied in our federal penal system. We favor such work for prisoners as shall give them training in occupations,...

Have phone, will travel – to Silicon Valley

Tourists seek selfies at Silicon Valley icons

And the West is History

50 YEARS AGO: “Their credo is violence ... their God is hate. Enemies of everything and everyone but each other: ‘The Wild Angels’ with Peter Fonda, Nancy Sinatra, and members of Hell’s ...

Mules crucial to wilderness trail repair in San Juan National Forest

Pack string hauls 15 tons of gravel

Good Earth Briefs

Grand opening slated for Log Chutes trails Trails 2000 will host the grand opening of the Log Chutes trail network at 11 a.m. Sept. 11. The public is invited to celebrate the new ...

Health Briefs

Hospice of Mercy to offer grief support Hospice of Mercy will offer a weekly grief support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 12. Participants will explore the processes a...

Historic commercial flight from U.S. lands in Cuba

SANTA CLARA, Cuba – The first commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than a half century landed in the central city of Santa Clara on Wednesday morning, re-establishing...

New technology at Mercy detects breast cancer more efficiently

Mercy scanner can uncover disease earlier

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Contestants making splendid showing – keen rivalry – in Herald’s subscription contest: In District 2, where one Victrola, one diamond ring, and one ladies watch will be a...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Don’t cry because the state has gone dry. Keep your ice box full of soft drinks, and your disposition cool. Kellenberger sells them.” 75 YEARS AGO: “Is this...

Fitbit makes exercise even more of a game

NEW YORK – Fitbit wants to help you exercise more by making you think you’re hiking famous trails instead of strolling around your neighborhood. The new motivational feature, call...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Go to the Windsor rooming house, 1130 Main Ave., for good clean beds, large single rooms, and free baths. 30 cents per night.” 75 YEARS AGO: “It’s coat time...