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Teens help flood recovery on North Fork of the Big Thompson River

DRAKE – Canyon resident Brendan Chenoweth described a two-year, $500,000 project to restore a flood-damaged portion of the North Fork of the Big Thompson River as a gift – a way to return pr...

And the West is History

25 YEARS AGO: “Colorado residents, foundations and companies have donated $125,000 to help save four Anasazi cliff dwellings in southwestern Colorado. The funds have come from the Adop...

Here’s the scoop on Cuba’s 1st U.S.-run hotel in 50 years

Improvements visible, but much work remains to be done

Horticulture competition unites local growers at La Plata County Fair

Participants can enter in hundreds of categories

And the West is History

75 YEARS AGO: “Army seeking Durango young men as pilots: A young man can earn a highly paid job and become an expert pilot. Applicants must be over 21, under 28, and not married.” ...

Mercy Regional Medical Center earns top rating for quality of care

Hospital is only one in Colorado to do so

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Six big reels at the Gem tonight for 10 cents. Better air, better seats, and better music – go to the Gem.” 75 YEARS AGO: “Opening their water taps late Sat...

Visitors to Rio Olympics will find all senses triggered

RIO DE JANEIRO – Right after getting off the plane, sweat beads will start to gather on your forehead. That’s just Rio de Janeiro’s ever-present humidity saying “hello.” You will...

Fourteeners give Colorado significant economic boost

Mountains draw 260,000 hikers annually, boost spending in towns

UN bungles response to Africa’s yellow fever outbreak

KINSHASA, Congo – The World Health Organization and its partners shipped more than 6 million yellow fever vaccines to Angola in February to quash an emerging epidemic, yet when they asked co...

And the West is History

50 YEARS AGO: “Dear Senora San Juan: What’s this world coming to? All this tommy-rot I keep reading in the Herald about recreation for children – organized play groups, swimming classes,...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “A canning demonstration will be held at the home of Mr. Miller on Wednesday. W.E. Valpon of the Boys and Girls Clubs will conduct a demonstration.” 50 YEARS...