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Surgeons perform nation’s first uterus transplant

CLEVELAND – Surgeons in Cleveland say they have performed the nation’s first uterus transplant, a new frontier that aims to give women who lack wombs a chance at pregnancy. In a s...

Health Briefs

Free dental clinics set for two schools Free dental clinics for La Plata County students will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school-based health centers at Durango High S...

And The West is History

100 years ago: “Some of the Durango merchants are so grouchy they make a face at themselves every time they get in front of a looking glass.” 75 years ago: “What appeared to be ha...

And The West is History

100 years ago: “The Durango Exchange has launched a nationwide campaign to secure the passage of the San Juan Railway bill by Congress.” 75 years ago: “A lady deer with a hankerin...

And The West is History

100 years ago: “Repair work on the Kittimac tramway at Silverton is now well under way, under the direction of Ike Camp, one of the most experienced tramway men in the San Juan district.” ...

And The West is History

100 years ago: “S.W. Raymond, for upwards of a quarter of a century, the successful business manager of the Durango Evening Herald, yesterday consummated a business deal whereby he becomes a...

The next Puerto Vallarta?

In Sayulita, growth, tourism transform laid-back Mexican beach

And The West is History

100 years ago: “The promise of an early spring in the San Juan Basin, coupled with recent astounding discoveries in tungsten, copper and gold in their various districts, with tungsten jumpin...

And The West is History

100 years ago: “W.O. Grandall, the expert chauffeur, made a business trip to La Plata County Saturday, going via Farmington, to spend a few moments on social business.” 75 years a...

Risk your life for that epic selfie? One city says no

MUMBAI, India – Look around in any major Indian city, and you will find someone with an arm outstretched, mobile phone in hand, smiling widely and clicking away. Even Prime Minister Narendra...

And The West is History

100 years ago: “Will Anderson, chief clerk at Nelson’s harness shop in Durango, was an arrival on Saturday’s train to visit with his parents and to attend to his social welfare at this place...

The family road trip: How to do it right

Parent-approved tips for hitting the road this spring break