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And the West is History

100 years ago: “The output of the San Juan Creamery recently has reached proportions that enables it to not only supply the local trade but to make several large shipments to Denver and othe...

And the West is History

100 years ago: ANIMAS VALLEY – “Sam Frizell of Falls Creek was down over New Year’s getting acquainted with his family at the Baker ranch where Mrs. Frizell is living, so that the children c...

Health agency takes on advertising for electronic cigarettes

NEW YORK – The nation’s lead public health agency on Tuesday focused its attack on electronic cigarettes on the issue of advertising, saying too many kids see the ads. There are b...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The new year was ushered in, in this thriving metrop by the usual amount of noise – bells, whistles, guns and horns. Some gun went off about 12:30 that is likely to cause a l...

What to do if science is your passion

Q: My husband is interested in science of all types: astronomy, nature, chemistry, geology, etc. Do you have any suggestions for a trip that would include substantial science? Bonus points i...

At ski resorts, pampering reaches new high

Ski resorts are upping the ante, finding new ways this season to pamper guests who barely want to leave the slopes. Ski-in, ski-out used to just refer to prime lodgings that didn’...

Immerse yourself in San Francisco’s rich culture

SAN FRANCISCO – Some things in San Francisco never change. The Golden Gate Bridge is still, in fact, orange; Lombard Street still has eight hairpin turns in one block. But if it’s...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Newt Barton, delivery man for the Otis-McGirr Mercantile Company, was out with the aid of a cane for the first time in a couple of weeks since he tried to lift his team and w...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Kittimac expects to start work shortly and it looks as if it will be a big producer. The company has underway a cyanide mill, which will be the first built in this county...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Bob P. Hott, the prosperous cattleman of up the line, blew in to make his proper New Year’s celebration in a regular town. He hails usually from Tiffany, but explained that l...

Health Briefs

Heart Safe to offer two CPR classes Heart Safe La Plata, a local nonprofit organization, will offer these CPR classes at Durango Fire Protection District’s Station 1, 142 Sheppard...

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Consider a realistic goal, a specific plan of action