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Durango’s toys of Christmas past

100 years ago, girls, boys in Durango could expect distinctly different gifts

And the West is History

100 years ago: “100 head of cattle have been bought from the Dunham Ranch at Dolores and will be shipped to the Miller Ranch at Tiffany where they will be fattened for market. Livestock feed...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Some of the largest California oranges ever seen in this city are now offered for sale. By the way, no orange that ever grew can surpass in real toothsomeness of a San Juan B...

FDA eases restrictions on blood donations from gay men

WASHINGTON – The nation’s three-decade-old ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men was formally lifted Monday, but major restrictions will continue to limit who can give blood. ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The clerks at Graden’s have been on the jump waiting on the Christmas trade for several days. Santa Claus will probably bring each one a pair of fine roller skates, so they c...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “A motion for a new trial in the case of Vol Anderson, who was convicted a few days ago by a jury for stealing chickens from Mrs. Grace Sullivan, was overruled by Judge Searcy...

Virtual reality a tool for travel industry

‘Next big thing’ in marketing

Spirit of St. Louis replica soars 88 years after Lindbergh

RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Charles Lindbergh would instantly recognize the plane with “Spirit of St. Louis” painted on its nose rumbling above treetops in New York’s Hudson Valley. There’s a 9-cylind...

Tips for caregivers traveling with elderly, frail relatives

CHICAGO – Nancy Powers had to adjust her travel routine when her best friend and travel partner, Phyllis Wesley, was diagnosed with a degenerative brain condition that affects her speech and...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The past couple of weeks of fine weather attracted several prospectors to the mountain sides in search of tungsten leads, which resulted in the discovery of some new veins an...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The local Elks Lodge has erected a new electric sign at the entrance to the Redmen building. The new sign is diamond shaped, a border of electric lights surrounding an elk’s ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Edward Leonard and Tom Foley, the two tramps who stole a mackinaw coat from the Stroebel & Hutchinson Cigar Store a month ago, were released from jail. They served 30 days in...