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Plague may have been spreading much earlier than once believed

LONDON – The plague was spreading nearly 3,000 years before previously thought, scientists say after finding traces of the disease in the teeth of ancient people – a discovery that could pro...

Doctor puts mind to mindfulness, discovers meditation’s benefits

A few summers ago during a weeklong vacation, I started playing a mind game. In the mornings, I would sit outside on a comfortable deck chair, surrounded by the shrill call of cicadas, and g...

Health Briefs

United Blood Services announces drives United Blood Services will host these blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3 in the gym of Dolores High School, 1301 Central, Dol...

Project to decode apples’ genetic history

Grant supports research in historic orchards

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Joe Spatt, 19, and Felix Tavernaio, 35, the confessed murderers of John Jakino, the Perins saloon keeper, who was beaten to death and robbed by the pair on Aug. 14, broke jai...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Henry Thomas, the ‘Old Reliable’ is down from the La Platas to see how much grub he can buy with the returns from his ‘high grade’ shipment to the local smelter from the Duke...

Cancer group’s mammogram advice: Start later and get fewer

CHICAGO – The American Cancer Society now says women should start mammograms later in life and get fewer of them, a stance that puts the trusted group closer to an influential government tas...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The number of visitors to the Mesa Verde Park is rapidly approaching the 1,000 mark ... About 990 persons have so far visited the park this year, and it is believed that the ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The auction sale at the Ball jewelry store started off with lively bidding. Large crowds attended the sale again last night, and some rare bargains were picked off by the cro...

Egypt: It’s time to go

Guides help traveler navigate country’s best after political unrest

Holiday travelers, book your flight now

Fares priced lower than recent years

And the West is History

100 years ago: “There are now 229 pupils in the Durango High School. The school is badly crowded, more room being needed it is understood.” 75 years ago: “La Plata County’s young ...