Hay shortage in Southwest Colorado could hit ranchers hard

Drought presents tough challenges for livestock owners

DATE: Jun 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

How to pick the most useful herbs to plant in your back yard

I’m not an avid backyard gardener. My thumb is less than green, and my small patio is shaded by trees and fences, preventing prolific vegetable growth. But I haven’t felt the loss too keenly...

DATE: Jun 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Silver Wave taking pre-orders for wild-caught salmon

Silver Wave Seafood Co. is now taking pre-orders for its second annual summer harvest. The boat-to-table business offers Southwest Colorado residents wild-caught salmon from their fishing ve...

DATE: Jun 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Amid immigration uncertainties, Latinos turn to a power higher than Trump

A spicy scent greets customers before any salesperson at the Botanica Boricua in Arlington, Virginia. Once you’re a few steps inside, there is an immediate awareness of eyes – all around the...

DATE: Jun 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

5 years after Black Forest Fire, danger looms

Residents mitigate, but there are no guarantees

DATE: Jun 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College to hold Wednesday lecture

Kate Nelson, author and former news writer and editor, will give a presentation titled “Three Women, One Story: 1,000 Years of Art, History and Culture in Under an Hour” at 1:30 p.m. Wednesd...

DATE: Jun 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Thank You Letters

Sauer daughters thankful for support The daughters of Leta Sauer, a lifetime Durango resident who passed away March 13, want to thank everyone for their condolences and kind words. We know o...

DATE: Jun 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Lifestyle

Pope: Countries should take in as many refugees as they can

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE – Pope Francis urged nations Thursday to take in as many refugees as they can integrate into their societies, but also to invest in places like Africa so migrants won’...

DATE: Jun 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Aurora, other communities ponder aging bans on pit bulls

AURORA (AP) – Gregg Jones was 10 years old when he hopped the fence at his family’s Aurora home and landed in the thick of the never-ending debate over the most controversial dog breed in th...

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Mormons post questions asked during youth interviews

SALT LAKE CITY – The Mormon church for the first time Wednesday posted the list of questions lay leaders are supposed to ask youth during closed door, one-on-one interviews that have come un...

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Farmers Market Profile: All Seasons Farm expands its offerings

All Seasons Farm in Bayfield is mostly known for the tomatoes and asparagus it grows in its big, heated greenhouse. But those are just two of the things farmers are producing in their fifth ...

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Hay being sold to horse owners in need

The drought has caused a hay shortage from lack of irrigation water and, as a result, local providers have limited resources and are forced to sell hay to horse owners at inflated costs. ...

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

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