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Dough!rango Dough Bar looks to tap into new market near train station
‘I decided to jump in to offer this unique dessert to the area,’ says owner
Food
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Durango forms partnerships for Spanish- and English-speaking food business courses
Program focuses on basic food safety and best practices
Tri-Cities
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with music, food and lowriders
Absent a city-hosted celebration, small venues host holiday events
Food
Spring brings rejuvenation, motivation and energy
Jennifer Roe I don’t know about the rest of you but for me, this winter was a bit rough. I felt very inward, and sickness seemed to be everywhere. I…
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End of emergency funds hits SNAP recipients and food providers in La Plata County
Benefits were cut an average of $90 per month in March
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Queer bar in Durango to reclaim ‘District Three’
Entrepreneur is launching an LGBTQ establishment and collaborative workspace
Food
Knowledge is power when it comes to health
Jennifer Roe There may be times when ignorance is bliss but when it comes to our health, knowledge is power. As a society, we are seeing health issues because of…
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Soup creates community at Fort Lewis College
Campus Grub Hub Food Pantry and Manna team-up to provide food for students, staff and faculty
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Photos: La Plata Family Center gives away food supplies
Christina Knickerbocker, left, food equity supervisor with La Plata Family Center, along with fellow staff members and volunteers, sort through 4,728 pounds of food on Tuesday that was given away…
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Another McDonald’s could be coming to Durango
Fast food chain wants to locate in the Grandview area, east of Three Springs subdivision
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Popeyes’ opening date delayed because of severe winter weather in Cortez
Store hopes to open doors in May or June
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Bayfield nonprofit is asking for breakfast item donations
Pine River Shares will be hosting a food drive in March focused on the first meal of the day
Food
What brings you pleasure?
Jennifer Roe February is the month of love. We almost always associate love with giving our hearts and our good intentions to someone we care for. However, when that energy…
Local News
Love n’ Juice brings fresh juices, smoothies to 11th Street Station
Owner uses locally sourced ingredients to offer healthy options to Durango
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City of Durango to allow long-term permits for food trucks
Mobile businesses were having to move every six months under a temporary permit
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Photos: Demon Hot Sauce heats up Durango High School
Matt Poling, left, Food & Nutrition Services director at Durango School District 9-R; Izzy Mora, 17, a Durango High School business class student; and Kricket Lewis, career and technical education…
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2023 Shakespearean Smokin Snowdown Chili Cook-Off sees greater contest turnout compared with last year’s event
About 35 entrants signed up to sweep the competition across several categories
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SNAP recipients in Southwest Colorado can prepare for reduced food benefits
On average, each individual will see a $90 reduction per month in allocations
Food
To carb or not to carb, that is the question …
Jennifer Roe There is so much conflicting information out there to decipher in regards to the realm of carbohydrates. There is research that emphasizes how putting certain carbohydrates into your…
Regional News
Net-zero federal lab set to open in Colorado in 2026 thanks to Inflation Reduction Act
A new, all-electric Food and Drug Administration lab will be funded through $79 million from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Local News
Low-income shoppers are ‘doubling up’ on fresh produce
A statewide program is making healthy foods accessible to SNAP recipients
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Kelly Gregory finds a home base for her restaurant and coffee shop
Kelly’s Kitchen opens in Dolores after delighting locals with popular food truck
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Delayed food benefits in Mesa County part of a spike in demand across Colorado
Western Slope food banks are trying to help SNAP applicants get the food they need while applications are being processed
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A new law prohibiting the sale of non-cage-free eggs in Colorado will go into effect in January
Farms that own less than 3,000 egg-laying hens are exempt from the new law.
Regional News
Colorado’s college students are feeling the pressure as inflation exacerbates food insecurity
According to federal data, grocery prices have risen nearly 12 percent since last year, straining college students' budgets
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The Nugget Mountain Bar reopens outdoor deck
Establishment adds Quonset hut to patio after having liquor license approved
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Thanksgiving spirit thrives in Durango with community meals
Gratitude was the theme at holiday gatherings open to all
Food
Holiday thoughts: Prepare to head to the dinner table
Jennifer Roe The holidays are approaching and with that comes the season of food, celebration and yummy morsels everywhere! As good and comforting as it is to dive headfirst into…
Food
Voodoo Chili Oils brings some spice to Durango
Oil maker says its great on vegetables, meats and sweets