Food
Farmers Market: Tilted Earth Farm recovering from 416 aftermath
Farmers now practice regenerative agriculture on Florida Mesa
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U.S. expands hunting and fishing at national wildlife refuges
Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge near American Falls, Idaho. The Trump administration announced on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, it is expanding hunting and fishing at nearly 80 national wildlife refuges, including…
Health
Scientists rethink Alzheimer’s, diversifying the drug search
Donna Wilcock, of the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, holds a brain in her lab in Lexington, Ky. She says that contrary to popular perception, “there are a lot of changes…
Travel
At 9/11 memorial, new recognition for a longer-term toll
A visitor touches one of the granite slabs at the 9/11 Memorial Glade at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York. When the names of nearly 3,000…
Food
What makes this grilled zucchini dish so delightful? Contradictions.
Ginger-Marinated Zucchini with Lime Yogurt.Stacy Zarin Goldberg and Lisa Cherkasky/Washington Post. Its flavor base relies on the ginger and garlic combination so widely used in our favorite cuisines, yet the…
Food
Animas Museum and Ska bring back a ‘whoop-e-tee-whoop’ from the past
Beer honors legendary Durangoan John Kellenberger’s Raspberry Julep
Community
Blue Lotus Feet to host pop-up kirtans
Bring a chair, bolster or blanket or zafu to sit on. Regularly monthly kirtans at a new location will begin in October. Cost for the classes are by donation.
Community
Fiesta on the Mesa to take place Monday
Live music will be provided by DJ Euforia, Jarabe Mexicano and Ballet Folklorico de Durango. FLC graduate and master of ceremonies Alex Rodriguez will lead fun, interactive dances. Jarabe Mexicano…
Community
Animas Museum to host day of history
The event will be a day of La Plata County living history and will feature live music, food and events for all ages. This is a free event open to…
Southwest Life
Grand Canyon to make second run at corralling bison herd
Larger herd could harm natural resources
And the West is History
Photo: Gridiron gladiators
Little is known about this studio picture, but it is presumed to be the Durango High School or Durango town football team of 1895. None of the players are identified.…
Health
Community Health Action Coalition to host talk about ketamine center
Dr. Dan Caplin with Four Corners Ketamine Center will discuss treatments for depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, mood disorders, chronic pain, migraines, addiction and more. There will also be time…
Travel
Women-only adventure travel is surging
Registration for REI’s women-specific travel adventures more than doubled from 2018 to 2019. One of the trips the company offers is its San Juan Islands Women’s Kayaking Weekend.Courtesy of REI…
Health
Breastfeeding workshop set for Thursday
All pregnant women and partners are invited to learn, laugh and ask questions at this workshop. The class will cover the first five days of breastfeeding newborns in detail and…
Travel
Tourists may pay tolls to drive crooked San Francisco street
California lawmakers approved a bill Thursday granting San Francisco the power to establish a toll and reservation system for Lombard Street. The bill still needs Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. The…
Health
U.S. health officials report new vaping deaths, repeat warning
On Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, U.S. health officials are again urging people to stop vaping until they figure out why some are coming down with serious breathing illnesses.Associated Press file…
Community
Durango Arts Center to host Nikola Tesla presentation
A living history portrait of Tesla, the famous scientist, will be presented by Doug Mishler. The event is a Colorado Humanities and History Live presentation. Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor, was…
Community
Durango Arts Center to host Eleanor Roosevelt presentation
Susan Marie Frontczak will portray Roosevelt. This Chautauqua performance is free and open to the public and is a Colorado Humanities and History Live presentation. Roosevelt redefined the role of…
Community
Fifth annual Zucchini Extravaganza to be held
The event will feature a full schedule of zucchini-related activities, including awards for the ugliest, largest, best-carved and best-dressed zucchinis. Bring any extra nonperishable food items to donate to Pine…
Community
Powerhouse to host Nikola Tesla program
Participants may engage in conversation and drinks with this proverbial man of science after his performance out on The Powerhouse plaza. The event is free and open to the public.…
Community
Mercy Regional Medical Center announces July births
Calista and Trevor Berthold, Aztec, Jessamine Claire-Helen, 8 pounds, 3:10 p.m. July 17. Karina Piche and Victor Lopez, Bayfield, Aimara Isabel, 7 pounds 14 ounces, 3:03 p.m. July 18. Kyrstie…
Community
Durango Nature Studies to host dinner and dance
The event will feature dinner and music, and there will be a drawing for at least six pairs of participants to take a tethered ride in a hot air balloon…
Religion
A solution for America’s empty churches: A change of faith
Vacant Christian churches become places of worship for others
Community
Animas City School Alumni to host reunion
All alumni are invited to attend and talk about their school days with their past classmates. A dedication ceremony for the east side maple tree will highlight the event. Refreshments…
Community
Colorado Grand Road Rally to return Wednesday
The Colorado Grand is an annual charity tour for about 100, 1960 and earlier sports and race cars. The cars will arrive between 11 and 11:30 a.m. for lunch served…
Community
Sacred Heart to host spaghetti dinner
Cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12 and children 5 and younger are free. For more information, call Katie Barrett at 799-0089 or Luanna Castellano…
Community
Know Your Dough to benefit from ‘Token Tuesdays’ in September
Token Tuesday dates include: Sept. 10, 17 and 24.
Southwest Life
More people are collecting mushrooms – is that a problem?
Harvesting the wild fungi is growing in popularity, foresters say
Southwest Life
Navajo State Park marina announces docks, slips open
The work is being done to improve marina facilities for boaters and to protect the infrastructure when the water level of the reservoir drops. The dock, boat slips and store…
Religion
First United Methodist Church to host women’s Bible study group
Satellite groups will be held at: 6 p.m. Thursdays, starting Sept. 12, at First United Methodist, 2917 Aspen Drive; 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, starting Sept. 12, at Ignacio Community Church, 405…