Southwest Lifestyle
Food
On the side
No snow, lower prices – now that’s an equation that works to a diner’s benefit. Guido’s Favorite Foods, that temple to authentic trattoria cooking, is offering a lunch special every…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “A number of the members of the San Juan Ski Club are planning to go to Wolf Creek Pass for a day’s ski outing. Some 15 already…
Health
Health Briefs
Four Corners Health Care Center and Junction Creek Rehabilitation, 2911 Junction St., announces its certification in the Music and Memory Program. It is one of only eight centers in Colorado…
Health
Make that 2 chicken pox shots
Schools update vaccine rules; Durango district reviewing policy
Health
Can’t seem to focus? Maybe you’re a creative genius
In January, scientists at Northwestern announced they had found the first physiological evidence of a connection between creative thinking and sensory distractions, or what they call “leaky attention.” In sound…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Dr. and Mrs. BJ Ochsner presided at their home informally when they entertained at a musical. Guests heard exquisite recordings of famous masters and listened to intricate…
Southwest Life
Post ‘Breaking Bad,’ N.M. fertile ground for TV, film
Gabe Sachs, right, executive producer of NBC’s “The Night Shift,” watches the filming of an episode at Albuquerque Studios. Almost two years after the last “Breaking Bad” episode aired, film…
And the West is History
And the West is History
This bird’s-eye view of Fort Lewis College appeared in the May 12, 1963 paper.Durango Herald file photo 75 years ago: “St. Columba’s annual school entertainment will be given. The entertainment…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “City manager O.W. Harrah stated that if there are any men, women or children who own dogs and can’t rake up the money wherewith to pay for…
Religion
Yearbooks bring two religions together
Project started by cataloging Jewish residents in Michigan
Religion
Religion Briefs
Dawenwalker will give a talk called “Explaining Paganism: One Woman’s Perspective” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. The group will consider…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “United Press news sources reveal that the appropriation for the Vallecito project was increased to $400,000 in the Interior Department supply bill submitted to Congress. The appropriation…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Durango’s first Cub Scout pack was organized with the Presbyterian church as sponsor. Cub Scouts are 9, 10 and 11 years of age. They operate in dens…
And the West is History
And the West is History
“‘Didn’t hurt a bit! Just tickled!’ That’s the way most youngsters felt after their throats were treated in a mass swabbing operation in January 1965. The object is to take…
Food
African tagine makes delicious vegetable stew
The African cooking vessel called a tagine is a predecessor of the modern slow cooker.Deb Lindsey/The Washington Post Don’t you feel a little warmer just thinking about it? This winter’s…
Food
On the side
Durangoans Peter Pizzoferrato and Anna Hollowell of Fresh Pressed Olive Oil are crowing over taking a third-place win for their organic Masciantonio oil in the prestigious international extra-virgin olive oil…
Food
Lemon-pepper roasted pork that should have been chicken
This recipe for Lemon-Pepper Roasted Pork Tenderloin features coarse black pepper, kosher salt, dried thyme, garlic powder and lemon zest.Matthew Mead/Associated Press I was aiming for a roasted whole chicken…
Food
Restaurant psychology: How they are getting you to spend more
A customer places an order at a Starbucks, where the area by the cash registers often is crowded with little extras in part because the closer customers are to an item, the…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Members of the DeMolay Mothers’ Club were delightfully entertained when they were bidden by the Rainbow Mothers to attend a ‘trailer-house’ luncheon. Guests were requested to come…
Health
Health Briefs
The Workplace Health & Wellness Ambassador Training “Worksite Wellness 101” will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at First National Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. The free workshop…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Game Warden Vic = of Bayfield said that the Animas River from the Bondad bridge on down would be closed this spring as far as sucker fishing…