Southwest Lifestyle

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 26, 2014

“Visitors return to Spruce Tree House, one of Mesa Verde’s most famous ruins, after officials reopened the national park in the aftermath of a July 1989 fire that burned 2,600…

A sweet, tangy gazpacho
Food

A sweet, tangy gazpacho

August 26, 2014

This recipe for Watermelon Gazpacho was inspired by one in Yotam Ottolenghi’s upcoming cookbook Plenty More.Matthew Mead/Associated Press The recipe – inspired by one in Yotam Ottolenghi’s upcoming cookbook Plenty…

Banishing the blues with healthy berry muffins
Food

Banishing the blues with healthy berry muffins

August 26, 2014

This recipe for whole-grain, fruit-packed blueberry-banana muffins can be a healthy start to the day.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Happily, imported and frozen blueberries make it easy to enjoy them all the…

Salad spinners
Food

Salad spinners

August 26, 2014

Cyclists visit local gardens on annual Tour de Farms

N.M. chile gets certified-product safeguards
Food

N.M. chile gets certified-product safeguards

August 26, 2014

Thanks to a new trademark and certification program and a new website, www.getnmchile.com, consumers can be assured that chile advertised as grown in New Mexico actually is the real deal.Photo…

On the side
Food

On the side

August 26, 2014

Inspired by Turtle Lake Refuge’s “weed” expertise? Katrina Blair invites you to delve into the world of living food nutrition, wild edible and medicinal plants, permaculture and holistic health. Local…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 24, 2014

75 years ago: “So swiftly has flown the summer season that it is with real difficulty that Electra Club members realize their social season is drawing to a close.” 50…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 24, 2014

75 years ago: “An Electra Lake resident, name un-revealed, apprehended a mother bear and her cubs stealing apples. She had ripped off a screen and was reaching through the opening…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

August 23, 2014

Flucke Southwest Memorial Hospital of Cortez on Sept. 1 will implement a new health information technology system designed by Cerner Corporation. This system eliminates the need for paper health records…

Dating sites match up people who love pets
Family

Dating sites match up people who love pets

August 23, 2014

Joanie Pelzer loves her dog Hubbell, a 9-year-old Chihuahua. A few years ago, she looked for a match on a dog-friendly dating website. While one of her dates didn’t work…

Hooking up to getting hitched: Yes, it can happen
Family

Hooking up to getting hitched: Yes, it can happen

August 23, 2014

Now, a study out Tuesday answers one of those lingering questions – can a hookup lead to the altar? For almost one-third (32 percent) of those in a nationally representative…

A better way to the geyser
Southwest Life

A better way to the geyser

August 23, 2014

Bridge added, trail upgraded to improve hikers’ access on scenic Geyser Spring Trail

Tiny-home movement builds
Southwest Life

Tiny-home movement builds

August 23, 2014

And the Boulder County man wouldn’t want it any other way. He built his 120-square-foot house by hand, even though he had no construction background. He didn’t want a fat…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 23, 2014

“This is the great boulder that delayed the two Silverton trains for hours in July of 1964. It and great gobs of gook, came down the mountainside about a mile…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

August 22, 2014

The Rev. Katie Kandarian-Morris on Aug. 1 officially became the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango’s first minister and began serving the Four Corners’ Unitarian Universalists. Kandarian-Morris’ first time on the…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 22, 2014

75 years ago: “Lyle Howard, public speaking instructor at the Durango High School, figures that his voice will be in better sounding form than ever when school opens this fall.…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 21, 2014

75 years ago: “Some Durangoites complained because they were kept indoors by the heavy rain. They didn’t stop to think that they couldn’t get very far without it.” 50 years…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 20, 2014

75 years ago: “An unidentified Mexican wearing high-topped boots, owning an unnaturally snub-nose and filled with more than he could carry, was plucked off Main Avenue at 10 a.m. by…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 19, 2014

“Shown in this July 1964 picture with the new isolette recently acquired by Community Hospital are Mrs. Richard Thompson, treasurer of the auxiliary; Dr. Joe Browning, chief of the pediatric…

Plant waters grow into hot beverage market trend
Food

Plant waters grow into hot beverage market trend

August 19, 2014

Coconut water, maple water and a range of enhanced waters are being touted as healthier alternatives to sugary soda.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Soda and non-fresh juice sales are flat or slipping…

Classic frozen pop from childhood remade as a pie
Food

Classic frozen pop from childhood remade as a pie

August 19, 2014

Orange-Vanilla Ice Cream Pie with Orange Whipped Cream offers the creamy-sweet richness of a Creamsicle.Matthew Mead/Associated Press And if it weren’t so ridiculously good, I’d be too humiliated to share…

How to turn your zucchini abundance into no-fry fries
Food

How to turn your zucchini abundance into no-fry fries

August 19, 2014

Cutting a zucchini into fry-like sticks, then breading them with toasted panko breadcrumbs delivers that signature crunch without the need for deep-frying.Matthew Mead/Associated Press What if I told you there’s…

On the side
Food

On the side

August 19, 2014

Want to learn how to achieve optimal health and lose weight or oust the secret weight-buster in your salad dressing or live without inflammation-causing wheat? Nutrition health coach Tiffany Godwin…

Chef’s choice
Food

Chef’s choice

August 19, 2014

At height of harvest, restaurants feature local and regional ingredients