Southwest Lifestyle

Girls Gone Wild Bloody Mary
Food

Girls Gone Wild Bloody Mary

February 4, 2014

64 ounces tomato juice 64 ounces Clamato juice 3 tablespoons hot horseradish Juice of 2 limes 3 teaspoons kosher salt 3 tablespoons Worcestershire 3 teaspoons black pepper 8 hits of…

High Country Chili Verde
Food

High Country Chili Verde

February 4, 2014

1¼ pounds pork tenderloin, cubed 1¼ pounds pork tenderloin, ground 1 cup chopped yellow onion 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1 teaspoon granulated garlic…

A Valentine’s meal that’s sweet even before dessert
Food

A Valentine’s meal that’s sweet even before dessert

February 4, 2014

This recipe for roasted shrimp adds a sweet kiss of honey for your Valentine.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Start with homemade pasta tossed with a lemon-honey sauce and chopped fresh herbs. Don’t…

Kim Tracy’s First-Place Red Chili
Food

Kim Tracy’s First-Place Red Chili

February 4, 2014

Ingredients: 2 pounds ground hamburger (80/20) 1 pound pork sausage ½ pound bacon, minced 1 white onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1 jalapeño 4-5 cloves…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 4, 2014

“The heavy snowfall in Durango during the night and morning proved to be more than a match for the city’s economy-size snowplow could handle by itself. With Fireman Marion Riffle…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 3, 2014

75 years ago: MESA VERDE – “Members of the house appropriations committee in Washington are now being ‘called to order’ with a stone axe, fashioned and used by prehistoric Indians…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

February 2, 2014

Citizens Health Advisory Council has selected Pattie Adler as its new executive director. Adler began her new position in December 2013. She worked at San Juan Basin Health Department as…

Peanut allergies solved?
Health

Peanut allergies solved?

February 2, 2014

Although experts say the results of the carefully monitored study are encouraging, they warn it isn’t something that parents should try at home. Peanut allergies are on the rise globally…

Male hormone may hurt health
Health

Male hormone may hurt health

February 2, 2014

The new study is one of several in recent years highlighting cardiac problems as a potential side effect of testosterone gels, patches, pellets and injections. The hormone is approved for…

Mixed omega-3 results
Health

Mixed omega-3 results

February 2, 2014

The results suggest this may hold promise for delaying cognitive aging and dementia, said the study’s lead author, Jay Pottala of the University of South Dakota in Sioux Falls and…

Aching for science
Health

Aching for science

February 2, 2014

Study: Discover how body fights flu virus using volunteers

In an iPhone age, toddlers love taking selfies
Family

In an iPhone age, toddlers love taking selfies

February 1, 2014

Brandi Koskie shows a photo collage she made of her daughter, Paisley, 3, in selfies that Paisley shot on her mother’s phone in an unsupervised moment at her Wichita, Kan.,…

Behind Olympic facades, a crumbling city
Travel

Behind Olympic facades, a crumbling city

February 1, 2014

The residents of 5a Akatsy street have lived for years with no running water or sewage system. Construction for the 2014 Winter Games has made their lives more miserable: The…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 1, 2014

“The King of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis Presley, is not dead, at least for the next week in Durango. Chip George, disguised as Elvis Presley, skis at Purgatory Ski Area…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

January 31, 2014

75 years ago: “Train and bus service into Durango has been delayed because of storms on the passes.” 50 years ago: This item appeared in the section titled “Panther’s Pulse”:…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

January 31, 2014

John Paul II Catholic Church will host a Super Bowl party Sunday at the church, 353 S. Pagosa Blvd. in Pagosa Springs. Many activities are planned, including three football pools.…

Olympics a fine excuse to explore Russian fare
Food

Olympics a fine excuse to explore Russian fare

January 28, 2014

Admittedly, those play a role. But traditional Russian cuisine is so much broader than that, encompassing a variety of dumplings, pungent preserved vegetables, smoked and salted fish, and meats like…

Get in the Sochi spirit with borscht
Food

Get in the Sochi spirit with borscht

January 28, 2014

Borscht doesn’t have to be bland. The classic Eastern European dish is delicious when made with spicy sausage and lots of vegetables.Matthew Mead/Associated Press But it generally has a bad…

Ban the burn
Food

Ban the burn

January 28, 2014

Avoiding inflammatory foods can fight disease, increase wellness

Subway joins first lady’s healthy eating campaign
Food

Subway joins first lady’s healthy eating campaign

January 28, 2014

Subway athlete endorsers Justin Tuck, second from right, and Nastia Liukin, right, make and serve Fresh Fit sandwiches for First Lady Michelle Obama and local children at an event Thursday…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

January 26, 2014

75 years ago: “The city of Durango asks that all sidewalks be shoveled on Main Avenue and on the side streets between Main and Second by midnight tonight so the…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

January 25, 2014

75 years ago: “Mrs. Gilbert Gordon entertained a double foursome of bridge. A delicious dessert course preceded the games, honors for which went to Mrs. Lester Gardenswartz and Mrs. O.…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

January 25, 2014

Heart Safe La Plata will host these classes at the Durango Fire Protection District training room, 142 Sheppard Drive: An adult CPR/AED course will take place at 6 p.m. Feb.…