Lifestyle

Drought planning: Water shortages expected in New Mexico

Water flows through one of the irrigation canals in Albuquerque. Water managers around New Mexico have developed regional plans identifying…

April 10, 2017

Food

The recipe that might convince you to make Indian food at home

Spiced Spring Vegetables and Coconut Polenta.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Are you up for some kitchen therapy? You’re in – if you…

April 10, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for April 10, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): It’s a mixed bag when it comes to dealing with partners and close friends…

April 10, 2017

Food

Rappers becoming fixtures on food scene

Snoop Dogg teams with Martha Stewart for show while 2 Chainz, Prodigy release cookbooks

April 9, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for April 9, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) In the next few weeks, expect delays when it comes to financial matters. Checks…

April 8, 2017

Southwest Life

American artifacts: Two Colorado collectors build museums to benefit local economies

“We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give,” Winston Churchill said.…

April 8, 2017

Religion

Holy Week services at Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio churches

Associated Press file Holy Week services held through Good Friday at local churches are listed here. A second schedule for…

April 8, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for April 8

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a classic day for nasty power struggles, so step lightly and watch…

April 7, 2017

Religion

More births expected for Muslims than Christians worldwide

Muslim baby boom is expected soon

April 7, 2017

Southwest Life

Habitat loss threatens birds’ future in La Plata County

Three species considered vulnerable

April 7, 2017

Southwest Life

Get growing: Gardening superstars coming to horticulture conference in Durango

Melanie Palmer, right, of the Durango Botanical Society takes a tour of the group’s community garden at the Durango Public…

April 7, 2017

Southwest Life

Ute Mountain-Mesa Verde Birding Festival to feature ‘beginning birding’

A bright orange Bullock’s oriole was one of the more colorful birds spotted during a previous Mesa Verde Birding Festival.Sam…

April 6, 2017

Southwest Life

Paleontology rich area left out of Bears Ears for uranium mining

Mining-rich, unstudied fossil area of Red Canyon unprotected

April 6, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for April 6, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You are pumped to explore social situations, playful times with children, the arts and…

April 6, 2017

Southwest Life

Trail volunteers sought at Sand Canyon

Sam Green/Cortez Journal file San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, is recruiting volunteers…

April 5, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for April 5, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Today, you will work hard to boost your income because you have moneymaking ideas.…

April 5, 2017

Food

Har Shalom’s Seder symbolizes Jewish faith, concepts

Durango synagogue plans to donate Seder leftovers to Manna

April 5, 2017

Food

Given a little steam, broccoli is a star player

Broccoli with Roasted Peppers, Feta, Olives and Herbs.Goran Kosanovic/The Washington Post I’m a brassica believer. Give me cauliflower, cabbage, kale,…

April 4, 2017

Southwest Life

Officials: Family stranded 2 days on Utah river is rescued

SALT LAKE CITY – A Colorado pastor and his family whose kayaks crashed into boulders on a rough southern Utah…

April 4, 2017

Food

Have you ever stopped to consider your food?

Mindful eating can transform daily activity into meditation

April 4, 2017

Southwest Life

Man’s book collection spans centuries

‘You’re touching history and you’re living that history’

April 4, 2017

Food

Steamworks to tap Spring Break ’89 ale

du1-i-syn Steamworks Brewing Co. will continue its Firkin Fridays series with a coconut, pineapple and rum Wit, dubbed the “Spring…

April 3, 2017

Food

Durango Farmers Market starts sponsorship program

The Durango Farmers Market has implemented a sponsorship program to offer community members a new way to support the market.Durango…

April 3, 2017

Southwest Life

Four fire-mitigation projects funded in La Plata County

Durango Herald/Jerry McBride file Four La Plata County neighborhoods are among 150 communities selected by the National Fire Protection Association…

April 3, 2017