Lifestyle

Family

Escape from the slimy co-worker

Q: When I started at my job, a certain co-worker befriended me right away. Time has shown me she is…

December 25, 2015

Family

7-year-old calls 911 because she fears her ‘Elf on the Shelf’ has lost its Christmas magic

Her mom was napping when the unthinkable happened. Izzy LaPeruta, 7, was playing with a ball inside her New Jersey…

December 25, 2015

Southwest Life

Durango’s toys of Christmas past

100 years ago, girls, boys in Durango could expect distinctly different gifts

December 23, 2015

Family

Why this Diwali-observing Hindu family also celebrates Christmas

The Christmas carols play in the background while my 9-year-old daughter and I decorate the tree. It’s propped up in…

December 22, 2015

Family

How to parent against rape culture (for one thing, start young)

In the news, we’ve recently been bombarded with outrageous examples of male dominance, sexual control and coercion, and the objectification…

December 22, 2015

Food

Some like it hot! Cheesecake, that is.

Serve this pumpkin bourbon cheesecake hot, right out of the oven, topped with a little vanilla ice cream or sweetened…

December 22, 2015

Food

Celebrity chef to make pot edibles

CHICAGO – When Mindy Segal decided she wanted to work with marijuana, the James Beard award-winning pastry chef knew she…

December 22, 2015

Food

Divining Christmas past

Candy-making whips up sweet memories of a grandmother’s love

December 22, 2015

Family

Have yourself a merry, little … wedding

NEW YORK – From red marzipan bows on the cake to holiday wreaths on tables, December brides and grooms have…

December 18, 2015

Family

14 ways to treat yourself: A solo gift guide

One of the best things about being single around the holidays is that you don’t have to spend time and…

December 18, 2015

Family

The last words we sent each other

Do you remember the last text, email or voicemail you got from someone who’s no longer in your life? Maybe…

December 18, 2015

Family

Replacing dictatorship with discussion

As a mother of two tweens, I’ve read all the books about discipline, but realized they are all forms of…

December 18, 2015

Family

Why an engagement ring is so expensive – and what to do about it

It’s that time of year when plenty of couples are either getting engaged or shopping for rings. Nearly 40 percent…

December 18, 2015

Family

Five dream proposals that are truly dreamy

There’s no dreamier dream for romantics – single or coupled! – than the marriage proposal. Even if you’re against the…

December 18, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

St. Columba offers program for returning Catholics St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. The parish offers…

December 18, 2015

Religion

La Plata County churches to hold Christmas services

Christmas Day Mass is held at St. Columba Catholic Church.Durango Herald file photo Many local churches will hold special services…

December 18, 2015

Religion

Jehovah’s Witnesses sale could generate $1 billion

Religious group selling property in New York City

December 18, 2015

Southwest Life

Four Corners School of Outdoor Education shows off new discovery center

MONTICELLO, Utah – Sitting at the crossroads of the vast Colorado Plateau, this quaint town of 2,000 is surrounded by…

December 16, 2015

Food

The Grapevine: This holiday season, don’t skimp on the sparkle

Nothing says celebration like sparkling wine. Food, wine and merriment – hark, the holidays are here, and all festive gatherings…

December 15, 2015

Food

Heading into 2016, some ingredients to watch for – and taste

Up-and-coming ingredients worth watching for in the new year include seaweed products such as snacks and seasonings, ume plum vinegar…

December 15, 2015

Food

Some days fruit will do. Others require chocolate

These edible chocolate bowls take just minutes to make using chocolate chips, and you can fill them with berries, your…

December 15, 2015

Food

Gifts for gourmands

Top picks from local retailers to fête your favorite foodie

December 15, 2015

Family

Why the Satanic Temple’s spokeswoman is blogging her abortion

On Nov. 18, Jex Blackmore, the national spokeswoman for the Satanic Temple, was pregnant. She felt nauseated and tired, but…

December 12, 2015

Family

Women will make units stronger

Last week, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter directed that all jobs in the U.S. military be opened to women. The announcement…

December 12, 2015