Lifestyle

This tomato-less chili verde opens up a world of comforting possibilities

Pork Chili Verde.Justin Tsucalas/Washington Post Some people have a strict definition of chili, but to me a major joy of…

December 25, 2019

Food

That serrated knife can do so much more than slice bread

A serrated knife can be used to slice sandwiches.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post There’s a reason a serrated knife is so often…

December 25, 2019

Food

‘Veganuary’ wants to be your new food resolution for 2020 – and beyond

January has traditionally been a month of promise. With our New Year’s resolutions still fresh, we could imagine this really…

December 25, 2019

Food

Binge eating videos find big audience, even for weight loss

NEW YORK – While trying to lose weight, Becky Beach found assistance in an unlikely place: thousands of online videos…

December 23, 2019

Religion

Christmas services in Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio

The Journal file Many local churches will hold special services during the Christmas holiday. All services will take place Christmas…

December 22, 2019

Religion

How long is the sermon? Study ranks Christian churches

Rev. Shanan Jones delivers a sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. According a study by the Pew Research Center,…

December 21, 2019

Religion

Durango Vineyard Church to hold Christmas Eve service at Strater Hotel

Durango Vineyard Church will hold a Christmas Eve service at 4:30 p.m. at Henry Stater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. The…

December 21, 2019

Southwest Life

More endangered minnows released in Rio Grande

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Angela James holds a dead Rio Grande silvery minnow that was found in the…

December 20, 2019

Religion

First Baptist Church to host Christmas Eve services

First Baptist Church will host Christmas Eve services at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 332 E. 11th St.…

December 20, 2019

Religion

First Presbyterian Church of Durango to host Christmas Eve service

First Presbyterian Church of Durango will offer a Christmas Eve service, featuring family worship and a candlelight service at 5…

December 20, 2019

Southwest Life

Rocky Mountain Farmers Union fellows application deadline is Jan. 2

The Rocky Mountain Farmers Union fellows application is available online at Th program is geared toward people interested in taking…

December 18, 2019

Food

Ways to give the gift of local food

There are many ways to sidestep consumerism and support community agriculture this Christmas

December 17, 2019

Food

A luxurious – and strong – eggnog recipe to sustain you through this holiday season, and many more

Deluxe Eggnog.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post I did not have much FOMO growing up without celebrating Christmas. After all, I could still…

December 17, 2019

Food

Don’t underestimate your hand mixer. Here’s how to put it to work for you.

A hand mixer can do just about everything a stand mixer can, with a few caveats and adjustments.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington…

December 15, 2019

Southwest Life

Wolf initiative supporters turn in thousands of signatures

Backers need 124,000 for 2020 ballot question; opponents prepare campaign

December 15, 2019

Southwest Life

Research team in New Mexico to take fresh look at delicate artifacts

Alexander Kurota, left, and Robert Dello-Russo are with the Office of Contract Archaeology at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology in…

December 14, 2019

Southwest Life

U.S. water chief praises Colorado River deal, sees challenges

The bend in the Colorado River at a the popular Horseshoe Bend in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Page,…

December 13, 2019

Religion

Tara Mandala to host Winter Solstice Celebration

Tara Mandala will host its 25th anniversary Winter Solstice Celebration on Dec. 21 at the center, 4000 Forest Service Road…

December 12, 2019

Food

What is the most ‘Colorado’ food?

Green chiles, Rocky Mountain Oysters popular for over 100 years

December 10, 2019

Religion

Shinto festival carries on centuries-old tradition in Japan

CHICHIBU, Japan – As fireworks light up the winter night, scores of men, women and teenagers crying “washoi, washoi” haul…

December 9, 2019

Food

New federal food stamp rules will affect Coloradans

But it’ll likely be hundreds, not tens of thousands

December 9, 2019

Food

Ex-Bumble Bee CEO convicted in tuna price-fixing conspiracy

SAN FRANCISCO – The former CEO of Bumble Bee Foods was convicted Tuesday for his part in a canned tuna…

December 8, 2019

Southwest Life

Durango Nature Studies to host evening celebration

To cap off its 25th year and celebrate the holiday season, Durango Nature Studies will host a special evening at…

December 8, 2019

Southwest Life

Desert bighorns in good health in Dolores River Canyon

Herd population is increasing; CPW seeks public comment about management

December 8, 2019