Lifestyle

Access to McPhee Reservoir improves at Sage Hen

Side roads to McPhee reopened; Road X still closed

September 6, 2017

White Christians are now a minority of U.S. population

White Christians, once predominant in the country’s religious life, now make up only 43 percent of the population, according to…

September 6, 2017

Food

EU says 40 countries now affected in tainted-egg scandal

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – A European Union official says 40 countries now have been affected by a Europe-wide contaminated egg…

September 6, 2017

Food

The best way to drink whiskey, according to science

Bowmore 12 Whiskey on the rocks (with custom carved ice) at Chicken Whiskey, a South American restaurant in Washington, D.C.Deb…

September 6, 2017

Food

Colorado program wants to get kids hooked on fruits, veggies

GREELEY (AP) – In a typical preschool, you’re already likely to see signs of one of the state’s biggest health…

September 6, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Sept. 6, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Be patient with co-workers today, because the Full Moon often can make people too…

September 6, 2017

Food

Farmers Market profile: Green Table Farm hits its stride

Tyler Hoyt is a regular at the Durango Farmers Market. He owns Green Table Farm in Mancos.Mia Rupani/Durango Herald This…

September 5, 2017

Food

An easy omelet for dinner, made sweeter with figs

Fig and Brie Omelets.John McDonnell/Washington Post My neighbors’ offer of plump, purple-blush figs from their tree sent me searching for…

September 5, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Sept. 5, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You have a back-to-school mentality for the next six weeks, which makes you gung-ho…

September 5, 2017

Food

Steamworks reprises Colorado Proud Pale Ale

Paul Black, center, owner of Pine River Hops, feeds hops into a portable harvester on Wednesday as Kevin Lombard, left,…

September 4, 2017

Food

Avalanche Brewing Co. wins Brewfest award

Austin Lashley of Avalanche Brewing Co. holds up the People’s Choice Award at the 2017 San Juan Brewfest. The Silverton-based…

September 4, 2017

Food

This part of your morning routine could be causing your afternoon sugar craving

A new study on coffee has found that caffeine may make us crave sweets more strongly.David Ryder/Bloomberg If you’re frequently…

September 4, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Sept. 4, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Today you might meet a friend who is extraordinary in some way. This person…

September 4, 2017

Southwest Life

Researchers investigate rare iron-fen outside Silverton

Wetland is one of the Earth’s unique features

September 3, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Sept. 3, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): This is a strong day for those of you involved in competitive sports. You’re…

September 3, 2017

Southwest Life

Durango railroad depot to host history talk

The La Plata Historical Society will present “An Evening with General Black Jack Pershing” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5,…

September 2, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Sept. 2, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Today you might get an unexpected invitation to a fun event – a sports…

September 2, 2017

Southwest Life

Researchers study impact of medicinal plant’s harvest in San Juan National Forest

National forests supply Americans with many natural resources – timber, livestock forage, minerals, energy – and increasingly, medicinal plants. Although…

September 1, 2017

Religion

Cross-burning victims question priest’s confession

Man discloses past in newspaper

September 1, 2017

Religion

Longtime member to leave Methodist church

First United Methodist Church will hold a going-away reception for Angie Raulston after the 5:30 p.m. service Sept. 9 and…

September 1, 2017

Religion

Methodist church office to close for Labor Day holiday

The First United Methodist Church office will be closed Sunday, Sept. 3, and Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor…

September 1, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Sept. 1, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Tread carefully when talking to parents and bosses today, because people are emotionally impulsive.…

September 1, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Aug. 31, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Do something that makes you feel better organized today, because you want to be…

August 31, 2017

Religion

Paramilitary Christian sect quietly operated in New Mexico

GRANTS, N.M. – A grand jury indicted last week four members of a New Mexico paramilitary religious sect in connection…

August 30, 2017