Lifestyle

Southwest Colorado residents win wildfire mitigation awards

du1-i-syn FireWise of Southwest Colorado announces that Rebecca Samulski, FireWise assistant director, and Jim Tencza, neighborhood ambassador for Timberdale Ranch…

February 9, 2017

Southwest Life

Workshops in Mancos to help beginning farmers, ranchers

Durango Herald file The Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative will co-host two workshops in February for beginning and expanding farmers and…

February 8, 2017

Southwest Life

Native plant society to discuss ‘Amazing Aster Family’

du1-i-syn The Southwest Chapter of the Colorado Native Plant Society will offer a free presentation at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.…

February 8, 2017

Food

Durango restaurants roll out Valentine’s Day specials

From breakfast to late-night drinks, eateries have you covered

February 8, 2017

Food

No joke: I must have mushrooms

Deb Lindsey/The Washington Post Have you heard the one about the mushroom who walks into a bar? I will spare…

February 7, 2017

Food

Zuni Cafe cookbook – like having a beloved teacher at my side

Shrimp Cooked in Romesco with Wilted Spinach.Goran Kosanovic/he Washington Post As memorably as I’ve eaten away from home over the…

February 7, 2017

Food

What the Fluff? An American lunchbox icon is turning 100

SOMERVILLE, Mass. – Fluff turns 100 this year, and the marshmallow concoction that has been smeared on a century’s worth…

February 7, 2017

Food

New Stonefish chef makes a splash in Cortez

Chad Ross brings rare sushi skills to table

February 6, 2017

Food

Pumpkin Chia Breakfast Pudding is nutritious, delicious

Pumpkin chia breakfast pudding at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York. This dish is from a recipe by…

February 6, 2017

Food

Pork industry says not to worry about a bacon shortage

M. Spencer Green/Associated Press<br><br>This June, 28, 2012, file photo shows hogs at a farm in Buckhart, Ill. An insatiable demand…

February 4, 2017

Southwest Life

This Boulder dog has a newspaper route

BOULDER (AP) – Many dogs are trained to fetch their owners’ newspapers. But one Boulder canine has separated himself from…

February 4, 2017

Religion

University of New Mexico students join ‘World Hijab Day’

Sarah Rivali, 33, left, tries on a hijab with the help of Aicha Nahod, of Tunsia, on the campus of…

February 3, 2017

Religion

Marvel Methodist to hold groundhog supper

The Marvel United Methodist Churchâ€™s 49th annual groundhog supper will be from 4-7 p.m. today at Marvel Grange Hall, 217…

February 3, 2017

Religion

Christ the King to host Super Bowl party

There will be a Super Bowl party at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road.…

February 3, 2017

Religion

Many in U.S. say Christianity key to national identity

In a survey by the Pew Research Center, 32 percent of Americans said one must be Christian to really be…

February 3, 2017

Southwest Life

Archaeological society to present talk about textiles

Jeanne Brako will present her talk, “Navajo, Pueblo and Hispanic Textiles of the Southwest: A Historic Summary,” at 7 p.m.…

February 3, 2017

Southwest Life

Clean energy powers jobs in La Plata County

Industry employed nearly 800 in 2015, report says

February 1, 2017

Southwest Life

‘Lost World’ leads voyage into Four Corners’ past

David Roberts ties research with his backcountry trips

February 1, 2017

Food

Snowdown sustenance: Try a Klingon delicacy

Three recipes for an intergalactic festival-goer

January 31, 2017

Food

It came from the freezer – and it’s easy

Roasted Salmon with Artichoke Topping can be made with frozen fish

January 30, 2017

Southwest Life

Panel disussion at Fort Lewis College to address water management

Durango Herald file “Music, Citizen Engagement & Water Resource Management,” a panel discussion, will be held at 7 p.m. Monday,…

January 30, 2017

Southwest Life

Forgotten rock-art panel attracting attention in Bluff

Rock-art panel in Bluff gets renewed attention

January 29, 2017

Food

Tartine, the one-slice-fits-all sandwich

Dorie Greenspan’s Roasted Ginger-Eggplant TartinesDeb Lindsey/The Washington Post Mention the avocado-toast craze to a French person and you’ll get a…

January 29, 2017

Southwest Life

Southwest Oncology clinic recognized for quality care

Durango Herald file Southwest Oncology at Mercy Regional Medical Center earned re-accreditation by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Certification Program,…

January 29, 2017