Lifestyle and leisure - The Durango Herald

Stewardship is for all. A small gesture can go a long way.

Looking back, the last few weeks were a blur. I am not sure where the month of May went, but June was quick to take its place. Starting the season off strong, SJMA welcomed our seasonal stew...

DATE: Jun 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Boötes tills the skies

Greetings, stargazers. The very bright star near zenith at dusk is Arcturus. It is the fourth brightest star in the night sky, and a very tiny bit brighter than Vega, which can be seen risin...

DATE: Jun 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Father & daughter artists and the Doel Reed Center in Taos

A father-daughter artistic team from Oklahoma settled in Taos, New Mexico, on acreage that is now the Doel Reed Center. Oklahoma State University owns the center and OSU students, donors, an...

DATE: May 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Drinking from the Big Dipper

Greetings, stargazers. The Big Dipper is one of the most recognizable asterisms in the night sky. However, it is only a part of the constellation Ursa Major, which is one of the largest. As ...

DATE: May 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Day in the life of SJMA volunteer trail ambassador

A group of eight people walked up to us from the parking lot – kids and parents – with a small backpacks, wearing tennis shoes and holding a couple plastic water bottles. “Welcome to Ice Lak...

DATE: May 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Spreading outdoor education throughout the Four Corners

As we zoom into February, San Juan Mountains Association’s education team has donned winter gear and snowshoes to continue our programs among the snowy landscape. Some highlights for our edu...

DATE: Feb 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Playlist for the planets

Greetings stargazers. I have an astronomy music playlist, and know I am not the only one who has one. I was recently reminded of it because I sing with the Durango Choral Society and the th...

DATE: Feb 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Friendships changing as we age

It’s interesting how some friendships have withstood time just as strong as they ever were, and others have faded away. Some old friends have moved, some have died. Others are just not reson...

DATE: Feb 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Old school vs new school - raised beds

I wonder if ‘old school’ gardeners are anything like ‘old school’ skiers, or bikers, or even students. You know, they start every sentence off with “when I was (enter hobby/profession/age), ...

DATE: Feb 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office