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Old Fort Farm Incubator Program accepting applications

The Old Fort Farm Incubator Program is accepting applications for the 2019 growing season through Dec. 7. The program provides educational classes and access to land, water and i...

DATE: Nov 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Where have all the elk gone?

In Southwest Colorado, herds show distressing signs

DATE: Nov 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Ska Brewing to release barrel-aged beers

Herald Staff Report Ska Brewing Co. is bumping up their Steel Toe Milk Stout by aging it in bourbon barrels and blending it with local cold-brewed coffee to create Bumpier & Grind...

DATE: Nov 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Castle on the square: Sand to star in Vatican Nativity scene

VATICAN CITY – Sand castles are coming to the Vatican. The Vatican said Wednesday its Nativity scene this year will be built from sand and sculpted by an international set of arti...

DATE: Nov 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Spice, condiment shop Durango Artisan Foods warms up winter

Former engineer creates flavors ‘scientifically, methodically’

DATE: Nov 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

For the juiciest roast turkey around, coat it with something familiar

If we had called it mayonnaise-slathered turkey, would you still give it a chance? As it happens, the coating of chopped fresh herbs mixed into your favorite mayo keeps the bird incredibly m...

DATE: Nov 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Amid ‘exceptional drought,’ Mancos seeks to protect its watershed

Mancos Conservation District tracks health of water system

DATE: Nov 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Bishops delay votes on combating church sex abuse crisis

BALTIMORE – At the Vatican’s insistence, U.S. Catholic bishops abruptly postponed plans Monday to vote on proposed new steps to address the clergy sex abuse crisis roiling the church. ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Instead of Thanksgiving pie, serve tarts or parfaits

If you’re looking for something a little different to serve for dessert at Thanksgiving, here are two ways to go that offer a lot of adaptability. The first involves only a little effort and...

DATE: Nov 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

1 death linked to ongoing turkey salmonella outbreak

NEW YORK – Federal health officials on Thursday reported the first death in an ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sai...

DATE: Nov 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

After years of big growth, Colorado craft beer is slowing

DENVER (AP) – After years of double and triple digit growth, craft beer is slowing, weighed down by intense competition and even systemic changes to Colorado’s beer market. There are more th...

DATE: Nov 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food