Lifestyle - The Durango Herald

If you don’t eat honey because you are a vegan, avocados might be off-limits, too

One thing that most sensible people can agree on – whether they’re vegan, meat-eaters, paleo, keto or whatever food tribe they happen to belong to – is that avocados are delicious. But there...

DATE: Oct 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Inmates, pack string help clean up Colorado wilderness area

High-country project removes hazardous rebar, metal cable

DATE: Oct 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Fragile trees, shrubs need some help getting through winter

Winterizing fragile trees and shrubs is a simple and prudent exercise in landscape management. Mulching and watering before the ground freezes can save you a bundle of time and money. ...

DATE: Oct 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Episcopal Church confronts past of sexual exploitation

Dioceses seeking to share victims’ stories of abuse

DATE: Oct 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Seller: These hearses have a lot of life left

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – This is the kind of deal that will stop would-be buyers dead in their tracks. After investing close to $12,000 in a new paint job, custom rims, velvet uphols...

DATE: Oct 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Pope indicates willingness to visit North Korea

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis indicated a willingness to visit North Korea during a private audience Thursday with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, according to Vatican and South Korean off...

DATE: Oct 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

‘Food for Change’ film will be shown Wednesday

The Durango Natural Foods Co-op will host a viewing of “Food for Change: The Story of Cooperation in America” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. ...

DATE: Oct 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Animas Valley Grange to host discussion about collection family history

The Animas Valley Grange will hold a discussion about collecting family histories and stories at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Animas Valley Grange Hall, 7271 County Road 203. Ruth La...

DATE: Oct 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Farmers Market Profile: Peacetree Organix sells produce, helps you grow your own

Durango-based business also does landscaping

DATE: Oct 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Food allergy sufferers often served a side of skepticism alongside their struggle

Patricia Hopp rose from her seat and took a deep breath. It was the first or second day of middle school, and Trece, as her family and friends call her, had something to say. She’d need her ...

DATE: Oct 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Pope defrocks 2 Chilean bishops accused of sex abuse

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Saturday defrocked two more Chilean bishops accused of sexually abusing minors, and to show greater transparency about how he’s responding to the church’s glob...

DATE: Oct 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

James Beard Foundation to diversify its coveted awards

More than two-thirds of the winners at this year’s James Beard Awards were women or people of color or both – a dramatic shift for a ceremony that has historically rewarded the efforts of mo...

DATE: Oct 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food