Lifestyle - The Durango Herald

Owl flyover prompts a second look at Arizona mine

Wildlife managers revisit the impact of an expanding mining operation

DATE: Jul 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

San Juan Mountains Association hike to explore butterflies, wildflowers

The San Juan Mountains Association will lead a leisurely hike about the interactions between butterflies and wildflowers above the South Mineral Creek from 8:30 a.m. to noon July 14. ...

DATE: Jul 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

China tariffs could erode remaining US shark fin business

PORTLAND, Maine – A new set of Chinese tariffs on U.S. seafood, including items made from shark fins, could further erode what remains of the American industry for the controversial products...

DATE: Jun 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Jack Daniel’s prices increase in Europe because of tariffs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The price of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey will increase in the European Union because of the impact of the bloc’s new 25 percent tariff. The EU is taxing a ra...

DATE: Jun 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

To control weeds, know the invaders you’re facing

By Ben Bain La Plata County Weed Control Coordinator Although we are in exceptional drought, the weeds don’t care. Nonnative plants that come from other places in the w...

DATE: Jun 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

New Mormon leaders bring diversity, new perspectives

SALT LAKE CITY – The two newest members of a top Mormon governing panel said Thursday that they hope to bring a new perspective as the first Latin-American and the first person of Asian ance...

DATE: Jun 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Guided nature walks at Purgatory Resort with San Juan Mountains Association

The San Juan Mountains Association will host nature tours every Tuesday and Thursday at Purgatory Resort from July 3 through Aug. 16. Tours will depart from the ticket office at 9...

DATE: Jun 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Lecture to address Ute Tribal Park

As a part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, the Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society will present a talk by James Potter at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Methodist Church, 515 Pa...

DATE: Jun 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Pope to 14 new cardinals: Defend the dignity of the poor

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis gave the Catholic Church 14 new cardinals Thursday, exhorting them to resist any temptation toward haughtiness and instead embrace “the greatest promotion” they c...

DATE: Jun 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Arizona commits to drought plan for Colorado River

TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona water officials committed Thursday to reach a multi-state plan by the end of the year to stave off Colorado River water shortages, or at least lessen the impact. ...

DATE: Jun 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

This chicken recipe is so good it could bring back the balsamic craze

I share with you a go-to recipe that’s so simple and versatile that it actually dropped out of my weeknight rotation, because (a) it’s “just chicken,” and (b) there are so many other chicken...

DATE: Jun 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Ska Brewing debuts MoSka Mule Saturday

Ska Brewing Co. will release its 23rd anniversary beer, MoSka Mule, in cans across its distribution footprint next week. This ale was brewed with ginger and lime to create the flavors of a t...

DATE: Jun 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food