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Otter reintroduction in New Mexico causing some to worry about trout

ALBUQUERQUE – Surveys show the lower Red River has healthy fish populations after the reintroduction of otters, contrary to concerns from trout advocates, a New Mexico wildlife official said...

DATE: Apr 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

How to choose the right flour for the right baking recipe

You probably have a bag of flour in your pantry. And it’s probably all-purpose, the workhorse of baking. But there are plenty of other, more specialized flours out there, and even if you’re ...

DATE: Apr 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Wine-related firms look to uncork opportunities in marijuana

DENVER (AP) – A growing number of companies that service the wine industry are now pursuing opportunities in the cannabis sector, hoping to generate new revenue streams. For marij...

DATE: Apr 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

From horses to hemp: Colorado rancher eyes new calling

GLENWOOD SPRINGS (AP) – After a long and successful career up on the saddle training horses and their owners across the country, John Lyons wanted nothing more than to retire, ride off into ...

DATE: Apr 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Black wine is here to turn out the lights on your rosé party

Name all the colors of wine, and you’ll start with the obvious ones: red, white and pink, or rosé. Maybe you know about orange wine, or vinho verde – “green wine” from Portugal that’s techni...

DATE: Apr 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

For scientist, an epiphany leads to unexpected spiritual quest

Science writers generally fall into one of two categories: Some of us are textbook authors trying to convince ourselves that we are storytellers, while others are journalists who aren’t real...

DATE: Apr 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Flu epidemic is topic of talk at Fort Lewis College

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will host a talk about the 1917-18 flu epidemic at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. Charles DiF...

DATE: Apr 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Cantera in downtown Durango pays culinary homage to Mexico in a modern way

Macho’s owner opens restaurant and bar in former Lost Dog location

DATE: Apr 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Thank You Letters

Boys & Girls Club gives thanks to FLC athletes The theme for the Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County spring break camp was Fitnesspalooza. A variety of activities and programs were designed...

DATE: Apr 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Lifestyle

Weather Service offers storm-spotter training classes

The National Weather Service will offer two free storm-spotter training classes to anyone interested in learning about severe weather. Classes are about two hours long. In Durango...

DATE: Apr 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Groups push to increase boater access to Animas River south of Durango

Effort seeks access points all the way to Aztec

DATE: Apr 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Woman sues Mormon church alleging rape by leader in 1980s

SALT LAKE CITY – A woman who says a former Mormon missionary leader raped her in the 1980s and that the church failed to take her allegations seriously has filed a lawsuit, saying Thursday s...

DATE: Apr 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion