Lifestyle - The Durango Herald

La Plata County 4-H Livestock Judging Team to compete for national title

By Beth LaShell and Brad Fassett We are very pleased to announce that our La Plata County 4-H Livestock Judging Team qualified to represent Colorado at the North American Internat...

DATE: Aug 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Chimney Rock Interpretative Association offers flora tour Aug. 6

Chimney Rock Interpretative Association in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service will offer a new flora tour Thursday. The tour travels up to the two pinnacles and examines th...

DATE: Aug 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Dramatic decline found in Western bumblebee populations

Bumblebees could land on list of endangered species

DATE: Jul 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Rain may help curb human-bear conflicts

After quiet year, activity increases as animals prepare for hibernation

DATE: Jul 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Leftover big-game licenses to go on sale Aug. 4

Leftover licenses for Colorado’s big-game seasons will go on sale at 9 a.m. Tuesday online, by phone, at Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices and at various retailers. A list of t...

DATE: Jul 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Colo. tree selected for Christmas at U.S. Capitol

GRAND JUNCTION – A Colorado tree has been selected to move to the U.S. Capitol Building to be displayed over the Christmas holiday, the U.S. Forest Service said. The Christmas tre...

DATE: Jul 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

What are the origins of cathedrals and chapels?

Cathedrals and chapels have played vital roles in the development of Christian culture. As a scholar of the Bible, Judaism and Christianity, I have come to learn the historic impo...

DATE: Jul 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Religion

Six ways to cut back on salt - and keep the flavor - when cooking at home

Salt is everywhere. It serves an important function in keeping our bodies operating, but with modern convenience food and dining habits, it can be easy to overdo it. Limiting sodium intake i...

DATE: Jul 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Food

1918, 2020: The tale of 2 crowd diseases

Simple prevention measures prove effective a century apart

DATE: Jul 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Colorado Cattlemen’s Association to hold virtual business meeting

Colorado Cattlemen’s Association will hold a virtual business meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday. The meeting will provide educational sessions, networking opportunities, leadership recog...

DATE: Jul 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

San Juan Mining and Reclamation Conference to be held virtually

The 10th annual San Juan Mining and Reclamation Conference will be held virtually from Sept. 21 to Sept. 24. The conference will feature an interactive mix of networking happy hou...

DATE: Jul 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life