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Activists criticize well pad location

PARACHUTE (AP) – He faces his own health problems, but that’s not Parachute resident Dutch Wierenga’s primary concern about the proposed Lacy Park well pad location. Although Wierenga’s fron...

DATE: Mar 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Cauliflower, onion and chickpeas make a tasty side dish

The produce aisle is a healthy budget cook’s best place to start a supermarket shopping trip. By loading up the cart with bulky, nutrient-filled produce, you’ll visually make the ...

DATE: Mar 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Select wildlife areas to remain closed until April 15

Winter closures of two state wildlife areas and some Bureau of Land Management and city-owned properties near Durango will continue through April 15. The areas, which provide crit...

DATE: Mar 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Growing prejudice in U.S. unites Jews, Muslims

Alliance builds between two faiths to fight bigotry

DATE: Mar 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Even when this Italian soup doesn’t go as planned, it’s still good

While simple in ingredients, stracciatella requires deft technique

DATE: Mar 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Volunteers to plant willows along Animas River

Volunteers for the Animas Watershed Partnership will plant willows from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8, April 22, April 29 and May 6 along the Animas River in Colorado and New Mexico. ...

DATE: Mar 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Mango and chicken meet, marry well, happiness ensues

Asian-style marinade helps flavor hit every single taste bud

DATE: Mar 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Researchers flock to Lower Dolores for ecological studies

Biologists will track the effects of larger flows through the Lower Dolores River

DATE: Mar 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Whitewater boating season begins on Dolores River

Water rises on Upper Dolores; Lower Dolores release to begin April 11

DATE: Mar 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Durango’s After Prom: A cool, safe party

Annual event looking for a few good volunteers

DATE: Mar 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

How to make a simple chicken soup worth crowing about

For every cook who knows from real chicken soup, there are probably six others who think it’s fine to simmer naked chicken breasts in canned broth and call it a day. Convenience has its plac...

DATE: Mar 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Fly-fishing festival to be held March 31, April 1

Duranglers Flies and Supplies will hold its annual fly-fishing festival in anticipation of the 2017 season. The two-day event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 31,...

DATE: Mar 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life