Lifestyle - The Durango Herald

Pope insists native people have rights over their lands

Francis says they must give consent for development

DATE: Feb 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Schnitzel, simplified and amplified

I appreciate any winter dish that offers big flavors in a relatively spare profile, and this one fits the bill. A schnitzel is characterized by thin meat, a crunchy coating and pan-frying. I...

DATE: Feb 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Durango Dharma Center to offer retreat March 4

Carolyn Hobbs, Durango author and body-centered therapist, will offer a retreat focused on themes of joy, compassion and forgiveness from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Durango D...

DATE: Feb 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

We’re about to suffer a worldwide olive oil shortage

It might be the saddest quote you read today: “Olive oil is becoming a luxury.” That comes courtesy of Italian chef Francesco Mazzei, who runs the Italian restaurant Sartoria in L...

DATE: Feb 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

San Juan National Forest to receive funding for forest health programs

The San Juan National Forest will receive funding to improve forest health and resiliency and decrease threats of wildfire and beetle infestation on public lands adjacent to private property...

DATE: Feb 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Four Corners cover crop study shows mixed results first year

Dryland farmers see mixed results

DATE: Feb 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Four Corners Beekeepers to discuss how to keep bees healthy

The Four Corners Beekeepers Association’s monthly “Buzz Club” meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at Florida Baptist Church, 30296 U.S. Highway 160. Bill Collins ...

DATE: Feb 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

What does it take to turn your cooking into a cottage food?

Have you ever wandered down a grocery store aisle and wondered what it would take to get something you cooked onto store shelves? If so, you’re not alone. The idea that you might turn a love...

DATE: Feb 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Climate study shows trouble for upper Dolores River basin

Higher temperatures, longer droughts could hurt fishery

DATE: Feb 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Reader Recipe: Lynn’s Creamy White Chicken Chili Soup

In response to our call for chili recipes, Herald Reader Lynn Deary sent in her recipe for a creamy white chicken chili soup. “Invite your friends to come enjoy a taste bud party in flavor t...

DATE: Feb 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Phoenix urban garden mysteriously closes amid land dispute

PHOENIX – A sprawling urban garden on a vacant lot where Phoenix residents have grown everything from melons to okra closed Friday after the gardeners were mysteriously ordered out as a fede...

DATE: Feb 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

From mobile shop, man removes gang tattoos for young people

GREELEY (AP) – Jesus Bujanda and his wife, Gayedine, got the idea to open up a tattoo removal business thanks to their nephew. He’d been incarcerated and had a big neck tattoo. He’d had his ...

DATE: Feb 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life