Lifestyle - The Durango Herald

New Mexico transit fight one of many Route 66 disputes

ALBUQUERQUE – The fight over Albuquerque’s plans for building a rapid transit route along a stretch of historic Route 66 is drawing fierce protest from some residents and business owners alo...

DATE: Aug 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Dolores librarian retires then starts nature center at her ranch

Kathie Butler uses family ranch to continue educating

DATE: Aug 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Durango’s labyrinths: The winding path to peace, health

Circuitous walks offer mental, physical benefits

DATE: Aug 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

The Grapevine: Cab lovers, give a nod to cabernet franc

Most wine drinkers love cabernet sauvignon, but few realize that it is the offspring of cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc. In 1997, cabernet sauvignon’s lineage was confirmed by ...

DATE: Aug 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food

Microwaved version of claypot fish is legit delicious

Use sole or cod for healthy, lean protein

DATE: Aug 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food

Coffee ups game with cuppings,$200 grinders

Consumers gravitate toward specialty roasters and brews

DATE: Aug 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food

Chuck wagon cook-off revisits history of American cowboy cuisine

When God pondered where Dutch oven cooks might be happiest, he saved an acre or two under the trees between the La Plata County Fairgrounds and Durango High School, so the people could have ...

DATE: Aug 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food

Homeowners can help protect properties from wildfire

Homeowners create defensible space, use fire-resistant materials

DATE: Jul 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Religion Briefs

Christ the King to worship at Rotary Park on Sunday Christ the King Lutheran Church will host a worship service at 9 a.m. Sunday at Rotary Park in Durango. Participants are asked ...

DATE: Jul 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

During visit to Auschwitz, pope meets survivors, rescuers

During largely silent visit, Francis meets survivors, rescuers

DATE: Jul 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

The House on Mango Street novel inspires art exhibit

ALBUQUERQUE – Hand-cut paper shows images of men in urban America. A painting highlights San Antonio, Texas biracial youth. Cowboy boots stand upright with the image of La Virgen de Guadalup...

DATE: Jul 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Pope celebrates Poland’s deep Catholic roots

CZESTOCHOWA, Poland – Pope Francis, visiting a shrine cherished by Poles, praised native son St. John Paul II on Thursday and honored the countless “ordinary yet remarkable people” in Poland...

DATE: Jul 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion