Lifestyle - The Durango Herald

14 ways to treat yourself: A solo gift guide

One of the best things about being single around the holidays is that you don’t have to spend time and money on the perfect gift for a significant other. Instead, you can drop that cash on y...

DATE: Dec 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

The last words we sent each other

Do you remember the last text, email or voicemail you got from someone who’s no longer in your life? Maybe it’s from an ex, a former friend or a loved one who’s died. You might revisit those...

DATE: Dec 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Replacing dictatorship with discussion

As a mother of two tweens, I’ve read all the books about discipline, but realized they are all forms of one idea: the control and management of children. It’s oxymoronic: We also ...

DATE: Dec 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Why an engagement ring is so expensive – and what to do about it

It’s that time of year when plenty of couples are either getting engaged or shopping for rings. Nearly 40 percent of engagements happen between November and February, with Decembe...

DATE: Dec 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Five dream proposals that are truly dreamy

There’s no dreamier dream for romantics – single or coupled! – than the marriage proposal. Even if you’re against the grand gesture, you probably have some idea of how lovely and perfect tha...

DATE: Dec 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Religion Briefs

St. Columba offers program for returning Catholics St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. The parish offers a program called “Landings” as a way...

DATE: Dec 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

La Plata County churches to hold Christmas services

Many local churches will hold special services during Christmas week. All services will take place Christmas Eve, Thursday, unless otherwise noted. Services marked with an asteris...

DATE: Dec 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Jehovah’s Witnesses sale could generate $1 billion

Religious group selling property in New York City

DATE: Dec 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Four Corners School of Outdoor Education shows off new discovery center

MONTICELLO, Utah – Sitting at the crossroads of the vast Colorado Plateau, this quaint town of 2,000 is surrounded by national parks, mountains, rivers and red rock canyons that define the r...

DATE: Dec 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

The Grapevine: This holiday season, don’t skimp on the sparkle

Nothing says celebration like sparkling wine. Food, wine and merriment – hark, the holidays are here, and all festive gatherings should begin with sparkling wine. For ...

DATE: Dec 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food

Heading into 2016, some ingredients to watch for – and taste

Tiny fish, tart plums and coconut syrup. Ready for a taste of 2016? Because we’re all a little tired of hearing about bacon, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower steaks, let’s look fo...

DATE: Dec 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food

Some days fruit will do. Others require chocolate

If you were to join my family for dinner on a regular weeknight (go for it, but call first!), you’d see our typical dessert routine in action. It works like this: My husband grabs...

DATE: Dec 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food