Lifestyle

Water shortages in West more likely than previously thought

Colorado River flowing at 55% of average for year

September 16, 2020 • SAM METZ

Start Rosh Hashanah on a sweet note with tishpishti, an orange-scented semolina cake

Syrup-soaked semolina cakes, such as Tishpishti, are common throughout Sephardi, Middle Eastern and North African Jewish cuisine. They are typically…

September 16, 2020 • Leah Koenig

Food

Local First Harvest Dinners reborn as new Eat Local Month

meals will benefit local food industry and nonprofits

September 16, 2020 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

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Food

Snoop Dogg’s for-the-people label and an exclusive club mark extreme poles of the wine world

The first comes from Snoop Dogg, the rapper, who joined the cavalcade of celebrities slapping their names on wine labels…

September 12, 2020 • Dave McIntyre

Southwest Life

Think 2020’s disasters are wild? Experts see worse in future

Scientists say climate-connected disasters expected to worsen in coming decades

September 12, 2020 • SETH BORENSTEIN

Southwest Life

6 Western states blast Utah plan to tap Colorado River water

Lake Powell is viewed behind Glen Canyon Dam near Page, Ariz. Six states in the U.S. West that rely on…

September 10, 2020 • SAM METZ

Food

A platter of crisp, Cajun-spiced fried green tomatoes is a fitting coda to summer

Fried Green Tomatoes.Laura Chase de Formigny/Washington Post That’s how I felt about fried green tomatoes. Despite having lived most of…

September 9, 2020 • Becky Krystal

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico to grocery stores: Stop taxing food on deliveries

Marylou Ligier takes a to-go order to a patron at her family’s restaurant and pastry shop Clafoutis on Aug. 24…

September 6, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

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Book

Wine-centric novels to pair with a good vintage for pandemic escapism

So, turn off your television and radio for a while, pour yourself a glass of your favorite vino and curl…

September 6, 2020 • Dave McIntyre

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Briefs

History Live! and San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to host talk about settlement of the Americas

Tune will discuss “recent developments in the settlement of the Americas.” He will review controversial research published over the last…

September 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Frontpage Lead

Drought may mute fall colors in Southwest Colorado

foresters say it should still be a good show

September 3, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Food

The best summer tomato salads use just a few ingredients to generate big flavors

You need only salt and fat to turn a perfect tomato into a perfect tomato salad, because tomatoes are a…

September 2, 2020 • Ali Slagle

Food

As wineries reopen for tastings, expect appointments, pre-poured glasses and plenty of sanitizer

Robert Graham and his wife, Janneil Graham, taste wine in 2011 at Afton Mountain Vineyards west of Charlottesville, Virginia.Astrid Riecken/Washington…

August 31, 2020 • Dave McIntyre

Food

How to choose, prep and use all those summer cucumbers

My husband’s grandmother tends to keep a bowl of sliced cucumbers in salted water or pickle brine around, and those…

August 31, 2020 • Becky Krystal

Southwest Life

The ‘Hanging Lake miracle’: Fire spares popular destination

Massive Grizzly Creek blaze scorches Glenwood Canyon, spares trail, waterway

August 29, 2020 • JOHN STROUD

416 Fire

416 Fire turned out to be a healthy burn for the forest, new studies find

Satellite imagery, ground surveys show robust regrowth of vegetation

August 27, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Briefs

First Southern Baptist Church of Durango announces new pastor

First Southern Baptist Church of Durango announces a new pastor for the congregation. Aleksandr Trbovich began service as pastor Tuesday,…

August 27, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

Southwestern Water Conservation District opens grant applications

Applicants are encouraged to submit applications early to allow SWCD staff members to work with them on any outstanding questions.…

August 27, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In the quest for a pandemic coping mechanism, I’ve become a cookie monster

Granola Cookies.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post I’m not saying these trips were wise. In fact, I’d say they were decidedly dumb.…

August 26, 2020 • Tim Carman

Food

Soba noodles, tomatoes, zucchini and bright vinegar make this pasta salad fit for summer

The Summer Noodle Salad with Ginger-Garlic Dressing calls for roasting half of the tomatoes and half of the corn and…

August 25, 2020 • Ann Maloney

Religion

Hispanic Catholics are the future, but priest numbers dismal

Throughout the Southwest, where the surge has been dramatic, Roman Catholic leaders are excited by the possibilities – and well…

August 25, 2020 • DAVID CRARY

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Award and prize

As the restaurant industry suffers, the James Beard Foundation scraps its prestigious awards until 2022

The James Beard Foundation on Thursday announced that “substantial and sustained upheaval” in the industry prompted its decision. “The Foundation…

August 24, 2020 • Emily Heil

Farmers Market

Ugly produce is the best bargain at farmers markets. Here’s how to buy and use it.

Ugly produce is the best bargain at farmers markets.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Ugly produce, misfit produce, whatever you want to call…

August 23, 2020 • Becky Krystal

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Briefs

Heritage Orchard Conference offers webinars

Participants will learn about the work of fellow fruit enthusiasts. Jude Schuenemeyer with Montezuma Orchard Project will give a presentation…

August 22, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer