Lifestyle

New relief funding available for farmers hit by COVID

The COVID-19 crisis has upended the livelihoods of many farmers, ranchers and others in the Colorado food system. The closures…

June 11, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Southwest Life

Decade-old quest for hidden treasure chest ends

Forrest Fenn, who hid it, says it was found June 6

June 11, 2020 • Sydney Page

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Briefs

Colorado Parks & Wildlife to hold Zoom meeting about fishing issues

The aquatic biologists are located in CPWâ€™s Southwest Region. Biologists will discuss statewide regulation issues, including when streams could be…

June 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

La Plata Open Space Conservancy to host local agriculture talk

Jerry Zink with Sunnyside Meats and Elicia Whittlesey with the Old Fort at Hesperus will share how their enterprises have…

June 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Food

Documentary focuses on unlikely champion of Mexican cuisine

Diana Kennedy is the subject of the documentary “Diana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy.” The documentary traces the unlikely rise of an…

June 10, 2020 • Mark Kennedy

Religion

Pandemic accelerates Mormon missionaries’ transition online

Associated Press BRIGHAM CITY, Utah – Wearing dress shirts, ties and name tags, three missionaries with The Church of Jesus…

June 9, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Cortez

100 cords of firewood provided to Navajos and Hopis

Navajos and Hopis receive wood needed for cooking, heat

June 6, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga

Southwest Life

Live videos of eagle family gain popularity during pandemic

Glenwood Springs man’s videos gain popularity during pandemic

June 6, 2020 • IKE FREDREGILL

Arable farming

La Plata County residents turn to gardening amid pandemic

security concerns drive desire for homegrown produce

June 4, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Briefs

San Juan National Forest seeks proposals for Junction Creek thinning contract opportunity

The project is in the Junction Creek area near the vicinity of the Log Chutes 2 Trail. This project will…

June 3, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Food

How solo cooks are managing in the pandemic — without resorting to cereal for dinner

Frittata Affogata alle Lasagne is a perfect recipe for anyone cooking for just themselves.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Tayari Jones, a novelist…

June 3, 2020 • Charlotte Druckman

Farmers Market

Durango Farmers Market to increase number of vendors and market rows

Two market attendees take advantage of the washing station at the end of a row at Durango Farmers Market. Behind…

June 3, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Religion

Faith leaders lead congregations through tumultuous time

Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders have raised their voices to condemn racial bias in the justice system while discouraging violence…

June 2, 2020 • ELANA SCHOR

416 Fire

Rare cutthroat trout, saved in 416 Fire, set to be released back into the wild

mounted rescue mission during wildfire in June 2018

May 28, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Southwest Life

Environmentalists lose bid to halt uranium mine in Arizona

An aerial view shows the Canyon Mine in 2019 near Tusayan, Ariz. A federal judge has ruled against environmental groups…

May 28, 2020 • Felicia Fonseca

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Briefs

San Juan Mountains Association receives matching grant from The Payroll Department

The combined program plans to reach every third, fifth and seventh grade student in Durango School District 9-R on an…

May 27, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Food

You don’t need a lot of time to make – and then eat – great pickles

I’m not suggesting you go to the outrageous lengths of pickling an old shoe or parking tickets (although that would…

May 26, 2020 • Becky Krystal

Frontpage Lead

How has dating changed during the pandemic?

Digital connections rise, reports of STIs fall

May 26, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Religion

Slowly, surely, houses of worship emerge from lockdown

Last weekend when President Donald Trump declared houses of worship essential and asked governors to reopen them, some congregants around…

May 26, 2020 • GARY FIELDS and SALLY STAPLETON

Southwest Life

U.S. to grant more time to consider New Mexico drilling plan

U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt says he’ll extend the public comment period on a contested plan that will guide oil…

May 26, 2020 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

Food

Canned tuna goes bold with Mediterranean flavors

Mediterranean Tuna Panini.Marvin Joseph/Washington Post I stocked up on tuna as part of my effort to cut down on grocery…

May 25, 2020 • Ann Maloney

Food

Capture the sunny freshness of lemons with syrup, marmalade and preserves

Unfortunately for those who don’t live in Southern Italy, like Montale did, or California, like Waters, lemon groves are few…

May 24, 2020 • Daniela Galarza

Food

Slow cookers vs. multicookers (aka Instant Pots): Which is right for you?

When it comes to must-have cooking appliances, you likely fall into one of two camps: slow cooker or pressure cooker.Stacy…

May 24, 2020 • Becky Krystal

Bloomfield

New Mexico vineyards cultivate community

but dedicated, winemaking in Four Corners is often a family affair

November 14, 2019 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter