Lifestyle

Talk to explore possible Grand Canyon river runs by Native Americans

The talk will cover how John Wesley Powell and his crew made the first documented descent of the Colorado River…

April 1, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

Geologic discoveries on Mars cataloged in Navajo language

The Perseverance rover recorded this image on Mars on March 4. A number of the rover’s discoveries, through a collaboration…

April 1, 2021 • KOLBY KICKINGWOMAN

Southwest Life

As endangered birds lose their songs, they can’t find mates

This 2015 photo provided by Lachlan Hall shows male regent honeyeater birds in Capertee Valley in New South Wales, Australia.…

April 1, 2021 • CHRISTINA LARSON

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Briefs

Pinon Hills church in Farmington to host in-person Easter service

Pastor Matt Mizell will offer an Easter worship and a message. Pinon Hills Kids will host an Easter egg hunt…

March 29, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

Southwest Life

Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of U.S.

An empty irrigation canal at a tree farm Feb. 17 in Corrales, N.M., with the Sandia Mountains in the background,…

March 27, 2021 • BY SETH BORENSTEIN

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Briefs

First Southern Baptist Church to host apologetics course

The course is designed to equip today’s Christian with the essential elements of sharing their story with others. The class…

March 26, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

Food

Cosmic mouthful: Tasters savor fine wine that orbited Earth

Philippe Darriet, Président of the Institute for wine and vine research and head oenologist fills glasses with wine for a…

March 26, 2021 • MASHA MACPHERSON and ANGELA CHARLTON

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Briefs

Summit Church to host Holy Week services

Palm Sunday: 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. Palm branches will be available in a box outside the church…

March 25, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

Food

Underappreciated cacao shines in Dark Chocolate Tahini Cups

Brenner left that venture in 2012, and a few years later began exploring a different side of chocolate. A trip…

March 25, 2021 • ELIZABETH KARMEL

Food

Fried tortillas piled high with spicy roasted squash make for a crunchy, fun dinner

Chorizo-Spiced Squash Tostadas.Laura Chase de Formigny/Washington Post I rarely fry flour tortillas, but I think of Hamilton’s description every time…

March 25, 2021 • Joe Yonan

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Briefs

Healthy Equity course to focus on LGBTQ+ issues

This learning experience approaches the issue of LGBTQ+ health from multiple perspectives. It will provide information and an opportunity for…

March 24, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

GOCO awards $86,200 grant to La Plata Open Space Conservancy

This project will involve engaging the conservancy’s partners, local youths and other community members. The conservancy will host information sessions…

March 24, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

Colorado State Forest Service offers tree pruning tips

Trees are still dormant at this time of year and, unlike in early winter, wound closure will happen sooner if…

March 24, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

Book

Meet Analiese Gregory, a chef who fishes, forages and hunts

Living on the wild and biodiverse Australian island of Tasmania, Gregory might be found diving for abalone one day or…

March 23, 2021 • Mark Kennedy

Religion

Faith leaders get COVID-19 shot to curb vaccine reluctance

The interfaith “vaccine confidence” event targeted in particular Black, Latino and other communities of color, with the aim of overcoming…

March 23, 2021 • MANUEL BALCE CENETA

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Briefs

CSU Extension to offer produce safety training

The course provides a foundation on the Food Safety Modernization Actâ€™s Produce Safety Rule requirements, good agricultural practices, co-management information…

March 22, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

Southwest Life

U.S. seeks more time to rewrite Mexican gray wolf management rules

Once on the verge of extinction, the Mexican gray wolf in has seen its population nearly double over the last…

March 21, 2021 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

Southwest Life

Endangered wolf population keeps growing

200 Mexican gray wolves roam New Mexico, Arizona

March 21, 2021 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

Agriculture

Southwest Colorado responds to MeatOut Day by celebrating meat

Durango barbecue just one of many celebrations of livestock industry

March 21, 2021 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Southwest Life

Western states chart diverging paths as water shortages in Colorado River loom

But not Utah. Republican lawmakers approved an entity that could push for more of Utah’s share of water as seven…

March 20, 2021 • SOPHIA EPPOLITO and FELICIA FONSECA

Drought

Water guzzlers quench wild animals’ thirst

devices more important than ever as drought grips Southwest Colorado

March 20, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Food

How to prep, cook and enjoy stuffed artichokes

She would buy a dozen of them each March, stuff them with seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and olive oil and…

March 17, 2021 • Ann Maloney

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Lifestyle

Letter: Youssef is poised under pressure, offers solutions

With passion, Melissa has taken on many challenges and has led our community to a promising future. She is resilient…

March 17, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

Religion

Jesuits in U.S. pledge $100M for racial reconciliation

Photographs of descendants of enslaved people who were sold by Georgetown University and the Maryland Jesuits to southern Louisiana in…

March 17, 2021 • DAVID CRARY