Lifestyle

December 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Mesa Verde to offer free admission on six days in 2021

On these days, the public is invited to experience all national parks, including Mesa Verde National Park, without entrance fees.…

December 9, 2020 • Becky Krystal

12 holiday cookie recipes to end the year on a sweeter note

Walnut and Five-Spice Thumbprint Cookies.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post From ingredient shortages and reduced grocery runs to the crushing, simultaneous weight of…

Endangered species

Some Utah experts support sage grouse protection rollbacks

Male sage grouses fight for the attention of females in May 2008, southwest of Rawlins, Wyo. An iconic bird species…

December 8, 2020 • JOAN MEINERS

Beverage

Ska Brewing releases new cocktail-flavored hard seltzers

Flavors include Paloma, Pina Colada and Pomegranate Mojito

December 7, 2020 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

December 6, 2020 • Becky Krystal and G. Daniela Galarza

7 smart tips for baking better cookies

While we love our silicone baking mats for other projects, they can be problematic with cookies, especially butter-based doughs, by…

Newsletter

New migration maps a tool to help big game in West

provides in-depth look at routes, obstacles for animals

December 5, 2020 • Mead Gruver

December 5, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Southwest Life

CSU gets gardener growing in Southwest Colorado

Gardening in Southwest Colorado is always tricky, especially if you are trying to be successful at high elevation. This year…

Camping

Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail

visitation has led to significant impacts on the landscape, Forest Service says

December 3, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

December 2, 2020 • Becky Krystal

Allium essentials

Onions, shallots, scallions and leeks are mostly interchangeable in recipes. Here’s how to use what you have.

Religion

Faith takes forefront as Georgia Senate runoffs heat up

“Let’s keep Georgia blue,” Jackson said. “Let’s elect Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock to the United States Senate.” The presiding bishop…

December 1, 2020 • ELANA SCHOR and BEN NADLER

December 1, 2020 • The Associated Press

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Examining China’s claims of coronavirus on frozen foods

Frozen shrimp imported from an Ecuadorian company was banned for one week on Tuesday in a continuing series of such…

November 30, 2020 • Sabra Boyd

As a homeless teen, I foraged for wild food to survive. The lessons still shape my cooking.

Douglas Fir Fettuccine Alfredo.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post If I have dry pasta on hand, I toss that into a boiling pot.…

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Gyms, yoga studios face restrictions despite lack of outbreaks

documented outbreak linked to a gym statewide was in Montezuma County

November 28, 2020 • Andrea Dukakis

November 27, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Mission Endowment Fund at Durango Lutheran church now accepting grant applications

The mission is, “To love and serve God by proclaiming Christ’s gospel, strengthening worship, deepening discipleship, and serving our congregation,…

November 26, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Durango Trails wraps up 30th anniversary season

Durango Trails completed construction on the SkyRaider Trail, connecting SkyRidge to the Ridge into Horse Gulch. The group also reworked…

November 26, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Seasonal road and trail closures begin Tuesday

Recreation staff members at the Columbine, Dolores and Pagosa ranger districts will close gates on roads and trails temporarily to…

November 24, 2020 • KATIE WORKMAN

Tips for cooking (and saving) a smaller Thanksgiving feast

Thanksgiving feasts have typically been tailored for a crowd: big birds, large casseroles and so on. Your favorite recipes might…

November 24, 2020 • Ramin Ganeshram

George Washington’s 1795 Thanksgiving celebrated liberty

chef behind the feast had none

November 24, 2020 • Ann Maloney

This New Orleans-style Thanksgiving po’ boy is the answer to all your holiday leftovers

Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Po’ Boy.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post One of my Thanksgiving traditions has been to join the long line at…

Environmental issue

Tribal nations, Forest Service partner to revive oak population

Collaboration aims to save culturally significant trees

November 22, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

November 21, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Southwest Life

How to get your Christmas cactus to bloom

The best and most fun part of caring for a Christmas cactus is getting it to rebloom. Now is the…