Lifestyle

October 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Building Farmers program goes virtual

The course explores how to build a farm business, plan for new markets, improve record keeping and financial analysis skills…

October 28, 2020 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

As winter approaches, Eat Zawadi diversifies its menu

African eatery also getting into catering business

October 28, 2020 • Becky Krystal

These caramel apples are all treat, no tricks

The whole process of making Caramel Apples takes less than 90 minutes, making this an ideal weekend afternoon activity for…

October 27, 2020 • Ann Maloney

This Instant Pot Beef Stew is rich, hearty and ready in 45 minutes

Instant Pot Beef Stew.Laura Chase de Formigny/Washington Post For this column, I strive to find recipes that can be made…

October 27, 2020 • Ann Maloney

Halloween at home? Here are some tricks for making treats with kids

Halloween at home? Here are some tricks for celebrating with kids.Laura Chase de Formigny/Washington Post But this is 2020 –…

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Bacon- and chicken-scented masks are here and, really, you shouldn’t be surprised

Bacon-scented masks are here and, really, you shouldn’t be surprised.Courtesy of Hormel Foods Last week, fast food chain Jack in…

October 27, 2020 • Emily Heil

October 23, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Animas Valley Grange to host weed identification and management talk

La Plata County Weed Control Manager Ben Bain will talk about how to identify the main weeds in La Plata…

October 21, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

CSU gardening programs accepting applications

Newly accepted Colorado Master Gardener volunteers begin as apprentices. A 10-week core training course takes place through hybrid instruction of…

October 20, 2020 • Cathy Barrow

How to make light, chewy, flavor-packed flour tortillas at home

The ingredients for a traditional tortilla made in Sonora, the land of flour tortillas, are flour, water and lard or…

October 19, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

San Juan Mountains Association, businesses launch ‘Weminuche Month’ to support wilderness stewardship

The goal is to raise money for SJMA’s Weminuche Wilderness Stewardship Fund to support improved trail access and on-the-ground stewardship…

October 19, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Navajo State Park makes needed repairs to boating infrastructure

The park maintains a grid of 29 mooring balls in the Mooring Cove area of Navajo Reservoir. Over the years,…

October 19, 2020 • Ellie Krieger

Maple syrup and dates add a healthful spin to baked apples

Walnut and Date-Stuffed Baked Apples.Laura Chase de Formigny/Washington Post It’s an anticipation that makes eating it even better, priming you…

October 18, 2020 • Tamar Haspel

Diet

Why making your diet part of your identity is bad for your health – and society

Every diet that has gotten traction in my lifetime, an unconscionably long time, has boiled weight loss down to one…

Newsletter

Scientists work in Arizona to reshape desert food production

Methods to increase yield, lower water use draw on practices of Indigenous cultures

October 17, 2020 • HENRY BREAN

Durango Police Department

La Plata County targets gun range contamination

2021 budget proposes $2.5 million to remove lead

October 15, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Southwest Life

Earth breaks heat record for September

There’s a chance 2020 could rank as hottest on record

October 15, 2020 • SETH BORENSTEIN

October 14, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

History Colorado to host free archaeology classes

These free classes are open to the public, with no prior classes required. Archaeological Dating Methods: 4:30-6 p.m., Monday and…

October 14, 2020 • Becky Krystal

Sourdough tips and resources from a former skeptic

In typical fashion for me (ask how long it took me to listen to “Hamilton,” let alone become a lyric-quoting…

October 13, 2020 • Julia Turshen

How to make a family cookbook, filled with recipes from your favorite people

Anyone anywhere can make a family cookbook for very little, if any, money, whether you’re an adult feeling far away…

October 13, 2020 • Ellie Krieger

Gingery carrot-apple pancakes welcome fall with a subtle sweetness

Savory Carrot-Apple Pancakes with Ginger.Laura Chase de Formigny/Washington Post The inherent sweetness of the carrot is prominent and is balanced…

Religion

Black churches mobilizing voters despite virus challenges

churches’ get-out-the-vote campaign looks different in 2020

October 13, 2020 • AARON MORRISON