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Southwest Life

Take advantage of Wildfire Preparedness and Awareness Month

Smoke from the 416 Fire north of Durango burns in June 2018. (Courtesy of SJMA) The Missionary Ridge Fire ignited…

May 8, 2026

Southwest Life

Clusters of blue, yellow, red and orange stars

While gazing at stars is fun, gazing at groups of stars is even more fun. The more the merrier. There…

May 8, 2026

Gulliford's Travels

Water woes and the drying Rio Grande River

This statue at Elephant Butte Dam near Truth or Consequences, N.M., commemorates the laborers who worked long hours to build…

May 8, 2026

Food

The inaugural Durango Bike and Beer Tour-ery

Sean Beckwith Durango Herald journalist. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride The ride itself clocked in at a little under 90 minutes,…

May 6, 2026

Columnists

Conservation can be delicious

The value of the pattern shift is significant only if the high and low pressure systems works in our favor,…

May 1, 2026

The Western Chronicles

Fate flips both sides of the coin

and death with horses can be out of your control

May 1, 2026

From the Extension Office

Summer is rounding into shape for La Plata County 4-H

Kicking things off the first weekend in May is our annual 4-H Horse Camp, a highly anticipated event that brings…

April 24, 2026

Sports

Kelly: The Masters’ no-cellphone policy would be refreshing change in all sports

professional to high school games, experiences would improve

April 17, 2026

Southwest Life

Renewable energy’s benefits shine amid surge in oil prices

Gyrations of the international oil market caused by the war in Iran and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz reinforces…

April 17, 2026

Food

Lower cholesterol naturally: 5 science-backed steps for a healthier heart

When patients come to me worried about their cholesterol, I always start with this: Cholesterol is not the enemy. It…

April 15, 2026

Southwest Life

Help the San Juans while helping yourself

SJMA volunteers help keep the trails corridor wide enough for all trail users. I also don’t need to sell you…

April 13, 2026

Southwest Life

U.S. Forest Service cabins and Southwest staycations

The house that forester Aldo Leopold built for his new bride Estella Luna Otero Bergere in 1912 is now part…

April 10, 2026

Healing Nutrition

The hidden link behind bloating and hormone imbalance

When people struggle with bloating, constipation, nausea after fatty meals – or just feeling hormonally “off” – they usually do…

April 8, 2026

Flyfishing Around the World

52 rivers: A local woman’s fly fishing journey

“Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ on the river.” Credence Clearwater Revival from “Proud Mary”

April 3, 2026

Food

Peak season for barbecue purists is right now

Honestly, I’ve been taking advantage of the weather all “winter,” smoking pork shoulders, grilling chicken skewers and even grilling burgers…

April 1, 2026

Ride Dirt Dispatch

Let’s Ride Dirt!

Mountain biking workshop series for women is back in 2026

March 29, 2026

Community

Your home, your power: Building energy resilience in Southwest Colorado

Erika Brown Imagine a typical winter: temperatures dropped, a storm rolled in and your propane supplier can’t make it up…

March 27, 2026

The Western Chronicles

Spring is in the hair

It’s a great time to work on your horse skills and relationship with your horse

March 22, 2026

Columnists

Congress rejects land protections

Over the past year, Congress has increasingly turned to a previously obscure legislative tool called the Congressional Review Act in…

March 21, 2026

Southwest Life

Support Local Youth at the La Plata County 4-H Community Garage Sale

Spring has arrived, and for many of us that means it’s time to clean out closets, garages and storage spaces.…

March 21, 2026

Food

Seven foods that naturally lower cortisol and support belly fat loss

One of the most important hormones influencing fat storage is cortisol. Cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone. It plays…

March 17, 2026

Food

When the body speaks: Understanding inflammation and your diet

Fran Sutherlindu1-i-syn Inflammation is part of the body’s natural healing response. The real concern occurs when this response becomes constant…

March 11, 2026

Columnists

Kelly: Skyhawks men’s basketball season turns into ‘what could’ve been’ exercise

Lewis College battled injuries and had tough losses

March 8, 2026

Southwest Life

U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s successes

Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, seen here in his eagle feather headdress, stands next to Southern Ute tribal member Kenny Frost…

March 8, 2026