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Southwest Life

How Cepheid variable stars are used to measure space

Occasionally, the calendar aligns so that I get to complain about daylight saving time in this column on the same…

March 7, 2026

Southwest Life

SJMA Education and Stewardship program strengthen connections in the Northern San Juans

A new education program of San Juan Mountains Association in action at Top of the Pine near Ridgway.cca This was…

March 7, 2026

Food

Does Durango need a Michelin star restaurant?

Sean Beckwith Durango Herald journalist. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride It was announced earlier this year that the Michelin Guide is…

March 4, 2026

Flyfishing Around the World

Fly casting is magic

fly casting means more and better fish

March 1, 2026

Southwest Life

Who’s ready to garden?

OK, a quick show of hands: How many of you are ready to get out there into the yard or…

February 27, 2026

The Western Chronicles

A love letter to my veterinarian

need more veterinarians like mine in the equine field

February 22, 2026

Thinking Green

Coal’s resurgence lands in the Four Corners

Two notable events occurred last week in jarring juxtaposition. The seven Colorado River basin states failed to reach agreement on…

February 20, 2026

Community

Renters: You have more power over energy bills than you think

Erika Brown Let’s face it: Renters don’t have much control over their living space. I remember layering on sweaters and…

February 20, 2026

Strength in Well-being

10 strategic morning habits that reset your metabolism and accelerate fat loss

Many people wake up feeling tired, bloated, inflamed or frustrated that the scale refuses to move despite their best efforts.…

February 17, 2026

Stewards of the Land

Lessons that build a relationship with the land

San Juan Mountains Association summer campers take part in an activity at the Durango Nature Center.cca That tiny moment is…

February 14, 2026

Food

Blood sugar stability: The missing link between mood and cravings

Fran Sutherlindu1-i-syn Now let’s take that conversation a step further. Protein, along with fiber and fat, can support blood sugar…

February 11, 2026

Flyfishing Around the World

Why flyfishing?

“The charm of fishing is that it's the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions…

February 8, 2026

Gulliford's Travels

Stories on Stone: Historic Petroglyphs along the San Juan River

In this historic petroglyph of a shoot-out scene along the San Juan River, two Native Americans shoot arrows at Anglos.…

February 6, 2026

Southwest Life

How solar storms light up the sky

This image provided by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory shows a solar flare, right, on May 14, 2024, captured in the…

February 6, 2026

Dear Rachel

How do I talk to my neighbor about their glaring lights?

cca Welcome to Dear Rachel, a new column in which I answer your questions about relationships, communication and how to…

February 6, 2026

Food

An introduction to Snowdown, and a farewell to Starlight Lounge

Sean Beckwith Durango Herald journalist. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride A few chilis and cocktails stood out among the offerings, but…

February 3, 2026

Ride Dirt Dispatch

How to feel better, recover better for best experience riding your bike

Ellen Campbell (second from left) and the women who were a part of the first Ride Dirt workshop in 2024…

February 1, 2026

From the Extension Office

Women in agriculture: A climate of resilience

I know a lot of our farmers, ranchers and gardeners are men, but right now I want to put a…

January 30, 2026

Community

Opening Fort Lewis College stands to high school students

Robin Duffy-Wirth As the Fort Lewis College athletic season hits the final sprint this spring, high school students across Southwest…

January 30, 2026

The Western Chronicles

The Year of the Horse

A new year is coming, according to the Chinese Zodiac, so it’s time to reflect

January 25, 2026

Southwest Life

Gratitude in action: The heart of 4-H

In 4-H, we spend a lot of time teaching young people important life skills like leadership, responsibility, resilience and service.…

January 25, 2026

Food

The truth behind ‘zero sugar’ sweeteners

Fran Sutherlindu1-i-syn At first glance, zero sugar sounds like a win. But what’s often overlooked is what replaces the refined…

January 13, 2026

Southwest Life

The Camino Real, Bernardo Gruber and the Jornada Del Muerto

Along the 1,700 miles of the Camino Real, the royal road from Mexico City to Santa Fe, one of the…

January 10, 2026

Food

Durango’s food scene at first bite

A new-commer shares a few first impressions from eating his way through a small portion of Durango

January 7, 2026