Food

Photos: Demon Hot Sauce heats up Durango High School

Matt Poling, left, Food & Nutrition Services director at Durango School District 9-R; Izzy Mora, 17, a Durango High School…

February 14, 2023

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2023 Shakespearean Smokin Snowdown Chili Cook-Off sees greater contest turnout compared with last year’s event

35 entrants signed up to sweep the competition across several categories

February 4, 2023

Local News

SNAP recipients in Southwest Colorado can prepare for reduced food benefits

average, each individual will see a $90 reduction per month in allocations

February 2, 2023

Regional News

Net-zero federal lab set to open in Colorado in 2026 thanks to Inflation Reduction Act

A new, all-electric Food and Drug Administration lab will be funded through $79 million from the Inflation Reduction Act.

January 24, 2023

Local News

Low-income shoppers are ‘doubling up’ on fresh produce

A statewide program is making healthy foods accessible to SNAP recipients

January 13, 2023

Local News

Kelly Gregory finds a home base for her restaurant and coffee shop

Kelly’s Kitchen opens in Dolores after delighting locals with popular food truck

January 13, 2023

Local News

Delayed food benefits in Mesa County part of a spike in demand across Colorado

Western Slope food banks are trying to help SNAP applicants get the food they need while applications are being processed

December 27, 2022

Local News

A new law prohibiting the sale of non-cage-free eggs in Colorado will go into effect in January

that own less than 3,000 egg-laying hens are exempt from the new law.

December 26, 2022

Regional News

Colorado’s college students are feeling the pressure as inflation exacerbates food insecurity

According to federal data, grocery prices have risen nearly 12 percent since last year, straining college students' budgets

December 16, 2022

Local News

Thanksgiving spirit thrives in Durango with community meals

Gratitude was the theme at holiday gatherings open to all

November 24, 2022

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Photos: Students and families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal

Sallie Kautter, a school councilor at Needham Elementary School, walks around dressed as a turkey engaging families and students on…

November 17, 2022

Local News

Fort Lewis College alumni open sandwich shop on north Main Avenue

Tom’s Deli looks to maintain affordable prices and commit to simple menu options

November 15, 2022

Local News

La Plata County commissioners approve ARPA funding for social impact projects

$3.5 million will fund 13 projects addressing issues from food security to youths’ therapeutic intervention

November 2, 2022

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Bayfield nonprofit receives funding to help feed 16,000 residents

from American Rescue Plan Act will go toward Pine River Shares’ Field to Fork Project Plan

October 24, 2022

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Photo: Last of the harvest

Sienna Schulte, farm manager at Twin Buttes Farm, harvests green tomatoes Tuesday with hopes that most of them will ripen…

October 11, 2022

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Fruits are booming this harvest season around Durango

14th annual Apple Days Festival at farmers market scheduled for Oct. 8

September 25, 2022

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As pandemic recedes, Durango schools recommit to locally grown food sources

Students mark Proud School Meal Day with lunches made from fresh produce

September 21, 2022

Local News

Economists: Southern Colorado looks headed for a recession

Humanity faces three massive and historic transitions at the same time

September 3, 2022

Regional News

Colorado mushroom forays, improved by monsoons, are becoming more popular

Colorado Mycological Society has experienced a boost in membership in recent years

August 23, 2022

Local News

Some La Plata County residents say free school lunches would benefit students and farmers

November ballot initiative would fund nutritious meals for kids statewide

August 17, 2022

Food

At Chalkboard Kitchen in Durango, you’ll find something new every time

cart keeps cuisine interesting with an ever-changing menu

August 7, 2022

Local News

Photos: Owner of Tortilleria La Flor returns to work after injuring hand

Flor Rodriguez, co-owner of the fresh tortilla business Tortilleria La Flor, is seen with her children Andy, 19, and Britney,…

July 29, 2022

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CJ’s Diner, which drew loyal customers, to close after 22 years

Co-owner Jerry Martinez challenged COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants

July 25, 2022

Local News

Online farmers market cuts out middleman in La Plata, Montezuma counties

General manager of Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative is pushing for programs that support food justice

July 22, 2022