Food

$97,683 grant to help schools with local foods

learn about farms, economy

December 2, 2014

Food giants spend millions to take on GMO labeling

But on one particular issue, the campaign ads are entirely lopsided. Labeling genetically modified food, commonly called GMOs – meaning…

October 21, 2014

Local News

Proposition 105 looks at labeling genetically modified food

Proponents paint Proposition 105 as providing consumers with choice. “Don’t we have a right to know what’s in our food?”…

October 8, 2014

Local News

Chow down on pies with neighbors

Kuleana hosts first pie contest

September 18, 2014

Local News

Foods co-op names its general manager

Afternoon shoppers browse through the Durango Natural Food’s deli.Durango Herald File photograph Gaddy until recently was co-general manager. Gaddy, a…

September 4, 2014

Local News

Extra produce needed for hungry

The food will go to families in need. Volunteers are needed to collect, wash and bag produce on the same…

September 4, 2014

Local News

Co-op members want new board

merger talks leave bitter taste

August 26, 2014

Local News

Rooting for a farm business

Hesperus farmers highlight Denver luncheon

August 26, 2014

Local News

Natural Foods merger nixed

Mexico partner no longer interested

August 25, 2014

Local News

Durango Natural Foods pondering a merger

Co-op members talk about possibly linking with larger N.M. co-op

August 18, 2014

Business

Local natural-food co-op no more?

Durango Natural Foods, group based in N.M. may hook up

August 12, 2014

Good Earth

Montezuma County co-op is blossoming

Southwest Farm Fresh looking to step up distribution for harvest

August 6, 2014

Business

As these grocery stores wither and die, towns’ citizens struggle

Eastern Plains officials look to future after rural supermarkets close their doors

July 28, 2014

Business

Cortez coffee shop, roaster under pressure with new Starbucks

worrying about corporation’s impact

June 30, 2014

Business

Droughts may bring benefits to Colorado

Alfalfa’s in demand as dairies migrate from California

June 2, 2014

Business

Late May rains brighten outlook for area’s beans

The storms brought 1.26 inches of rain to the Southwestern Colorado Research Center in Yellow Jacket, said Abdel Berrada, director…

June 2, 2014

Local News

Protest calls for GMO food labeling

Durango group participates in worldwide effort

May 24, 2014

Local News

Would you want to know if your food was GMO?

Protesters will support state labeling initiative

May 23, 2014

Local News

Unusual blend of green technology

Beeswax, lemon balm and fish excrement keep greenhouse alive

May 3, 2014

Business

Selling Southwest flavor

see corn mill opportunity

April 28, 2014

Regional News

Advocates push for junk-food tax on Navajo Nation

Professional golfer Notah Begay III supports an effort on the Navajo Nation, the country’s largest reservation, to use the tax…

April 22, 2014

Good Earth

Reviving orchards in S.W. Colorado

Montezuma County project aims to rekindle fruit production

March 19, 2014

Business

Lack of water ruin your V-Day?

‘It sure did’ for some Mancos businesses

February 17, 2014

Local News

Durango Food Bank is hungry for more space

is increasing, particularly during holidays

December 24, 2013

Food

A fish tale

ocean to table – how Durango gets its seafood

August 27, 2013

Food

Don’t go it alone

Durango entrepreneurs cater to a gluten-free clientele

June 25, 2013

Food

The truck stops here

Main lot for mobile food vendors picks up speed

June 11, 2013