Food
In season now: Microbiome-boosting leafy greens
Arugula, spinach, kale, bok choi, chock-full of cancer-fighters
Southwest Lifestyle
Food
Face Plant Ale returns for Iron Horse in familiar form
Electrolyte-infused lager latest form of Ska, Steamworks collaboration
Food
Farmers Market Profile: Fenceline Cider bottles sense of place into beverages
Fruits for fermentation harvested from historic orchards
Food
Five things you need to know about rosé
Pico Maccario Lavignone Rosato 2018Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post The idea of a National Rosé Day has me scratching my head, because every day is rosé day at my house. I…
Religion
Texas church opens new sanctuary 18 months after massacre
Churchgoers arrive for a dedication ceremony for a new sanctuary and memorial room at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Sunday, May 19, 2019. In 2017, a gunman…
Health
Mercy Regional Medical Center to celebrate partnership with Milk Bank Program
The event will feature a presentation by a Mothers’ Milk Bank representative. Refreshments will be served. The Milk Bank, a nonprofit program of Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, collects, tests,…
And the West is History
Photo: The fairgrounds ‘airport’
This photo, captioned “First plane to land in Durango,” was taken at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in September 1913, less than 10 years after the Wright brothers’ first flight.…
Travel
The Wave could see a rising tide of visitors on Utah-Arizona border
Agency considers raising limit at Utah-Arizona hiking destination
Southwest Life
Bears Ears’ visitor center is a grassroots affair
Local nonprofit educates growing number of visitors
Travel
An Oregon retreat: Surrounded by wilderness, remote lodge offers rustic luxury
The dogs, pets of lodge staff and guests, stuck close to their humans until the do-si-doing commenced. Now, they watch bemusedly. Soaking in the scene from a string hammock close…
Southwest Life
In beetle kill forests, there are winners and losers
Study is first to look at how outbreak has affected wildlife
Health
What helps prevent dementia? Try exercise, not vitamin pills
If you want to save your brain, focus on keeping the rest of your body well with exercise and healthy habits rather than popping vitamin pills, say new World Health…
Religion
Are yoga and mindfulness in schools religious?
Students work on yoga postures during Mindful Studies class in 2014 at Wilson High School in Portland, Ore. The yearlong course incorporated mindfulness, yoga and meditation.Associated Press file The rise…
Community
Powerhouse Science Center to host garage sale
All proceeds will benefit continued exhibits and activities at The Powerhouse. For more information, visit www.powsci.org.
Community
Heartwood Cohousing to host potluck
The fourth Friday potlucks allow those interested in Heartwood Cohousing to get acquainted with the community. Take a tour and then enjoy happy hour and a potluck dinner. Bring a…
Community
Senior Center Calendar
2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Daily 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Billiards, reading, darts, TV, meal. Monday 9:30 a.m. Seated Tai Chi. 10 a.m. Belly Dance Club. 10:15 a.m. WYS. 12:30 p.m.…
Community
Fort Lewis College Calendar
Saturday Dance in the Rockies Spring Recital, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall, cost: $15, contact: 247-7657. Purchase tickets online at: www.durangoconcerts.com. Sunday Dance in the Rockies Spring Recital,…
Community
Dolores River Festival is June 1
Nine bands will perform between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. on two different stages set up at Joe Rowell Park. Admission is $25. “It’s an amazing live music lineup for…
Community
Bridge Scores
(ALL PAIRS SCORED 50+ PERCENT) May 9 – Non-Life Master First: S. Croom/J. Goldstein Second: L. Hawk/C. Schadt Third: C. & G. Graves Fourth: J. Skjold/S. Zerbe Fifth: J. Newlin/N.…
Food
I hate raisins. But pickle them, and they make this roasted eggplant salad crazy good.
Roasted Eggplant with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Pickled Raisins and Mint.Stacy Zarin Goldberg and Lisa Cherkasky/Washington Post Take her roasted eggplant dish, which includes two components that could each be worth…
Health
Mercy awarded for patient experience
This distinction recognizes Mercy, which is part of the Centura Health network, as being among the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient experience, according to Healthgrades, the leading online…
Community
Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance to host trail project
Volunteers needed at Sand Canyon
Community
Fairgrounds Speedway to open this weekend
The racing season will kick off this weekend at Montezuma Fairgrounds Speedway.The Journal file Montezuma Fairgrounds Speedway will open for the season this weekend from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday…
Southwest Life
Trails 2000 to host trail work in Three Springs
No experience is necessary. Trails 2000 crew leaders will provide instructions, a safety tool talk, tools, gloves and water and snacks for volunteers. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes or boots,…
Community
Manna to participate in Taste of Durango
The nonprofit will distribute free mini cookies to kids and sell its signature cookie. Information will be available about Manna’s Take-Home Backpack Program. To help feed children in need outside…
Community
Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet
The meeting’s presenter will be Tom Stritikus, president of Fort Lewis College. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org or www.facebook.com/groups/durangodaybreak.
Community
High Noon Rotary to meet
Leaders from Animas High School will be providing information about the evolution of and current status of the school. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch is will available for…
Community
Thank you from the Women’s Resource Center
As a result of the efforts of our partners, donors, facilitators and volunteers, eighth grade girls at Bayfield Intermediate School were able to participate in interactive, engaging and self-motivating workshops,…
Community
Durango Public Library to host happiness class
Meiering is a local certified mindfulness teacher and professional life coach. This is a free talk. No registration is necessary. All are welcome. For more information, call 749-3019.
Health
‘Zombie cells’ buildup in your body may play role in aging
This April 2019 microscope photo provided by the Niedernhofer Lab of the Institute on the Biology of Aging and Metabolism at the University of Minnesota shows two senescent human fibroblast…