Southwest Lifestyle

Feeling guilty about drinking? Well, ask the saints
Religion

Feeling guilty about drinking? Well, ask the saints

November 30, 2018

Monastic communities and similar religious orders possessed all of the qualities necessary for producing fine alcoholic beverages.Durango Herald file Alcohol abuse is no laughing matter, but is it sinful to…

Durango woman announces daughter’s engagement
Community

Durango woman announces daughter’s engagement

November 30, 2018

Adam Pascarella and Leah Gervaisdu1-i-syn Gervais is a 2014 graduate of New York University. Pascarella graduated in 2010 from the University of Michigan and in 2014 from the University of…

Pine River Library to hold tea blending class
Community

Pine River Library to hold tea blending class

November 30, 2018

The program involves taste profiles and tips and tricks for matching flavors. There will be classic tea blend recipes and a batch of tea to take away. Preregistration is required,…

DeColores Civitan to meet Tuesday
Community

DeColores Civitan to meet Tuesday

November 30, 2018

The club conducts projects such as working with Community Connections, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Salvation Army, Durango Adult Education Center and highway cleanup among others. The meeting is free and…

Ska to launch Moral Panic on Friday
Food

Ska to launch Moral Panic on Friday

November 26, 2018

Ska Brewing Co. plans to debut its Moral Panic Brut IPA in cans Friday at the brewery’s world headquarters in Durango.Rendering courtesy of RadCraft Ska Brewing Co. plans to debut…

Steamworks to tap Mucho Macho firkin Dec. 7
Food

Steamworks to tap Mucho Macho firkin Dec. 7

November 25, 2018

du1-i-syn Steamworks Brewing Co. plans to continue its ongoing Firkin Fridays series by tapping its “Mucho Macho” firkin at 3 p.m. Dec. 7. The firkin is a raspberry vanilla imperial…

New forester in the Durango Field Office
Southwest Life

New forester in the Durango Field Office

November 25, 2018

The area encompasses the agency’s Montrose, Gunnison, Salida and Alamosa field offices. Dittrich will focus on Archuleta, La Plata, San Juan and Montezuma counties. He will assist communities and private…

Easy as pie (easier!), and oh soba good
Food

Easy as pie (easier!), and oh soba good

November 24, 2018

Soba Pancake With Scallions and Ginger.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post It’s a simple idea, based on spaghetti pie or pasta frittata but without the need for eggs, or even a true sauce.…

Montezuma County Extension plans 4-H open house
Community

Montezuma County Extension plans 4-H open house

November 23, 2018

Shae Green grooms her goat at the Montezuma County Fair.The Journal file Club and project leaders will be available to answer questions about 4-H and the youth program, Kacey S.…