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Crow Canyon announces new programs
Southwest Life

Crow Canyon announces new programs

July 13, 2018

Programs include: “Ask an Archaeologist” from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, for those who want to learn more about the area’s archaeological history from Crow Canyon archaeologists.“Pueblo Perspectives” from 3…

Fort Lewis College lecture series to feature Olga Little
Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College lecture series to feature Olga Little

July 12, 2018

Gulliford’s lecture is about Olga Little, the only female “jackpacker” during the mining boom to deliver food, supplies and dynamite to high altitude mines in Southwest Colorado. The Center of…

What do doctors know about food? Not very much
Health

What do doctors know about food? Not very much

July 9, 2018

Experts say that while most physicians may recognize that diet is influential in health, they don’t learn enough about nutrition in medical school or the training programs that follow.Associated Press…

A tasty summer salad that’s throw-together simple
Food

A tasty summer salad that’s throw-together simple

July 9, 2018

Israeli Couscous Salad With Chickpeas and Herbs.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post That’s why I love a recipe that says, in essence, “Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.” The work is in…

Wild food, plant event to be held Friday
Southwest Life

Wild food, plant event to be held Friday

July 9, 2018

The walk will be led by Turtle Lake Refuge founder Katrina Blair, and dinner will be prepared by Turtle Lake Refuge, with Marcos Wisner and Matt Myers from 11th Street…

The cool thing to do with berries past their prime
Food

The cool thing to do with berries past their prime

July 8, 2018

Berry and Spice Compote, an elegant option for fruit just past its prime.Renee Comet/Washington Post Here’s a quick alternative: Make a compote. Three other ingredients and low heat will help…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

July 8, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 75 years ago:…

In Idaho, Plan B turns into a rewarding journey
Travel

In Idaho, Plan B turns into a rewarding journey

July 8, 2018

My husband and I came up with the spur-of-the-moment itinerary on a road-trip out west last September. We’d planned on hiking in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest but smoke conditions from…

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet Wednesday
Southwest Life

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet Wednesday

July 8, 2018

Susan Ryan, director of archaeology at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, will give a presentation, “Northern Chaco Outliers Project,” and discuss excavations at the Haynie site near Cortez. A social will…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

July 7, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 75 years ago:…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

July 7, 2018

du1-i-syn Vaughn Morris, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, will give a presentation. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for $17.…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

July 7, 2018

du1-i-syn Liz Anderson, ambassador for Shelterbox, will give a presentation.. ShelterBox provides tent housing and supplies for areas in crisis around the world. Those interested to see a ShelterBox tent…

Fort Lewis College to hold Wednesday lecture
Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College to hold Wednesday lecture

July 7, 2018

The lecture is about Millicent Rogers, known as the “Standard Oil Heiress,” who was a legendary woman with an avant-garde taste and played a role in the history of modern…

North Animas Village to hold second presentation
Community

North Animas Village to hold second presentation

July 7, 2018

The neighborhood will provide a support system to help seniors retain independence in their homes and remain active in the community. The objective is to avoid high costs from institutional…