Southwest Lifestyle
Southwest Life
Xeric landscaping limits water use, not colorful, satisfying plant options
It is hard to remember (unless you were here in 2002 and 2003) another period of time that was as dry as this year and last fall. Whether you are…
Food
How to roast peppers – the unsung heroes of your produce bin
The grocery store offers plenty of jarred options, but roasting them at home is ideal when you need just one or two of a single type, or when you need…
And the West is History
And the West is History
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:…
And the West is History
And the West is History
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:…
Southwest Life
Fire retardant used on wildfires evolves to ease environmental impact
Chemicals in slurry have come a long way, Forest Service says
Community
FEMA awards funds to La Plata County
Qualifying organizations can apply for grant funding. Applications are due at noon July 16. The local Emergency Food and Shelter board will meet to review applications and allocate funding at…
Food
Farmers Market Profile: Pitts Family Ranch hopes new land will increase market
uses regenerative farming to maintain healthy animals
Health
Health official who urged abstinence says views have changed
Dr. Robert Redfield Jr., director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, once known for condemning condoms and clean needles, now pledges to use all tools to end AIDS…
Travel
Hawaii bans sale of sunscreens with coral-harming chemicals
Hawaii Gov. David Ige applauds after signing legislation in Honolulu on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, banning the sale of sunscreens containing two chemicals believed to harm coral reefs. The law…
Community
Overeaters Anonymous meetings relocate
Meetings, which are open all who want to stop eating compulsively, are held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. For more information, call Heather at 769-2739.
Community
Durango High School 1978 reunion scheduled
For updates and more information, call 799-2578, email [email protected] or visit the Facebook group page at https://bit.ly/2BsYEVl.
Community
La Plata County caregivers sought by organization
Certified caregivers are professionals, family members and neighbors who seek knowledge and education to effectively and safely care for others. Scholarships are available. For more information call 335-8885 or visit…
Food
Smiley Market hopes to act as entryway into Durango’s marketplace
farmers market may expand in the future
Religion
Indianapolis church cages Holy Family in immigration protest
The statues were erected Tuesday morning outside Christ Church Cathedral on downtown Indianapolis’ Monument Circle and surrounded by the fencing. The Episcopalian church’s dean and rector, the Rev. Stephen Carlsen,…
Religion
Australian bishop sentenced to year’s detention for cover-up
Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson arrives for sentencing at Newcastle Local Court in Newcastle on July 3, 2018. Wilson, the most senior Roman Catholic cleric in the world to be convicted…
Health
Fresh grounds for coffee: Study shows it may boost longevity
Associated Press file<br><br>A 10-year study released July 2, 2018, shows that coffee drinkers had a lower risk of death than abstainers, including those who downed at least eight cups daily.…
Religion
How Catholic women fought against Vatican’s prohibition on contraceptives
Associated Press file While much attention is focused on the epic battle between theologians and the institutional church, which undoubtedly was significant, as a historian of Catholic women, I find…
Travel
Leaving technology behind on vacation in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Sharon Zimmerman passes through the cow pasture at Iron Stone Acres on her way to the property’s swimming pond. Local families often visit the spring-fed pool, swimming alongside visitors to…
Health
Exercise and obesity are both rising in U.S.
A man runs along the Schuylkill River on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia. In may seem like a contradiction, but more U.S. adults say they are exercising at the same time…
And the West is History
And the West is History
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 25 years ago:…
Food
These cherry pies are buttery, crispy and tart – and they fit in the palm of your hand
Fried Sweet Cherry Pies.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post In my mind’s eye, that hand pie was tangy and had a shatteringly crisp crust. It was showered with confectioner’s sugar and tasted like…
And the West is History
And the West is History
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 25 years ago:…
Health
Loss of income can change health insurance status
People may qualify for Medicaid in 2018 if their income for the year falls under these amounts: single person, $16,750; couple, $22,700; family of three, $28,676; and family of four,…
Southwest Life
Owl flyover prompts a second look at Arizona mine
Wildlife managers revisit the impact of an expanding mining operation
Travel
Russia’s Winter Olympic city turns into a World Cup playground
On the Black Sea, Sochi is Russia’s summertime playground and looks more like Southern California or Miami Beach than Siberia. World Cup fans have been taking advantage of the beaches,…
Southwest Life
San Juan Mountains Association hike to explore butterflies, wildflowers
Participants should be prepared for any kind of weather and bring water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, rain gear and appropriate shoes. Advanced registration is required for this event held in partnership…
Food
China tariffs could erode remaining US shark fin business
Shark fins are available for sale at $480 and $495 a pound in 2011 at a store in Chinatown in San Francisco. A new set of Chinese tariffs on U.S.…
Food
Jack Daniel’s prices increase in Europe because of tariffs
The EU is taxing a range of U.S. imports, including whiskey, in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to slap tariffs on European steel and aluminum. Phil Lynch, a spokesman…