Southwest Lifestyle
Religion
Historic Iron Church in Istanbul reopens after restoration
In Sunday’s opening ceremony, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the 120-year-old Sveti Stefan Church remains the “single example” of a church built on an iron skeleton. The cross-shaped Bulgarian…
Health
Robot duck’s aim: Helps kids with cancer via power of play
The duck, developed by robotics expert Aaron Horowitz and his company, is undergoing testing and is expected to be widely distributed by the end of this year. Horowitz said he…
Travel
As Olympics approach, things to know about Pyeongchang
With the Olympics just a few weeks away, here are some answers to questions about Pyeongchang and the Korean Peninsula: Q: Is the Korean Peninsula safe? A: Yes, with a…
Southwest Life
New Mexico teacher develops braille code for Navajo
Carol Green, who began developing vision problems as a child and is now a teacher for blind and visually impaired students in Farmington, developed a system of raised dots that…
Food
Dolores farmers market grows in winter
New vendors join longtime sellers at Four Seasons Greenhouse
Food
Wine trends for 2018: Cans, kegs, natural wines and more
Packaging: We can expect more wines in kegs, boxes and cans rather than the traditional bottles. Not that bottles will be tossed away, by any means. The alternatives are a…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for January 10, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The next three weeks are a fabulous time to study and learn something new. You also might want to make travel plans for the…
Food
In ice cream war, upstarts grab freezer space from Ben & Jerry’s
Now the newbies themselves are going head to head. Yasso, the maker of frozen Greek yogurt bars, is launching a line of pints in a direct challenge to Halo Top,…
Food
Durango School District’s farm-to-school program brings the beef
Distribution center improves affordability, safety of cafeteria food
Religion
Pope on Epiphany: Don’t make money, career your whole life
Pope Francis incenses the altar as he celebrates an Epiphany Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Saturday. Francis, in a homily Saturday to mark Epiphany, said people…
Health
IV bag shortage has hospitals scrambling to treat flu
A nurse administers an I.V. push of antibiotics to Alice McDonald at ProMedica Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. A nasty flu season is hitting U.S. hospitals already scrambling to maintain…
Travel
Snow, avalanche risks strand 13,000 tourists in Switzerland
With nearby roads, trains, cable cars, ski slopes and hiking trails into the town closed, Swiss authorities deployed helicopters to ferry some tourists to a nearby village to escape the…
Food
This black bean dish will make you forget how cold it is outside
Caribbean Black Beans with Sauteed Plantains.Goran Kosanovic/Washington Post The first time I tried the technique at home was when following a recipe from the great J. Kenji López-Alt, the food-science…
Southwest Life
Rare snowy owl spotted at Lake Pueblo State Park
The Pueblo Chieftain reports the bird, typically found in the Arctic region of North America, was first spotted at Lake Pueblo’s South Marina on Monday. Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for January 9, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Travel for pleasure will delight you today. In addition, look for ways to maximize opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine, the law and higher…
Health
Rowing, rebounders, boxing among 2018’s top fitness trends
Working out at home There are tons of amazing streaming options out there and the new offering from former SLT star Bethany C. Meyers is worth checking out. be.come is…
Southwest Life
Public invited to archaeological talk about field trips
Durango Herald file A social time will start at 6:30 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting and presentation by Richard Robinson at 7 p.m. Robinson is a longtime member…
Travel
New museums, destinations and openings around the US in 2018
This undated rendering provided by bioLinia and Paul Murdoch Architects depicts the Tower of Voices, which is scheduled to open in September at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Stoystown,…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for January 8, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): All your dealings with others will be super smooth today. However, your efforts to make improvements at work might be met with resistance. GEMINI…
Community
Quilters to meet Thursday
A social time with snacks will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 6 p.m. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, call Roberta…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: The Breen Grange scheduled its regular meeting. A lecturer would conduct a panel about tractors, their care and use. 50 years ago: Durango School District 9-R reconsidered…
Community
Overeaters Anonymous to meet at Alano
If food is problem for you; if you eat when you’re not hungry; if you binge, purge or restrict; or if weight is affecting your life, you are invited to…
Southwest Life
Teaching prisoners, one letter at a time
Alamosa women help inmates unlock new worlds through correspondence program
Travel
When it’s cold out, embrace solitude in Yosemite
Revel in the park’s scenery without summer’s crowds
Health
I tried mindfulness to quit drinking. It actually worked.
Practicing just 11 minutes of mindfulness – like paying attention to your breath – helped heavy drinkers cut back, according to a study out of University College London.Associated Press file…
Health
Free thyroid assessments offered Friday
Utter The thyroid gland, known as the “master gland of metabolism,” controls the ability to make energy. Poor thyroid function can cause fatigue, depression, weight-gain, digestive problems and other health…
Southwest Life
Mesa Verde plans prescribed fire in January
The 1-acre fire will burn in the Chapin Mesa area between Jan. 8 and Jan. 31 and will dispose of gamble oak, piñon and juniper created during fuel-reduction projects last…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for January 7, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You might encounter difficulties with bosses on the job this morning. Don’t ask for permission or approval. It’s better to wait until Monday. Be…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: There were 51 people present at Allison Sunday school, and officers for the coming year were elected at the end of the lesson, including Mrs. Pete H.…