Consider adding one of these audacious autumnal experiences to your calendar: a squirrel cook off in Arkansas, ukulele festival in Florida, caterpillar races in North Carolina or the annual wife-carrying…
White Christians, once predominant in the country’s religious life, now make up only 43 percent of the population, according to the Public Religion Research Institute, or PRRI, a polling organization…
Vytenis Andriukaitis, the official in charge of health and food safety for the European Commission, said Tuesday in Estonia that only four countries in the 28-nation EU haven’t had eggs…
Bowmore 12 Whiskey on the rocks (with custom carved ice) at Chicken Whiskey, a South American restaurant in Washington, D.C.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post That’s the almost true story behind a paper…
50 years ago: The new schedule for Mesa Verde National Park was effected and would remain in effect through Sept. 16, according to Jack Rudy, chief park archaeologist. Most items…
In the lunchroom at #1 Child Enrichment Center in Greeley though, their children already seem understand what’s good for them. They declare their enthusiasm for food choices other kids resist.…
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Today’s Full Moon might create problems for romance. It also might make people agitated with sporting events and social situations. My advice to you…
Tyler Hoyt is a regular at the Durango Farmers Market. He owns Green Table Farm in Mancos.Mia Rupani/Durango Herald Herald Staff Writer Tyler Hoyt’s interest in farming started after a…
75 years ago: The Durango civilian defense school for training of air raid wardens and other auxiliary units of the defense corps would be started Sept. 15, with classes held…
I like to think I’m always up for adventure – I’ve taken overnight trains across India and smoked Cuban cigars in Havana. So this experience sounded fun in a campy…
Fig and Brie Omelets.John McDonnell/Washington Post This recipe allows us to enjoy them two ways: fresh and jammy. Quartered and tossed with arugula, olive oil and a splash of lime…
Kensington Palace says Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their third child. Kate Middleton is suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, or severe morning sickness. The condition…
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): During the next six weeks, you’ll want to party hard! Plan for a vacation, or enjoy sporting events. However, it’s important to be patient…
Paul Black, center, owner of Pine River Hops, feeds hops into a portable harvester on Wednesday as Kevin Lombard, left, associate professor with New Mexico State University Agriculture Center, in…
Austin Lashley of Avalanche Brewing Co. holds up the People’s Choice Award at the 2017 San Juan Brewfest. The Silverton-based brewery won the award by popular vote.Courtesy of San Juan…
A new study on coffee has found that caffeine may make us crave sweets more strongly.David Ryder/Bloomberg Caffeine gives us an energy jolt because it blocks receptors in our brain…
75 years ago: Haviland Lake, a “spawning and rearing pond,” was abandoned by the state game and fish commission, to be turned into a game warden’s headquarters. The commission decided…
Associated Press file During open enrollment, almost all legal United States and Colorado residents who are not eligible for Health First Colorado (Medicaid) or Medicare can enroll in a health…
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): People notice you today. This might surprise you, and it also might surprise other people. Be patient when dealing with authority figures, because they…
75 years ago: Local rationing board officials released an announcement to “housewives who secure sugar for canning purposes,” which said that they must limit their sugar use to “one pound…
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Advance Care Planning refers to the expression and documentation of future health care decisions. Attendees must be 18 or older. Medical and legal experts will help participants with documents, including…
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You will be clear about what you want during discussions about real estate, home or family matters. You will say what you mean, and…
75 years ago: Coordinator of inter-American affairs, Nelson Rockefeller, urged that United States products continue to be advertised in “the other Americas,” despite war restrictions. He said, “the problem of…
Fred Bryant will speak about history and conservation ethics at the King Ranch. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to all. For more information, call 259-2402.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Something unusual might occur at home today. Small appliances might stop working, or minor breakages could occur. Perhaps you’ll decide to rearrange your furniture.…
One of the medicinal plants found on the San Juan National Forest is osha (Ligusticum porteri), a slow-growing, perennial member of the parsley family. Osha is found in the southern…
