Travel
Alaska salutes black soldiers’ work on highway
WWII, 4,000 African-Americans in U.S. Army built critical 1,500-mile road
Southwest Lifestyle
Southwest Life
Public comment on Hermosa Creek management plan closes July 10
The northwest side of the Hermosa Creek Wilderness Protection Area, looking toward the west from above Hermosa Creek.Durango Herald file The assessment aims to develop a plan to guide the…
Health
Mercy to offer free class about how to manage prediabetes
Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango Herald file Instructors Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris will give attendees information about how to manage prediabetes and prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes and…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for July 2, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your work routine will be interrupted by something unexpected today. Therefore, give yourself extra time so that you have wiggle room to cope with…
Travel
In Maine, explore water, woods and the arts
But I do venture occasionally from my little paradise to experience other things the state has to offer, whether it’s the coast, a mountain hike, a whitewater adventure or a…
Religion
For evangelicals, generational divide on gay marriage
Younger generation is much more accepting
Religion
Christ the King to offer church camp for kids
du1-i-syn Preschoolers will meet from 9 a.m. to noon, and all other children will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $20 for preschool-age children and $30…
Southwest Life
Neighbors clash over a Colorado chicken farm
Decision could hold implications for rights of farmers, property owners
Horoscopes
Horoscope for July 1, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be patient with co-workers and customers today because it’s all too easy to say something you’ll later regret. Once the words have left your…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for June 30, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Do whatever you can to get better organized because this will please you today. Give yourself the right equipment to do a good job.…
Southwest Life
Mercy Home Health recognized among nation’s top home care agencies
For more than 10 years, HomeCare Elite has annually identified the top 25 percent of Medicare-certified agencies and highlighted the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Mercy Home Health…
Food
Make the ice cream sandwich of your dreams – only assembly is required
Certain ice cream and cookie flavors complement one another
Food
Kale salad a vitamin-rich July Fourth addition
A Red, White and Blue(berry) Kale Salad is a healthful addition to any Independence Day barbecue.Courtesy of Emily Griffin Kale is high in Vitamin K, A and C and iron,…
Food
Oregon joins states where roadkill can be harvested for food
Practice is legal, with certificate, in Colorado
Food
How to make a vegetarian poke that’s a ringer for tuna
Beet and Macadamia Poke.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post. Thankfully, Honolulu-based food writer Martha Cheng has done the research for me, and in “The Poke Cookbook” (Clarkson Potter, 2017) she features a chapter…
Travel
New Trump rules on Cuba travel leaves winners and losers
A man walks past a television set showing U.S. President Donald Trump signing the new Cuba policy, in a living room festooned with images of Cuban leaders at a house…
Health
Hints of some steps that may boost brain health in old age
There are no proven ways to stave off mental decline or dementia, but a new report says there are hints that exercise, controlling blood pressure and some forms of brain…
Food
Chef Profile: From Belgium to crepes on College and Main
Michel Poumay cooks up pastries with personality, professionalism
Southwest Life
Galloping Goose will run on Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
The Galloping Goose makes its way toward Cumbres Pass in 2014.Jim Mimiaga/Cortez Journal The Goose No. 5, based in Dolores, will run variations of the Chama to Antonito route from…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for June 27, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You might overbook yourself today because there are so many things you want to accomplish and so many things you want to say! (You…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for June 26, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Invite the gang over for a barbecue because you will enjoy entertaining at home today. This also is a good day to explore real-estate…
Southwest Life
Lectures to address Native American history in Four Corners
Chaco CanyonDurango Herald file Carrie Heitman will give a presentation called “Of House and Home: Gender, Labor and Liturgy in Chacoan Archaeology” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at Crow…
Southwest Life
Montezuma County commissioners vote to restrict Sage Hen road access
Closure to protect reservoir from invasive species
Health
Drug shows promise against vision-robbing disease in seniors
A microscopic image of a retina shows damage by the so-called “dry” form of age-related macular degeneration. An experimental drug is showing promise against an eye disease that blinds older…
Travel
Summer vacation: Never mind the hike. Where’s the hammock?
Americans, relaxing is top vacation priority
Southwest Life
Hopi dances return to Mesa Verde National Park in July
The Lomayestewa family performs traditional Hopi deer dance at Mesa Verde National Park.Sam Green/Cortez Journal file The family has performed dances each summer at Mesa Verde for nearly 30 years.
Horoscopes
Horoscope for June 25, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a mildly accident-prone day for you, so think before you speak or act. This is not a big deal, but the risk…
Health
Attorney to offer legal consultations for seniors
Durango Herald file Edwards will discuss legal issues, such as living wills, advance directives and estate planning with eligible seniors. To schedule an appointment, call Greta at 382-6428.
Health
Osteoporosis prevention talk to be offered at fairgrounds
Durango Herald file The presentation is free and open to all. Comments and questions are encouraged. For more information, email [email protected].