Food
Farm cooperative offers option for Durango-area produce
farmers join forces to provide fresh, local food
Southwest Lifestyle
Health
Suicide by job: Farmers, lumberjacks, fisherman top list
finds enormous differences across occupations
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 YEARS AGO: “Poachers shoot Old Gray Mare: Poachers have mistaken tame animals for deer, and recent casualties include a cow and an old gray mare.” 50 YEARS AGO: “Eric…
Food
Burger King introduces ‘Mac n’ Cheetos,’ defying healthy eating trends
As it happens, analysts say the new creation – called Mac n’ Cheetos – could be the best food mash-up since Taco Bell introduced the Doritos Locos Taco shell in…
Food
The Grapevine: Today’s Spanish wines deserve a second look
Although European and Argentinian wines dominate the industry with excellent quality-to-price ratios, it’s worthwhile to look more closely at Spanish wines. Since the 1970s, Spain has completely turned its industry…
Food
New Vermont GMO law creates uncertainty
Federal legislation could precede state labeling requirement
And the West is History
And the West is History
25 YEARS AGO: “Bayfield Feed and Supply has opened at 24 Mill Street in Bayfield. The store will provide feed for all animals, fencing, vet supplies, and tack.” Most items…
And the West is History
And the West is History
25 YEARS AGO: “La Paloma subdivision, located off Highway 160 on County Road 233, has recently been completed.” Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of…
Travel
Protect your data in the hotel, airport, café while traveling
Travelers use a charging station for their devices at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. Experts say to protect your data in public places confirm that a given Wi-Fi link…
Travel
In smallest national park, liberty’s forgotten son is the star
Thaddeus Kosciuszko a key player in the Revolution
And the West is History
And the West is History
25 YEARS AGO: “Wall to Wall Treasures, a store specializing in antiques and other collectibles, will open Tuesday at 1201 Main Ave.” Most items in this column are taken from…
Religion
Retired pope thanks Francis for focus on mercy
Benedict steals show at unprecedented ceremony in Vatican
Religion
Religion Briefs
The Rev. Debra (Debbie) Metzgar Shew has joined St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Durango and will begin leading worship services at 10:30 a.m. July 10. Shew most recently served as…
Southwest Life
Upper Animas River: A whitewater hidden gem
journey tests boaters' skills, rewards with adventure
Southwest Life
Rico museum captures rich, surprising history
you know about ‘The Acid Plant Incident’ of 1964?
Health
Health Briefs
The Community Health Action Coalition in La Plata County has developed “My Life: Deciding in Advance,” an initiative designed to raise awareness about taking charge of your future health care.…
Health
Smartphone use in the dark causes temporary blindness
In the New England Journal of Medicine, doctors detail separate cases of two women who experienced “transient smartphone blindness” for months. Doctors discovered it was caused when they looked at…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 YEARS AGO: “Plans for fireworks on July 4th have been abandoned. The American Legion could find no businesses willing to co-sponsor the show.” 50 YEARS AGO: “The Durango Chamber…
Food
Juice marinade makes delicious salmon
To avoid fishy-tasting salmon, marinate before cooking to medium-rare using high heat.Melissa d’Arabian/Associated Press An extra bonus? Fatty fish is more filling, too, which means I’m less hungry for snacks…
Food
Durango Farmers Market feeds mind, body and soul
Saturday event as much about socializing as the food
Health
Flu spray fails to protect kids; panel urges shot instead
Federal officials say that AstraZeneca’s nasally-administered FluMist has not been working.Associated Press file Health officials reported recently that the spray performed dismally for the third straight year, while the traditional…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 YEARS AGO: “Dog owners have been notified that dog taxes are due. Tax on male dogs is $3 and females are $5. A dog catcher is on duty and…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 YEARS AGO: “Snow slides ran in the upper Vallecito River valley this spring, and most slides still stretch from hill to hill, except where the river has broken through.”…
Travel
Extreme-heat warnings target tourists in Southwest
alert foreign visitors, warnings come in different languages
Travel
Storied Hawaiian resort – made famous by Elvis – will be reborn
Presley helped make Coco Palms famous