Southwest Lifestyle
Food
Like it or not, tropical flavored beers are hot
brewers report record sales of fruity, citrusy IPAs
Food
Zingy salad is fast, healthy picnic lunch
This lemon-pesto chicken salad gets its garlicky-herbaceous flavor from pre-made pesto.Melissa d’Arabian/Associated Press Over the years, we’ve become picnicking experts. My top two pieces of advice on picnic-planning are keep…
And the West is History
And the West is History
50 years ago: “Major Jim French received an engraved airplane piston yesterday ‘commemorating the last scheduled DC-3 flight on the original Frontier route.’ The DC-3 made its last scheduled flight…
Health
Brain scans reveal hidden consciousness in patients
A standard brain scanning technique is showing promise for helping doctors distinguish between patients in a vegetative state and those with hidden signs of consciousness.Associated Press file A study released…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society and friends gathered for a picnic on Reservoir Hill Tuesday night. The pungency of steaming chili, cooked over an open fire,…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “As the janitor at Durango High School prepared to haul down the flag that flapped at the top of the pole at the corner of the high…
Travel
Italy’s history, people surprise and delight Durango travelers
Witches, mysterious seafarers among the many discoveries
Religion
Religion Briefs
Christ the King Lutheran Church will celebrate the season of Pentecost and the “birth of the Church.” The “birthday” party will be held from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday. The…
Religion
The good news: Attend church services, live longer
Frequent attendance tied to health benefits
Southwest Life
Southwest Life Briefs
Fort Lewis College has joined the Partnership for a Healthier America, which offers guidelines and programming for nutrition and physical activity. This initiative will affect more than 1 million students,…
Family
Four Corners parents log long miles for kids’ activities
Lisa Vila Fischetti of Telluride was in Durango last weekend with her 6-year-old daughter, Ella, for a girls lacrosse tournament at the Riverview Sports Complex. Instead of waking up at…
Southwest Life
New Mexico rehabilitates aging, historic theaters
Entertainment hubs seen as opportunity for economic boost
Health
Loss for words can be rare brain disorder, not Alzheimer’s
Robert Voogt uses the communication device MiniTalk to answer questions during a news conference. Voogt cannot speak because he suffers from primary progressive aphasia, a brain disorder sometimes confused with…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Fire of unknown origin Sunday night completely razed the Falfa Mercantile company store at Falfa, despite the efforts of a group of neighbors who rallied to fight…
Food
The Grapevine: Not-so-subtle differences divide lovers of white wine
Both aficionados are quick to claim which wine graces their glass and why. Of course, there also are the less common “I-like-it-all” white wine drinkers. To better understand each group’s…
Food
Bakers seek new law for R.I.’s beloved biscuits
is key ingredient in traditional Italian cookies
And the West is History
And the West is History
50 years ago: “Architect George King today released for bidding the plans and specifications for the proposed $150,000 Durango Public Library remodeling and new addition. The bids will be opened…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “While the general Colorado fishing season opens Sunday, no fishing will be allowed at Electra Lake. The fishing season at Electra Lake will not begin until June…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “A colorful pageant was enacted Friday at Smiley Junior High School when pupils of First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth grades of Durango presented their annual Spring…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Posting of flag men at the front and at the rear of each flock or herd of driven stock, on the highway, are requested by Courtesy Patrolman…