Southwest Lifestyle
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…
Religion
Methodists trying to prevent split over gay rights
commission to spend 2 years reviewing policy
Religion
Religion Briefs
The Rev. Tim Orlowski and five other members of Christ the King Lutheran Church will be taking a mission trip to Iglesia Israel Lutheran congregation in Playa Grande Ixcan Quiche,…
Southwest Life
Colorado Treasure Hunts hides cash in La Plata County
‘If you find it, it’s yours,’ says founder of group
Southwest Life
Earth Briefs
Durango Nature Studies will explore the history and importance of storytelling Saturday evening at the Durango Nature Center. Anthony Reinert will lead a campfire program about storytelling in ancient and…
Southwest Life
Artifact looting, vandalism surge in southeastern Utah
Public, private partnership aims to foil thieves
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Dolores citizens have been up in arms over the false report circulated by the various news agencies about alleged flood conditions in the section and particularly in…
Food
Chickpeas, grilled cheese make for a robust salad
This chickpea and farro salad combines savory roasted chickpeas with grilled halloumi cheese and nutty cooked farro for a light but hearty spring dish.J.M. Hirsch/Associated Press In this case, we…
Food
Couple’s return to meat sparks vegan uproar
Activists push boycott of California restaurant group
And the West is History
And the West is History
50 years ago: “Sixteen youths involved in an egg-throwing incident April 5 and their parents appeared before Dist. Judge James M. Noland Tuesday evening in La Plata County District Court…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “The guys and gals will rally ’round Tuesday when there will be big doings at Trimble. Deciding that, how the time is ripe to taste samples of…
And the West is History
And the West is History
25 years ago: “Only about a dozen people turned out Wednesday night at an open house hosted by representatives from Bullock, Smith and Partners, the group conducting a site analysis…
Travel
Giants of the deep star in San Diego exhibit
It’s a whale of an exhibition – literally. “Whales: Giants of the Deep,” an exhibition with multiple participatory activities that will be at the San Diego Natural History Museum through…
Religion
Religion Briefs
St. Columba Parish invites Catholics who may be considering a return to the church to further explore their faith through the Landings program. A small group of active parishioners who…
Religion
World’s Methodists grapple with issues of human sexuality
Delegates convene for global conference
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: ”’Wide open’ gambling in Durango was demanded by Nate Stein, local clothing merchant, when he appeared before the Durango Round Table last night to ask that the…
Health
Free dental clinics to serve students in La Plata County
Program aims to help more than 100 kids this month
Health
Health Briefs
Mercy Regional Medical Center will offer a free Education Fair from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday in conference rooms C and D on the garden level, 1010 Three Springs…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: ”Interspersed with the more serious aspects of the Hermosa trail riders’ trip Sunday were a number of humorous incidents which furnished considerable entertainment and a basis for…
Food
The Grapevine: Step past the ordinary to explore a wide world of whites
The change of seasons not only brings green grass, blossoms, allergies and flip-flops but the opportunity to explore an array of new wines. We’ll always love our chardonnays, pinot grigios…
Food
Pasta salad will turn ramp haters into lovers
One of the first vegetables to appear in farmers markets and on chefs’ menus after a winter of tubers and citrus, the ramps in this pasta salad recipe are wild…