Southwest Lifestyle

Grown sisters don’t respect their mother
Family

Grown sisters don’t respect their mother

January 9, 2016

A: I see the need for interventions on both micro and macro fronts. First, the micro: When they are in your presence, don’t tolerate their slights. Change subjects, give looks,…

Don’t try to socialize your shy 3-year old
Family

Don’t try to socialize your shy 3-year old

January 9, 2016

A: Thank you for this question, because many parents ask me about this. And when I read this, I see two questions: One is about introversion and one is about…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

January 9, 2016

In this March 1989 photo, “Biff McCabe, a student at Fort Lewis College, demonstrates a hand plant on the wall of a halfpipe at Purgatory Ski Area, where competition wraps…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

January 8, 2016

75 years ago: “Waxy Snowmen, candle-top hats, lighted a Christmas table of white and silver and marked the places for guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. McDevitt at dinner.” 50…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

January 8, 2016

St. Columba Parish invites the community to join in a Rosary Day for Life from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 22 in the church, 1800 East Second Ave. The…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

January 7, 2016

75 years ago: “Fire did some damage to the Park School building before it was gotten under control by the Durango Fire Department. The flames apparently started from chimney sparks.”…

Health Brief
Health

Health Brief

January 6, 2016

An introduction to mindfulness meditation and to practices for coping more effectively with stress, illness and pain will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 19 on the first…

Fitness fads that are likely to fade out in 2016
Health

Fitness fads that are likely to fade out in 2016

January 6, 2016

In 2016, the fitness industry is more likely to promote high-intensity workouts rather than steady-state standbys like treadmill running and elliptical machines.Herald file photo Some gadgets or workouts have been…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

January 6, 2016

75 years ago: “The district attorney filed confidence game charges against Jimmie Jones, erst-while Ignacio town marshal. Bond was fixed at $1,500. Jones is charged with passing a $663 bad…

My Tinder date with ‘Pharma bro’ Martin Shkreli
Family

My Tinder date with ‘Pharma bro’ Martin Shkreli

January 6, 2016

Martin and I matched on Tinder after he “super-liked” me. (I know, SWOON. It felt almost like those days of old-fashioned courtship.) This was shortly after the news broke that…

A spicy tale of chipotles, chicken and slow cookers
Food

A spicy tale of chipotles, chicken and slow cookers

January 5, 2016

Readily available at most grocery stores, canned chipotles in adobo sauce add kick to this slow cooker chicken chili from a recipe by Katie Workman.Matthew Mead/Associated Press The easiest way…

Country of origin taken off meat labels
Food

Country of origin taken off meat labels

January 5, 2016

In a major victory for the meat industry, Congress repealed a meat labeling law last month that required retailers to include the animal’s country of origin on packages of pork…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

January 5, 2016

“Mickey Hogan, president of the Durango Ski Club, and his family were the first in line to buy a season ticket for the Purgatory ski area in November 1965. From…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

January 4, 2016

75 years ago: “Music club carolers who brought happiness and pleasure to many listeners as they paused to sing around their prettily lighted Christmas tree as it moved from one…

What to do if science is your passion
Travel

What to do if science is your passion

January 2, 2016

Nordic ski instructor Tim Buckley, left, stresses the importance of stretching as he works with beginning classic cross country skiing students from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Fairbanks, Alaska.…

Immerse yourself in San Francisco’s rich culture
Travel

Immerse yourself in San Francisco’s rich culture

January 2, 2016

But if it’s been awhile since you were here, you’ll be wowed by the Ferry Building’s transformation. Here’s a rundown on attractions old, new and refurbished in one of the…