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Must serve green beans? Make sure they’re delicious
Food

Must serve green beans? Make sure they’re delicious

October 27, 2015

Toasted crumbs are one of five ways to help liven up green beans for the holidays.Matthew Mead/Associated Press It’s not that green beans aren’t perfectly delightful. It’s just that with…

Michelin rates Manresa tops in S.F.
Food

Michelin rates Manresa tops in S.F.

October 27, 2015

Chef David Kinch relies on a partnership with Love Apple Farms to shape much of the restaurant’s menu, which changes daily. Manresa joins four others – Corey Lee’s Benu; Thomas…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

October 27, 2015

75 years ago: “John Fleck of the C.O.D. Laundry is wearing a cast as big as a Russian boot to protect a little toe broken when he banged it against…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

October 26, 2015

75 years ago: “Occupying a cell in the La Plata County Jail is Mary O’Brien, better known up and down Main Avenue as Molly O’Brien (and probably known still better…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

October 25, 2015

75 years ago: “The annual turkey dinner of St. Columba’s Catholic Church was reported a success, with more than 525 people being served, and the beano tables crowded all evening.”…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

October 24, 2015

Workers at Graden’s Mercantile, the largest department store in Durango at the time, stand below merchandise in 1910.Courtesy Animas Museum 75 years ago: An advertisement for Wallace G. Mollette, 127…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

October 23, 2015

75 years ago: “The new 3-cent emancipation stamp, which was to have been released by the post office department on Oct. 20, probably will not be on sale in the…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

October 23, 2015

Dr. Matthew Clark will discuss topics such as euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, withdrawal of life support, palliative care and hospice after the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Nov. 8 at the…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

October 22, 2015

75 years ago: “Folk songs, chiefly spirituals and jubilee songs, formed the basis of the program presented by the Mississippians, a negro quartet which appeared at Smiley. The quartet excelled…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

October 21, 2015

United Blood Services will host these blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3 in the gym of Dolores High School, 1301 Central, Dolores. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

October 21, 2015

75 years ago: “Talk about home beautification. Well, Mrs. C.G. Stanfield of 8th Street and Third Avenue is doing her share. In addition to her present display of beautiful seasonal…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

October 20, 2015

The caption for this picture, from the Oct. 28, 1988 edition, stated: “Bayfield got a head start on Halloween as pumpkins began showing their faces. These five heads, impaled on…

Celery season
Food

Celery season

October 20, 2015

Flavorful fall veggie adds complexity to many dishes

Lighten up Thanksgiving with bacon Brussels sprouts
Food

Lighten up Thanksgiving with bacon Brussels sprouts

October 20, 2015

This recipe for Brussels sprouts with bacon creates crispy sprouts without the added calories of frying.Matthew Mead/Associated Press While the Brussels sprout is incredibly nutritious – as one might expect…

On the side
Food

On the side

October 20, 2015

Durango Nursery and Supply will host its third annual Harvest Fest from 12 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the nursery, 271 Kay Cee Lane, off La Posta Road. The family-friendly…