Southwest Lifestyle

75 years ago: “District Judge J.B. O’Rourke ruled that the city of Durango had no right to refuse a building…

September 17, 2015

Southwest Life

Produce Bounty directs fresh food to low-income families

drive directs fresh produce to low-income families

Tech workers turn to ‘forest bathing’ to unplug, recharge

Michele Martaus relaxes in her “Sit Spot” as part of a class called “Unplug and Recharge in Nature: Rejuvenation and…

Health Briefs

Ruby Jo Walker will present a workshop called “Working Skillfully with Depression Through the Lens of the Autonomic Nervous System”…

75 years ago: “Spud Lake surrendered plenty of fine trout to J.G. English, who returned to town with plenty of…

Initiative aims to interest kids in fruits, vegetables

It didn’t, but she did. Later that night, the veggies she helped choose landed in a bowl of homemade chili…

Pumpkin spice

flavor of fall, and a hint of the past

A garden pasta dish that does double duty

This recipe for Orzo Garden Pilaf with Lemon and Herbs can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.Dixie D. Vereen/The…

Acid, fat do wonders for fish

adds fast flavor to tilapia

Ready to embrace a better bread?

The combination of farro, barley and oats give this fig bread recipe a substantial heft.Matthew Mead/Associated Press This is the…

Sangria and tapas? Yes, at Taco Bell

A promotional image shows some of the alcoholic beverages to be offered at a new “Taco Bell Cantina” that will…

Wyoming considers endorsing GMO foods

food producers support federal regulation

Panel backs aspirin for heart health in only certain adults

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued draft guidelines Monday recommending aspirin only if people meet a strict list of…

Reno’s divorce history chronicled in new online exhibit

Packed with more than 1,000 individual documents, photos, magazine articles and audio clips, Reno’s history as the “Divorce Capital of…

“The ‘Flag Posse’ from Fort Lewis College unfurls the flag during welcoming ceremonies for the World Mountain Bike Championships in…

Being ‘PC’ isn’t foolish, it’s respectful

These incidents came in the wake of Donald Trump’s nasty assertion: “I don’t frankly have time for total political correctness.…

50 years ago: “Harold Lloyd, immortal comedian of the silent screen, made a nostalgic pilgrimage to Durango, his former home.…

September 14, 2015

75 years ago: “Thirty-seven were present to enjoy the outing to Mesa Verde National Park of the Garden Club of…

September 13, 2015

Travel

Unplugged and rediscovering the world

and discomforts during a month without technology on Spain’s Camino trail

Travel

United Airlines CEO faces a long list of challenges

Oscar Munoz, a railroad executive and head of United’s audit committee, was named new CEO and president of United Airlines…

Travel

The dirtiest places on an airplane, ranked

Addison Williams vacuums an aisle after arriving passengers deplaned at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Each day, more than 170,000 passengers…

I can’t get drinks – I’m already in some serious friendships

Ugh. Emails like this are flattering, but they fill me with dread. It’s not that I don’t enjoy smart, funny,…

“Gov. Roy Romer, front, joins Ed Zink, left, chairman of the 1990 World Mountain Bike Championships organization committee, and Joel…

Study backs more aggressive treatment of high blood pressure

Results from a new study could alter treatment recommendations for many patients suffering from high blood pressure. The study suggests…

Religion

Catholic church aims to keep Latinos

Georgia, growth among the faithful

Religion

Religion Briefs

SAN FRANCISCO – Pope Francis’ apology for the Roman Catholic Church’s crimes against indigenous peoples has not softened opposition among…

75 years ago: “La Plata County voting in the Colorado primary was generally heavier than was the county’s primary vote…

How to reconnect after a difficult period

A: First of all, I love this question with all of my heart. I love it because while I don’t…