Southwest Lifestyle

And the West is History

75 years ago: “A new plane has been added to the group at the Durango airport with John Kelling’s purchase…

June 23, 2015

Food

Focus on the sangria

others worry about the burgers

June 23, 2015

Food

A classic fried fish sandwich

This versatile and crazy-delicious po’boy fries up on the stovetop in a flash.Matthew Mead/Associated Press As a gentle reminder, we…

June 23, 2015

Food

Turkey burgers can be tasty

Goat cheese and grilled peaches add needed moisture to turkey burgers that tend to be dry.Matthew Mead/Associated Press That’s because…

June 23, 2015

Food

Outside the box

Durango chef’s unconventional education serves him well

June 23, 2015

Food

Grocers: Vt. GMO law could cost $10M in fines a day

Lawsuit seeks to block labeling requirement

June 23, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Though all outside work has been completed and the electricity has been hooked up at the golf…

June 22, 2015

Health

Doctors propose tool to help gauge the value of cancer drugs

Gerry Broome/Associated Press file photo<br><br>Chemotherapy is administered to a cancer patient via intravenous drip at a hospital in Durham, N.C.…

June 22, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Stitching and visiting which form an everlasting affinity, are being enjoyed at the home of Mrs. James…

June 21, 2015

Travel

Below the rim

hiking the Grand Canyon, plan ahead to savor this test of endurance

June 20, 2015

Travel

No. 1 ranking not welcomed by all

in Hawaiian beach town worry tourists will ruin its charm

June 20, 2015

Travel

Why does your return trip feel shorter?

Researchers test our perception of time

June 20, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “With most of them wearing old clothes Rotarians and guests from neighboring town and cities were entertained…

June 20, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Mary Ocken will give a talk called “The Inner Journey Home” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship…

June 19, 2015

Religion

Pope challenges world to clean up filth

Encyclical adds moral imperative to addressing climate change

June 19, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The Durango City Council, backed by the expressed opinion of a number of prominent Durango citizens, took…

June 19, 2015

Health

Fitness trackers are hot, but do they really help?

Sales of fitness trackers are climbing, but researchers and medical experts say there is little hard evidence that the devices…

June 18, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “CCC camp SCS8-N now at San Ysidro, New Mexico will be moved to Durango. Moving to Durango…

June 18, 2015

Family

Looking for last-minute gifts for Dad?

A single tie or bow tie can be custom ordered – designed, printed, cut out and sewn – for $45…

June 18, 2015

Health

Health Briefs

Eileen Wasserbach is the new chairwoman of the Community Health Action Coalition board. Wasserbach, who also is the executive director…

June 17, 2015

Health

Look at how much weight we’ve gained since the 1960s

We're eating less-healthy food, we're eating more of it, and we're not moving around as much: the consequences. Illustrates WEIGHT…

June 17, 2015

Southwest Life

Creepy crawlies

frightful, marvelous monsters in our own backyard

June 17, 2015

Health

Guess what, baby! We’re coming back

U.S. births pick up after seven years

June 17, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Under the direction of H.A. Sabin, dairyman at Fort Lewis College, extensive improvements have been made in…

June 17, 2015

Health

Campers enjoy front-row seat to emergency-response drama

camp gives kids look at medical careers

June 17, 2015

Family

8 ways to keep your sanity when transitioning to two kids

Thankfully, we are going to the gym, where there’s a first-class child care program that my toddler boy loves. He…

June 16, 2015

Food

Potato salad + deviled eggs = love

For best results, make this potato salad a day ahead, to allow the flavors to marry.Matthew Mead/Associated Press This also…

June 16, 2015

Food

This July 4, ditch the dogs

Bratwurst grinders with apple, cheddar and sauerkraut are a flavorful departure from standard hot dogs.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Let’s start with…

June 16, 2015

Food

Impossible? Vegan cheese tastes like real deal

In fact, Kite Hill’s dairy-free “cheeses” taste so authentic, Whole Foods Markets actually sells them alongside its real deal Parmesans…

June 16, 2015

Food

Food snobs toss good produce

cites fussiness, fear of illness

June 16, 2015