Southwest Lifestyle

Health

Less care, better health

we have too much medical care?

April 5, 2015

Health

New drugs knock down cancer

Colorado hospital on leading edge of its treatment, cure

April 5, 2015

Health

The colic conundrum

of theories, no answers for persistent crying

April 5, 2015

Health

Exercise in the ICU may speed your recovery

of the sickest can benefit from it

April 5, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Seashells from the beach at Lido, Venice, marked the places of guests at dinner and also made…

April 5, 2015

Travel

In Portland, airport carpet turns celebrity

famous by the ‘foot-selfie,’ design inspires beer, socks

April 4, 2015

Travel

Showing their age

National Park Service aims to repair decay, build new generation of visitors

April 4, 2015

Travel

Airbnb now booking Americans in Cuba

For a half-century, the U.S. trade embargo has blocked such businesses from entering the Cuban market. In January, however, the…

April 4, 2015

Family

U.S. foreign adoptions reach lowest mark since 1982

The department’s report for the 2014 fiscal year shows 6,441 adoptions from abroad, down from 7,094 in 2013 and about…

April 4, 2015

And the West is History

This one-cent postcard depicts Perin’s Peak in 1923. Note the small cabin complex in the foreground.Courtesy Center of Southwest Studies<br><br>http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/images/P001/P00110756.htm…

April 4, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The residents of Animas City have been increasingly annoyed of late by an apparent resumption of speeding…

April 3, 2015

Religion

Are you a once-a-year worshipper?

reflects on Easter attendance – the ‘Super Bowl’ at her church

April 3, 2015

Religion

Easter weekend services

All Saints Anglican Church, Fort Lewis College Chapel on Rim Drive. Holy Communion service 10 a.m. Calvary Presbyterian Church of…

April 3, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Congregation Har Shalom will host a Farewell Party and Appreciation Celebration for Herb and Enid Brodsky for their many contributions…

April 3, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Mae’s Beauty Salon changed hands when Mrs. Frances Risley purchased the holding from the former owner. The…

April 2, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Durango is fairly well populated with Fort Lewis College students this week, this being the week of…

April 1, 2015

And the West is History

A company car is decorated for a Fourth of July parade in 1916.Courtesy of Animas Museum 75 years ago: “Work…

March 31, 2015

Food

First lady asks children to step up for healthy lunch challenge

First lady Michelle Obama watches as schoolchildren as prepare lunch at the White House in October. The first lady’s Healthy…

March 31, 2015

Food

Maine legislator looks to cap scallop harvest as fishery prospers

The state’s meaty scallops – harvested by drag boats or fishermen who dive for them in frigid waters – are…

March 31, 2015

Food

Keeping the faith?

balance ancient traditions with modern cuisine

March 31, 2015

Food

On the side

It’s Easter this weekend, and of course everyone needs a chocolate bunny. Carly Snider, owner of Animas Chocolate Co. on…

March 31, 2015

Food

Thick or thin, asparagus is best when it’s fresh

Pureed vegetables and one potato add the creaminess to this recipe for Asparagus Soup with Tarragon.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Truth is,…

March 31, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Fishing for suckers now is permissible in the four streams in La Plata and Archuleta counties.” 50…

March 30, 2015

Health

Doctors push straight talk as death nears

aim to open honest discussions about care

March 29, 2015

Health

Health Briefs

Missy Rodey has been honored as the 2015 Health Hero by the Community Health Action Coalition. Rodey has been involved…

March 29, 2015

Health

Is food your reward?

so, you can learn to avoid post-workout overeating

March 29, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Good news for Durango. U.S. Senator Edwin C. Johnson stated via wire, ‘Glad to advise you that…

March 29, 2015

Travel

Tulsa reinvents itself as a hipster haven

Artisans find their niche in this Midwestern city

March 28, 2015

Travel

Wild, cold, irresistible

Antarctica draws adventurous, well-heeled travelers

March 28, 2015

Family

Parents seeking urban lifestyles for kids

Families are leaving suburbs for the city – Denver, too

March 28, 2015