Southwest Lifestyle

Health Briefs

Four Corners Health Care Center and Junction Creek Rehabilitation, 2911 Junction St., announces its certification in the Music and Memory…

March 8, 2015

Health

The world is high on sugar

obvious, not-so-obvious sources, it’s killing us

March 8, 2015

Health

Make that 2 chicken pox shots

Schools update vaccine rules; Durango district reviewing policy

March 8, 2015

Health

Can’t seem to focus? Maybe you’re a creative genius

In January, scientists at Northwestern announced they had found the first physiological evidence of a connection between creative thinking and…

March 8, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Dr. and Mrs. BJ Ochsner presided at their home informally when they entertained at a musical. Guests…

March 8, 2015

Southwest Life

Post ‘Breaking Bad,’ N.M. fertile ground for TV, film

Gabe Sachs, right, executive producer of NBC’s “The Night Shift,” watches the filming of an episode at Albuquerque Studios. Almost…

March 7, 2015

Family

Maryland decision on ‘free range’ kids roils parents

Parents let children walk on their own

March 7, 2015

And the West is History

This bird’s-eye view of Fort Lewis College appeared in the May 12, 1963 paper.Durango Herald file photo 75 years ago:…

March 7, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “City manager O.W. Harrah stated that if there are any men, women or children who own dogs…

March 6, 2015

Religion

Yearbooks bring two religions together

Project started by cataloging Jewish residents in Michigan

March 6, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Dawenwalker will give a talk called “Explaining Paganism: One Woman’s Perspective” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship…

March 6, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “United Press news sources reveal that the appropriation for the Vallecito project was increased to $400,000 in…

March 5, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Durango’s first Cub Scout pack was organized with the Presbyterian church as sponsor. Cub Scouts are 9,…

March 4, 2015

And the West is History

“‘Didn’t hurt a bit! Just tickled!’ That’s the way most youngsters felt after their throats were treated in a mass…

March 3, 2015

Food

African tagine makes delicious vegetable stew

The African cooking vessel called a tagine is a predecessor of the modern slow cooker.Deb Lindsey/The Washington Post Don’t you…

March 3, 2015

Food

On the side

Durangoans Peter Pizzoferrato and Anna Hollowell of Fresh Pressed Olive Oil are crowing over taking a third-place win for their…

March 3, 2015

Food

Lemon-pepper roasted pork that should have been chicken

This recipe for Lemon-Pepper Roasted Pork Tenderloin features coarse black pepper, kosher salt, dried thyme, garlic powder and lemon zest.Matthew…

March 3, 2015

Food

Restaurant psychology: How they are getting you to spend more

A customer places an order at a Starbucks, where the area by the cash registers often is crowded with little extras…

March 3, 2015

Food

Cafe mediocre

coffee is everywhere, but Americans want value, convenience

March 3, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Members of the DeMolay Mothers’ Club were delightfully entertained when they were bidden by the Rainbow Mothers…

March 2, 2015

Health

Health Briefs

The Workplace Health & Wellness Ambassador Training “Worksite Wellness 101” will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at…

March 1, 2015

Health

A first: Muscles, nerves control bionic hands

‘I can do almost everything with it’

March 1, 2015

Health

Peanut exposure prevents allergy

infants protein cuts risk

March 1, 2015

Health

College’s trials test health

FLC, center supports stressed students’ well-being

March 1, 2015

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Game Warden Vic = of Bayfield said that the Animas River from the Bondad bridge on down…

March 1, 2015

Travel

Canada’s Powder Highway: 1 circuit, 8 ski resorts

The circuit links eight mountain resorts and many times more Nordic, heli- and cat-ski operations across 420 miles. “There’s very…

February 28, 2015

Travel

Flight to euphoria

Heli-skiing in Idaho’s refined, electrifying Sun Valley

February 28, 2015

Family

Allow children space to follow their passions

“Coe-uhl, don’t tell us!” Rose roars, her feet kicking out of a handstand, crashing down on her rat’s cage. Snark…

February 28, 2015

Family

Family celebrating one month with identical triplets

Lauren and Michael Whiteley sit with their boys Nolan, 2, left, Lucas, 3, and identical triplets Alexander, Timothy and Nicholas…

February 28, 2015

And the West is History

“This aerial view showing the location of snow courses and planned developments of the Purgatory Ski Area appeared in January…

February 28, 2015