Southwest Lifestyle

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Fire this morning totally destroyed the two-story apartment house owned by Gus Foch in Mancos. Two families…

January 29, 2015

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Durango and vicinity will have the opportunity of seeing the most talked about motion picture that has…

January 28, 2015

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

“This rather unusual ‘snowman’ has attracted quite a bit of attention from passerby at 774 8th Ave. The masterpiece was…

January 27, 2015

Swiss Guard’s new cookbook reveals Vatican army’s favorites

Swiss Guard’s new cookbook reveals Vatican army’s favorites

inspired by last three papal palates

January 27, 2015

Rethinking muffaletta as a Mardi Gras pizza

Rethinking muffaletta as a Mardi Gras pizza

This muffaletta flatbread recipe by Alison Ladman combines pizza and muffaletta, a type of round, Sicilian sesame bread.Matthew Mead/Associated Press…

January 27, 2015

Pack in protein, save money with healthy beans and rice

Pack in protein, save money with healthy beans and rice

Ham, chipotle chili powder, cumin, thyme and garlic flavor this red beans and rice recipe by Melissa d’Arabian.Matthew Mead/Associated Press…

January 27, 2015

Recovered: $300,000 in stolen fine wine

Recovered: $300,000 in stolen fine wine

Among more than $300,000 of world-class wine stolen and now recovered from the famed Napa Valley restaurant French Laundry were…

January 27, 2015

On the side

Courtesy of Yardbird Eatery Goodbye Christina’s Bar and Grille, hello Chavolos Mexican Restaurant. The restaurant space next to the Best…

January 27, 2015

Flu fighters

to keep your immune system healthy this winter

January 27, 2015

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Fire completely destroyed the Los Banos baths, the large 400-feet square bathhouse owned by Joe Hersch at…

January 26, 2015

Health Briefs

Bona Dea, a local start-up company creating a new product for women experiencing hot flashes and night sweats associated with…

January 25, 2015

Escaping the prison

Escaping the prison

Combination of approaches can revive body, mind

January 25, 2015

She lives without fear – literally

She lives without fear – literally

Disease robs woman of feeling – and that’s a problem

January 25, 2015

Building a better flu vaccine after debacle

Building a better flu vaccine after debacle

This year’s flu vaccine is only 23 percent effective, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To…

January 25, 2015

You’re thinking about fitness all wrong

You’re thinking about fitness all wrong

for wholeness, not just the finish line

January 25, 2015

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Three Durango boys who evidently wanted to see some more of this world without going to the…

January 25, 2015

Making the planet a better place for all of us

Making the planet a better place for all of us

Malala may be the most talked-about young activist, but many other kids have tackled large problems. The recently published book…

January 24, 2015

Saudi single women challenging tradition

Saudi single women challenging tradition

number of those who aren’t married alarming clerics

January 24, 2015

Hunting dinosaurs

Hunting dinosaurs

Utah, road-tripping through land rich with fossils

January 24, 2015

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

“Russ Jones, a Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad worker, welds the boiler on engine No. 476 in the train…

January 24, 2015

Religion Briefs

Religion Briefs

Lisa McCorry will present “Abstinence in the Age of Abundance” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of…

January 23, 2015

Theology of addiction: When to forgive?

Theology of addiction: When to forgive?

facing charges raises question among the faithful

January 23, 2015

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Claude and Jim Pacotti came down from Silverton early in the week as the snow was too…

January 23, 2015

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Durango’s own Sun Valley complete with toboggan slide, ski course, tow-back and hot dog dispensary attracts many…

January 21, 2015

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

75 years ago: BAYFIELD – “The Bayfield students presented the play ‘Black Cats’ at the 100F Hall at Ignacio.” 50…

January 21, 2015

On the side

Courtesy of Ska Brewing Co. Manna Soup Kitchen and the Garden Project of Southwest Colorado are partnering to offer a…

January 20, 2015

Fisheries look to winter lobster during shrimp season shutdown

Fisheries look to winter lobster during shrimp season shutdown

A two-year shutdown of the Maine shrimp season is prompting many lobstermen to remain at sea deeper into the winter,…

January 20, 2015

Turn bean burritos into a Super Bowl party food

Turn bean burritos into a Super Bowl party food

To make burritos into a finger food, use smaller flour tortillas.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Usually, a burrito makes a meal. But…

January 20, 2015

A better butter?

A better butter?

test whether making your own at home is worth the time and effort

January 20, 2015

Home chefs get immersed in sous vide cooking

Home chefs get immersed in sous vide cooking

prices make equipment more accessible

January 20, 2015