The deal between officials for the United States and Chinese governments grants access to all U.S. apple varieties, instead of just Red Delicious and Golden Delicious. The Washington Apple Commission…
The move comes in response to a 2010 petition from the International Maple Syrup Institute, which represents maple producers in the U.S. and Canada, saying the different grading systems in…
To celebrate the reopening of the newly renovated restaurant, franchisees James and Christine Cooper are offering reduced prices on select menu items from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Discounted…
This peanut honey popcorn has just enough sweetness from a hit of honey to balance the salty peanut flavor.Matthew Mead/Associated Press While fitness buffs sang its praises when it first…
This dairy-free cauliflower soup recipe by J.M. Hirsch is topped with tamari pepitas, or pumpkin seeds.Matthew Mead/Associated Press I certainly was of that misguided mindset when I recently prepared dinner…
“After a long, dry fall, and a couple of false starts, winter really got with it and arrived in Durango on Dec. 20, 1964. It brought street crews out in…
75 years ago: “Raymond Baxter, about 25, was instantly killed when a cave-in occurred in the Hay Gulch coal mine in which he was working.” 50 years ago: “Water content…
People diagnosed with prediabetes are at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Effectively managing prediabetes can help prevent diabetes. Studies have shown the risk of…
75 years ago: “The music concert by members of the Durango High School musical organizations won high praise from the hundreds of people who packed the Smiley Junior High auditorium…
Independent airline reviewers uncover the facts about legroom and cabin measurements on airlines throughout the world.Associated Press file photo Petersen belongs to a small army of independent airline reviewers who…
“Emmit Olbert, Fort Lewis College maintenance supervisor, along with William Thompson and Harvey Probst, senior groundsmen, ready the ice skating area on the reservoir grounds north of campus December 1964.…
Sundance documentary on Scientology derided by religion’s church, believers
75 years ago: “Jim Jones, Durango Studebaker and Terraplane dealer, has received notification that the Studebaker won in every price division in which it competed at the annual Gilmore-Yosemite run,…
Registration is open for a six-week beginning insight-meditation class at Durango Dharma Center. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 17,…
75 years ago: “Fire this morning totally destroyed the two-story apartment house owned by Gus Foch in Mancos. Two families narrowly escaped with their lives.” 50 years ago: “Fort Lewis…
75 years ago: “Durango and vicinity will have the opportunity of seeing the most talked about motion picture that has ever been produced by Hollywood. Of course it is Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s…
“This rather unusual ‘snowman’ has attracted quite a bit of attention from passerby at 774 8th Ave. The masterpiece was completed in December 1964 by Clayton Foster.”Durango Herald file photo…
inspired by last three papal palates
This muffaletta flatbread recipe by Alison Ladman combines pizza and muffaletta, a type of round, Sicilian sesame bread.Matthew Mead/Associated Press So we decided to combine them. In honor of Mardi…
Ham, chipotle chili powder, cumin, thyme and garlic flavor this red beans and rice recipe by Melissa d’Arabian.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Not that we necessarily appreciated it. “It’s a complete protein!”…
Among more than $300,000 of world-class wine stolen and now recovered from the famed Napa Valley restaurant French Laundry were bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, which uses laser and…
Courtesy of Yardbird Eatery Goodbye Christina’s Bar and Grille, hello Chavolos Mexican Restaurant. The restaurant space next to the Best Western on U.S. Highway 160 changed hands Jan. 1 and…
