Southwest Lifestyle

75 years ago: “Those listening to the NBC weather forecast last night heard that Durango was the coldest reported city…

December 4, 2014

75 years ago: This was in the section titled, Bayfield News: “The bake sale was well attended and netted a…

December 3, 2014

This sketch of the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores was in the Aug. 21, 1988, issue of the Herald with…

Dom Perignon evokes Iceland in ‘P2’ bottling

Salty, mineral notes rise above standard ’98 vintage

Q&A: What is the ‘best’ milk to drink?

I’ve heard that skim milk is overly processed and has more sugar than milk with higher fat content. Also, because…

On the side

If you’re on your way to Silverton or DMR, you might want to check out a new restaurant with beautiful…

Marijuana dining still on shaky legal ground

One catch – there’s no actual weed at his demonstration. Marijuana aficionados paid $250 for a weekend-long celebration of marijuana…

Has bacon lost its sizzle?

chefs still favor the fat

75 years ago: An advertisement for Gladys Clark’s Beauty Shop, 990½ Main Ave., read: “Look your best … It pays!…

December 1, 2014

29M in U.S. have diabetes

a quarter of them don’t realize it

The next outbreak is …

U.S. looks past Ebola to prepare for next contagion

Avoid cancer by knowing your risks

Understanding your genetic, environmental threats a good start

You may excessively drink, but alcoholic you are likely not

9 out of 10 do the former, as new study debunks our own assumptions

Health Brief

Mercy Regional Medical Center will provide information to people who have been diagnosed with prediabetes from 9 to 11 a.m.…

75 years ago: “Garbage in Dolores was hot stuff. The city garbage truck caught fire and was badly damaged.” 50…

Travel

‘Booze Traveler’ explores how world drinks

Sampling spirits, making friends around the globe

Travel

How I learned to love the RV

overrides anxiety during family’s tour of Southwest

Family

Parents ask: How do we handle the odd girl out?

I wish I could tell you, “Why, yes! There are three easy ways to handle this situation, and no one…

Family

Asexuals seeking to raise awareness

Roger Fox, 31, of Bethesda, Md., arranges get-togethers for the MidAtlantic Asexual Meetup. “We’re not pushing for specific rights,” he…

The Durango home of Jule Goodrich in 1884.Courtesy of Center of Southwest Studies 75 years ago: “Dec. 8 will be…

Religion

The gift: $500 and a mission to serve

members experience joy of helping the needy

November 28, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

The First United Methodist Church of Durango will start a new sermon series this weekend that will culminate with the…

November 28, 2014

75 years ago: “Service cars of the Rocky Mountain Electric Company received a new coat of paint.” 50 years ago:…

November 28, 2014

75 years ago: “Harry Copson has two trucks hauling fertilizer to the Pomona orchards, apparently determined to raise more blue…

November 27, 2014

75 years ago: “Ice skating on the sloughs in the Animas Valley is reported as having been fairly good, though…

November 26, 2014

75 years ago: “At a ceremony to be held the cornerstone of the new Sacred Heart Church will be laid…

November 25, 2014

Lean, filling bean bruschetta helps you behave at holidays

In Italy, a reliance on delicious whole ingredients and bold flavors like those found in Winter White Bean Bruschetta means…

November 25, 2014