Southwest Lifestyle

Food

Goodies for foodies

merchants have something for everyone on your list

November 25, 2014

Food

On the side

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for a foodie in your life, here’s a unique place it: The Durango…

November 25, 2014

Food

3 holiday cocktails to help you deal with family, friends

If there’s a chill in the air, consider starting with the roasted cider, a seasonal hot toddy that combines a…

November 25, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Mrs. Harold Harris and Mrs. Sheldon Brooks entertained three tables at dessert-bridge at the home of Mrs.…

November 24, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

United Blood Services will host these blood drives: From 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in the commons room of…

November 23, 2014

Health

Energy drinks can harm your kids

dietary supplements aren’t tightly regulated

November 23, 2014

Health

Clean contacts or risk infection

1M visits to doctor, emergency room occurring

November 23, 2014

Health

Can Ebola survivors’ own blood save the sick?

study will see if plasma can help

November 23, 2014

Health

Is your smartphone giving you ‘text neck’?

Excessive texting can lead to poor posture, injury

November 23, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “A bottled gas range was sold to Lyle DeGruch of Silverton by the Nelson Furniture Company. While…

November 23, 2014

Family

40% of new U.S. marriages are remarriages

released report also shows remarried men more likely to have younger spouse

November 22, 2014

Family

Texas to allow inmate weddings in prison

Inmates in Texas historically have been allowed to marry by proxy, meaning someone stood in for the prisoner at a…

November 22, 2014

Southwest Life

I-70 traffic changes how people live, play

Congestion west of Denver pushing some people out

November 22, 2014

Southwest Life

Along Route 66, telling Native American’s story

Project to illuminate tribes’ history, heritage

November 22, 2014

Southwest Life

Mystery and spirit

darkroom, Mancos photographer crafts images

November 22, 2014

Southwest Life

Aspen Skiing focused on climate change

“We’re not fighting the industry. We’re trying to hold the industry accountable to best practices, and some of those best…

November 22, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Because Thursday (the 23rd) has been proclaimed by President Roosevelt as Thanksgiving day, both the 23rd and…

November 22, 2014

Religion

How important is ‘under God’ in pledge?

Lawsuit claims discrimination against child with atheist beliefs

November 21, 2014

Religion

Pope advocates for fair distribution of world’s food

At the UN’s International Conference on Nutrition this week, Pope Francis said the “paradox of plenty” – where there is…

November 21, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Julie Loar will present “Saying Grace and Breaking Bread” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango,…

November 21, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “There will be Thanksgiving for a week this year, not just a day. A survey showed that…

November 21, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: An advertisement for Wallace’s read: “Free this week $12.50 set chromium plated cooking utensils with each new…

November 20, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Saturday night saw the close of the big four-day San Juan Basin Exposition Seed & Poultry Show…

November 19, 2014

And the West is History

The stone bridge over the Animas River was newly completed in 1907. Information on the photo says the cost was…

November 18, 2014

Food

Leftover turkey makes healthy dinner salad

It’s easy to turn leftover Thanksgiving turkey into a dinner-worthy salad that will have everyone craving more greens.Matthew Mead/Associated Press…

November 18, 2014

Food

Vegetarian gravy that won’t leave you missing meat

This vegetarian gravy is delicious enough to serve to meat-lovers, too.Matthew Mead/Associated Press But unfortunately for vegetarians, much of the…

November 18, 2014

Food

Make the best mashed potatoes

Don’t ever use a food processor

November 18, 2014

Food

On the side

Olde Tymer’s long-timer Jon Park has parlayed 20 years of experience, mostly at Olde Tymer’s Cafe, into his newest venture,…

November 18, 2014

Food

The great pumpkin

Fall’s favorite squash lends itself to many delicious dishes

November 18, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Accurate tripping of the older dance steps won first honors for the Florida Grange in the old-time…

November 17, 2014