Food
Dom Perignon evokes Iceland in ‘P2’ bottling
Salty, mineral notes rise above standard ’98 vintage
Southwest Lifestyle
Food
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 it is “skim,” it is not as filling as 2…
Food
On the side
If you’re on your way to Silverton or DMR, you might want to check out a new restaurant with beautiful mountain views at Tamarron Lodge. Called Stan’s in honor of…
Food
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 and food, yet state and city regulations prohibit any “open…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: An advertisement for Gladys Clark’s Beauty Shop, 990½ Main Ave., read: “Look your best … It pays! Permanent wave specials for pre-Christmas season. $6.50 oil permanent-special ……
Health
Avoid cancer by knowing your risks
Understanding your genetic, environmental threats a good start
Health
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
Health Brief
Mercy Regional Medical Center will provide information to people who have been diagnosed with prediabetes from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in Suite 140 of the medical office building at…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Garbage in Dolores was hot stuff. The city garbage truck caught fire and was badly damaged.” 50 years ago: The following appeared in the section called Dryside…
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 will experience any hurt feelings!” But I think you and…
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 says, “except awareness.”April Greer/Washington Post It was a symbol to…
And the West is History
And the West is History
The Durango home of Jule Goodrich in 1884.Courtesy of Center of Southwest Studies 75 years ago: “Dec. 8 will be the big Christmas preview in Durango on that night the…
Religion
Religion Briefs
The First United Methodist Church of Durango will start a new sermon series this weekend that will culminate with the Christmas Eve worship services. The series, called “The First Carols…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Service cars of the Rocky Mountain Electric Company received a new coat of paint.” 50 years ago: “Mr. and Mrs. E.L. (Deke) Fulton have sold their lovely…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Harry Copson has two trucks hauling fertilizer to the Pomona orchards, apparently determined to raise more blue ribbon potatoes next year.” 50 years ago: “The state board…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Ice skating on the sloughs in the Animas Valley is reported as having been fairly good, though weather conditions have not improved it.” 50 years ago: “It…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “At a ceremony to be held the cornerstone of the new Sacred Heart Church will be laid – the initial step in the above-ground church construction. In…
Food
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 there are plenty of small bites perfect a celebration.Matthew Mead/Associated…
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 Arts Center. You might not have thought of it, but…
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 classic mulled cider with the toasty flavor of hazelnuts. Or…
And the West is History
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. C.C. Perkins. Fall colors, carried out with the richly blended…
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 Animas High School, 291 U.S. Highway 160. From 1:30 to…