Southwest Lifestyle

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 23, 2014

75 years ago: “A bottled gas range was sold to Lyle DeGruch of Silverton by the Nelson Furniture Company. While bottled gas is something most house holders are doubtless familiar…

Texas to allow inmate weddings in prison
Family

Texas to allow inmate weddings in prison

November 22, 2014

Inmates in Texas historically have been allowed to marry by proxy, meaning someone stood in for the prisoner at a ceremony held somewhere other than the penitentiary. But a state…

Mystery and spirit
Southwest Life

Mystery and spirit

November 22, 2014

darkroom, Mancos photographer crafts images

Aspen Skiing focused on climate change
Southwest Life

Aspen Skiing focused on climate change

November 22, 2014

“We’re not fighting the industry. We’re trying to hold the industry accountable to best practices, and some of those best practices aren’t well-outlined yet,” Kaplan said. Skico has become a…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 22, 2014

75 years ago: “Because Thursday (the 23rd) has been proclaimed by President Roosevelt as Thanksgiving day, both the 23rd and the 30th (proclaimed Thanksgiving day by Governor Carr) will be…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

November 21, 2014

Julie Loar will present “Saying Grace and Breaking Bread” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. Loar will discuss why food is…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 21, 2014

75 years ago: “There will be Thanksgiving for a week this year, not just a day. A survey showed that 23 states will observe Thanksgiving the 23rd, in support of…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 20, 2014

75 years ago: An advertisement for Wallace’s read: “Free this week $12.50 set chromium plated cooking utensils with each new quick meal range $79.50 up during special sale. We take…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 19, 2014

75 years ago: “Saturday night saw the close of the big four-day San Juan Basin Exposition Seed & Poultry Show in Durango – a show that this year proved to…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 18, 2014

The stone bridge over the Animas River was newly completed in 1907. Information on the photo says the cost was $32,000. The card is part of the Nina Heald Webber…

Leftover turkey makes healthy dinner salad
Food

Leftover turkey makes healthy dinner salad

November 18, 2014

It’s easy to turn leftover Thanksgiving turkey into a dinner-worthy salad that will have everyone craving more greens.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Fast forward to today, and I think turkey actually has…

Vegetarian gravy that won’t leave you missing meat
Food

Vegetarian gravy that won’t leave you missing meat

November 18, 2014

This vegetarian gravy is delicious enough to serve to meat-lovers, too.Matthew Mead/Associated Press But unfortunately for vegetarians, much of the gravy served on Turkey Day is made using the drippings…

On the side
Food

On the side

November 18, 2014

Olde Tymer’s long-timer Jon Park has parlayed 20 years of experience, mostly at Olde Tymer’s Cafe, into his newest venture, Doc Hathaway’s Cafe. Park can practically qualify as Durango’s restaurant…

The great pumpkin
Food

The great pumpkin

November 18, 2014

Fall’s favorite squash lends itself to many delicious dishes

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 17, 2014

75 years ago: “Accurate tripping of the older dance steps won first honors for the Florida Grange in the old-time dance contest at the Masonic Hall – a feature of…

Local Briefs
And the West is History

Local Briefs

November 17, 2014

John Bregar will present on his trips in Ecuador to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. today at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Bregar will display pictures…

Heroin deaths have doubled
Health

Heroin deaths have doubled

November 16, 2014

Overdose numbers from all the states are not expected to be released for at least a few more months. The annual number of U.S. drug overdose deaths has been growing…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

November 16, 2014

Open enrollment for health insurance from Connect for Health Colorado will last until Feb. 15. San Juan Basin Health Department has health-coverage guides in its Durango and Pagosa Springs offices…