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On the side

November 4, 2014

Now that Halloween is over and daylight saving time has ended, you know what’s next – Thanksgiving. If you want a fresh, natural or organic turkey, it’s not too early…

Put the kids to work on a sweet potato tart
Food

Put the kids to work on a sweet potato tart

November 4, 2014

This sweet potato tart solves the age-old dilemma of how to serve sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving without encroaching on other side dishes.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Turned out to be easier than…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 3, 2014

75 years ago: “Judge and Mrs. T. E. Higgins were hosts at an unusually attractive party when they entertained at a Hallowe’en dinner.” 50 years ago: “A fire totally destroyed…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

November 2, 2014

Mercy Regional Medical Center was honored with an “A” grade on the fall 2014 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries and infections. The…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 2, 2014

75 years ago: “Contracts for shipping 400 carloads of stock to be shipped from New Mexico and then east have been signed by stockmen and the D&RGW for the month…

Park preserves vanishing tallgrass prairie
Travel

Park preserves vanishing tallgrass prairie

November 1, 2014

The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas is one of just a few places in the country where you can immerse yourself in this serene but vanishing landscape. Tallgrass prairie…

Love this life – even when seasons change
Family

Love this life – even when seasons change

November 1, 2014

Right now all the changes are so fascinating – trees glowing like candles, and next week skirts of yellow leaves at their feet. And confessionally speaking, all this beauty makes…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

November 1, 2014

This 1 cent postcard of Promontory Point on the Ouray Toll Road was published by Sterns & Orendorf B & S Co. in Ouray. It’s part of the Nina Heald…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

October 31, 2014

The theme for the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s November services is “Yonder Come Day.” The Gullah culture of the Georgia Sea Islands sings “Yonder Come Day,” which has a variety of…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

October 31, 2014

75 years ago: “William Johnson, well-known internationally as a mine tunneling authority, and Ivan E. Goodner, consulting engineer for the company that owns the old ‘Idaho’ mine and mill north…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

October 30, 2014

75 years ago: “After spending 45 years of his life in the active service of railroad, P. H. Limback, line foreman of D&RGW, is retiring at the age of 65.”…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

October 29, 2014

75 years ago: “Contributions of $1 each have been made by 40 Durango business firms toward defraying expenses of the Hallowe’en carnival at Smiley Junior High. Feature of the carnival…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

October 28, 2014

A biplane takes flight over Durango in 1918.Courtesy of Animas Museum 75 years ago: “Three FBI agents sent to Durango to act as instructors at the peace officers’ training school…

A truly easy slow-cooker chili
Food

A truly easy slow-cooker chili

October 28, 2014

Finally, a “dump-and-go,” one-pot vegetarian chili that requires no browning and assembles in just 10 minutes.Matthew Mead/Associated Press It’s partly philosophical, partly practical. Let’s start with the latter. Truth is,…

Dunkin’ Donuts: It’s not a cronut
Food

Dunkin’ Donuts: It’s not a cronut

October 28, 2014

Dunkin’ Donuts’ new “Croissant Donut” will be launched nationally for a limited time starting Nov. 3.Photo courtesy of Dunkin’ Donuts The chain intends to launch its “Croissant Donut” nationally for…

Help or hype?
Food

Help or hype?

October 28, 2014

Fructan, FODMAPs and a new perspective on gluten

And the West is history
And the West is History

And the West is history

October 27, 2014

75 years ago: “C. W. McLain, coach of the Fort Lewis college Aggies, advises that in spite of the inclement weather the sod field at the college is in fine…

Health Brief
Health

Health Brief

October 26, 2014

A complimentary “Reclaiming Your Health Workshop” will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Participant will learn the seven facets of their “Wellness Wheel” to help them achieve balance…