Southwest Lifestyle

Study: Genes may influence how much coffee you drink

Scientists have long known that your DNA influences how much java you consume. Now a huge study has identified some…

October 7, 2014

How to break through an artichoke’s armor

Don’t be intimidated by the tough exterior of an artichoke. They’re actually relatively easy to prepare, steam and eat.Matthew Mead/Associated…

October 7, 2014

Food

A very good year

winemakers expect great results from 2014 harvest

October 7, 2014

Food

Michelin Guide knocks Daniel down to 2 stars

For the past three years, the same seven restaurants have held a virtual lock on the organization’s coveted three-star rating:…

October 7, 2014

Food

Canned pumpkin not just for pie

Yes, canned, because that’s how 99 percent of us get our pumpkin. Which is fine except for one thing –…

October 7, 2014

Food

On the side

Local and almost-local breweries earned a fistful of awards at the 2014 Great American Brewery Festival last week for everything…

October 7, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “A lot of Durango people are proving the truth of the old adage that you never miss…

October 6, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington will provide low-cost blood screenings from 6 to 9 a.m. Oct. 15 at…

October 5, 2014

Health

Solving the puzzle of surgical recovery time

Researchers study why some people recover faster

October 5, 2014

Health

Tango as therapy

Body, mind benefit from this precise, passionate dance

October 5, 2014

Health

Sepsis can turn hospital visit deadly

Colorado, 12,000 people expected to contract it this year

October 5, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “In joint action Durango and La Plata County officials ordered the prohibition of any public gatherings in…

October 5, 2014

Travel

Crash course

Practicing what to do when your plane goes down

October 4, 2014

Travel

8,578 miles: World’s longest nonstop flight

An Airbus A380 taxis to its gate at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport after flying 8,578 miles from Sydney, Australia.Qantas/Associated Press…

October 4, 2014

Family

Jail for not paying child support can be ‘debtor’s prison’

Ferebee, a high school dropout, had a series of run-ins with the law and ended up with a felony. You…

October 4, 2014

And the West is History

“Undergoing a major face-lift and widening in August of 1964 Durango’s Main Avenue Bridge started out with this set of…

October 4, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: BAYFIELD – “In spite of the rainy night a good crowd attended the penny supper given by…

October 3, 2014

Religion

Ordain Women plans to spread message at local churches

Kate Kelly, center, is the founder of Ordain Women, which advocates for women in the Mormon priesthood. Rather than going…

October 3, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host these programs today: Yom Kippur Mindfulness Session will be held from…

October 3, 2014

Religion

Mormons’ influence grows outside U.S.

Biannual conference may include non-English speaker for first time

October 3, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Jim Jarvis shipped six carloads of lambs to Denver and Bruce Sullivan shipped eight to Kansas City.”…

October 2, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “With five cases of infantile paralysis already reported the La Plata County physician ordered the quarantining of…

October 1, 2014

And the West is History

Scotties cabins north of Bayfield in the 1950s. The postcard is part of the Nina Heald Webber Southwest Colorado Collection.Courtesy…

September 30, 2014

Food

Bulk up all those salads with Brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts, which belong to the same family as cabbage, broccoli and kale, are both healthy and delicious.Matthew Mead/Associated Press…

September 30, 2014

Food

New Ina Garten cookbook details make-ahead meals

The lifestyle maven then did what millions of Americans do in such a pinch: She called the nearest restaurant. “On…

September 30, 2014

Food

Thin is in for grilled zucchini

Grilled zucchini ribbons can add both flavor and visual appeal to many dishes.Matthew Mead/Associated Press And we might as well…

September 30, 2014

Food

On the side

Food service workers who need training in food safety may take classes this month at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.…

September 30, 2014

Food

Want a degree in beer?

James Holton, owner of Mountain Town Station Brewing Co. & Restaurant, will help provide students of Central Michigan University’s new…

September 30, 2014

Food

How to break a fast

Jews prepare for Yom Kippur, experts recommend foods to follow abstinence

September 30, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Miss Virginia Conway, who celebrated her 15 birthday invited 19 guests to share the occasion. Guests were…

September 29, 2014