Southwest Lifestyle

And the West is History

75 years ago: “More cars are licensed in La Plata County this year than there were last year at the…

September 11, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “What a relief: Sugar and flour have dropped nearly back to the normal price. Now we won’t…

September 10, 2014

And the West is History

Stock are being loaded on the Rio Grande Southern Narrow Gauge on an unknown date. The postcard is part of…

September 9, 2014

Food

On the side

Manna Soup Kitchen, Durango’s nonprofit organization that feeds the hungry, will get a boost this Friday from a group of…

September 9, 2014

Food

Make any day a picnic

fall weather is perfect for an outdoor feast

September 9, 2014

Food

Tequila and ice cream: A delicious pairing!

Aged tequila pairs beautifully with ice cream in a Texas Tequila Milkshake, and the alcohol prevents the mixture from freezing…

September 9, 2014

Food

Take the time out of traditional homemade beef ragu and pasta

This recipe for weeknight beef ragu starts with a tender cut of beef, in this case, finely chopped sirloin tips.Matthew…

September 9, 2014

Food

Iconic Aurora garden center turns up heat with chiles

“Those things are crazy,” he says with a sheepish grin of defeat. Gallegos is one of the many employees milling…

September 9, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: An advertisement read: “Heater season is here! See our steel heater before you buy … No cast…

September 8, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Women are encouraged to schedule well-woman exams and…

September 7, 2014

Health

Mind, matter and multiple sclerosis

Confusion, agitation, panic can flood a person attempting a simple task

September 7, 2014

Health

Pass the chips: Action-packed TV might make you snack more

Cornell University researchers randomly assigned almost 100 undergraduates to watch one of three 20-minute sessions featuring: “The Island,” a 2005…

September 7, 2014

Health

Rich, poor face gap even in their food choices

financial crisis had quite an impact

September 7, 2014

Health

Play that instrument, kids

they learn to process sounds, it helps their reading, speech

September 7, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Joe Bryce and Frank Anderson, check-artist prisoners who recently broke out of the La Plata County jail…

September 7, 2014

Travel

U.S. eager to cater to Chinese tourists

California is the No. 1 destination of Chinese tourists in the U.S. Visitors from China each spend an average of…

September 6, 2014

Travel

Passenger explains seat dispute, use of Knee Defender

James Beach said he’s embarrassed by the way a confrontation over a reclined airline seat unfolded. But don’t expect Beach…

September 6, 2014

Travel

Reclining an airline seat can be risky business

space shrinks, confrontations more common between fliers

September 6, 2014

Family

Maine mom fights state over no-resuscitation order

The mother, Virginia Trask, originally agreed to the do-not-resuscitate order. At one point, the infant was removed from life support…

September 6, 2014

And the West is History

The Florida Presbyterian Church located near Durango, was photographed by Lester Tinker, date unknown. The postcard is part of the…

September 6, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

The First United Methodist Church of Durango, 2917 Aspen Drive, will host Billy Kim and Far East Broadcasting Co.’s Korean…

September 5, 2014

Religion

Mormons break out their treasure trove

Now, you can see manuscripts, books from faith’s early days

September 5, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Displayed in front of Gardenswartz was the weeks prize catch, a 5½ pound rainbow caught on an…

September 5, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “While boys and girls of all sizes and ages overflowed the sidewalk in front of the Kiva…

September 3, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Miss Laura Shaw, who had been employed for the past year at the Montgomery Ward store in…

September 3, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The Herald-Democrat, following its annual custom as a laboring organization, will not publish a paper Labor Day.…

September 2, 2014

Food

Chocolate-prosciutto-peanut grilled bananas? Yes!

Grilling makes these Chocolate-Peanut Butter Coated Bananas crispy on the outside but warm and tender inside.Matthew Mead/Associated Press It may…

September 2, 2014

Food

Cannabis cuisine rises in wake of pot legalizations

Hash ingredients are ready for use in the recipes of The Official High Times Cannabis Cookbook.Photo courtesy of Chronicle Books…

September 2, 2014

Food

A healthy snack cake with honey

Honey applesauce snack cake with orange glaze has loads of fiber, healthy whole grains and a good taste – perfect…

September 2, 2014

Food

To find the best noodles in Bangkok, take a taxi

But that hasn’t deterred Martha Stewart, one of the restaurant’s many fans. After a visit and memorable meal, the décor…

September 2, 2014