Southwest Lifestyle

Religion

Pope’s car fascinates S. Koreans

Compact Kia suits Francis’ humble demeanor

August 15, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University will be held at these locations: Beginning at 6 p.m. Sept. 3 at First United…

August 15, 2014

Religion

On church grounds, clues to early America

Basements, attics, coat closets are sought

August 15, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The new Highway 160 Association formed in Durango will work toward the objective of promoting traffic over…

August 14, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “With a larger attendance, bigger gate receipts, more and faster contestants and more thrilling track events, the…

August 12, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Durango today is host to thousands of visitors here to attend the Spanish Trails Fiesta, and the…

August 12, 2014

Food

This shaved salsa needs no tomatoes, no chopping

Grapefruit and Corn Summer Salsa is a shaved salsa that is sliced with a mandoline.Matthew Mead/Associated Press First, that it…

August 12, 2014

Food

Hold on to tomato season with spicy-sweet jam, robust stuffing

That’s really all a seasonally delicious tomato needs. Though if you really want to gussy it up, you could add…

August 12, 2014

Food

The art of canning

entries are judged on technique, taste and appearance

August 12, 2014

Food

Gin shakes things up with new products

Nontraditional gins such as Citadelle reserve gin, left, an aged gin, and Gin De France G’Vine gin, a grape-based gin,…

August 12, 2014

Food

On the side

Really want to know how to can the summer’s bounty for winter’s dark days? Wendy Rice and the Colorado State…

August 12, 2014

And the West is History

And the West is history

75 years ago: “Everybody, their cousins, and their cousins’ cousins from the San Juan Basin and many other portions of…

August 10, 2014

Health

Easy on the eyes

Optometrists caution against elongated computer, screen use

August 9, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

The Upper Pine River Fire Protection District will offer CPR and first aid classes at the Pine River Library, 395…

August 9, 2014

Health

How does Ebola virus spread – and can it be stopped?

experts give you answers

August 9, 2014

Health

Mothers provide their children ‘perfect baby food’

is National Breastfeeding Month

August 9, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “A wind storm reported as the heaviest in recent years hit Electra Lake, tearing boathouses loose from…

August 9, 2014

Southwest Life

Mudslide consumed men, their lifetimes of knowledge

Plateau Valley deaths leave many gaps

August 9, 2014

Southwest Life

Lloyd McNeil: A life in the forest caring for the land, serving the people

Such is the legacy of Lloyd McNeil, a forestry technician who worked with the San Juan National Forest for 37…

August 9, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The annual Missouri picnic was held at the Fort Lewis picnic grounds, where over 300 people enjoyed…

August 9, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Members of the San Juan Medical Society met at Mercy hospital to view movies and hear a…

August 8, 2014

Religion

Some Muslims accept once-taboo causes

Movement embraces interfaith and gay marriages, female imams

August 8, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Registration is open for a five-week beginning meditation class with Maureen Fallon-Cyr, a community Dharma leader at the Durango Dharma…

August 8, 2014

Family

Why some homes are teen hangout houses

A hangout house is often the first spot kids think to gather to work on a school project or binge…

August 8, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The second session of the pre-Fiesta Kangaroo Court will be held at the north side of the…

August 6, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Everything is set for Durango’s big show of 1939. Only a few minor details remain to be…

August 6, 2014

Food

We’re all ears as native corn fills farm stands

Our only gripe with it? It’s so good, we tend to forget that fresh corn doesn’t need to be cooked…

August 5, 2014

Food

Corn adds sunny side to salmon dinner omelet

An open-faced corn and zucchini omelet with smoked salmon makes a surprisingly substantial family dinner.Matthew Mead/Associated Press But even perfection…

August 5, 2014

Food

Step off beaten path for Mexican food in Salt Lake

For those willing to venture a short distance from downtown Salt Lake City, Chunga’s offers authentic Mexican food including the…

August 5, 2014

Food

Parents prepare for back-to-school lunches

Nutritionist Keith Kantor says packing a healthy lunch starts with what you give your child to drink. “One thing that…

August 5, 2014