Southwest Lifestyle

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

September 1, 2014

75 years ago: “Mrs. J.A. Clark was hostess at a neighborhood tea, one of those informal and unusually pleasant affairs that make the swiftly passing summer days so memorably enjoyable.…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

August 31, 2014

Mercy Regional Medical Center invites the community to join fellowship-trained spine surgeons Douglas Orndorff and Jim Youssef and guest Bill Walton – former pro basketball player and Hall of Famer…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 31, 2014

75 years ago: “Dr. Dudley P. Glick completed the second inspection of potatoes for certification in the county. The certified seed crop is looking much better at this time than…

Mimicking airlines, hotels get fee-happy
Travel

Mimicking airlines, hotels get fee-happy

August 30, 2014

This year, hotels will take in a record $2.25 billion in revenue from fees and surcharges, 6 percent more than in 2013 and nearly double that of a decade ago,…

Dogs get blues when kids go back to school
Family

Dogs get blues when kids go back to school

August 30, 2014

Tanner Larson, 14, and his Labador, 1-year-old Ruby in Santa Clarita, Calif. For millions of dogs across the country, summer is gone and so are their best buddies, possible resulting…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 30, 2014

“The haze in the background of this July 1964 picture is dust which blew off the VCA tailings pile in such suffocating and blinding clouds motorists coming into Durango from…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

August 29, 2014

Bible Study Fellowship will meet at 9 a.m. Sept. 11 at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. The study is interdenominational and open to all women. There also will…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 29, 2014

75 years ago: “Silverton miners and aroused citizens ‘cleaned house’ with the C10 union, deported several of that organization’s ring leaders and agitators, and then the miners formed a new…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 27, 2014

75 years ago: “Calhoun and Pinkerton are relinquishing their Pontiac agency and devoting their sales efforts to Buicks exclusively.” 50 years ago: “Twenty-four La Plata County teenagers were present at…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 27, 2014

75 years ago: “Speaking from experience, the best way to view the scenery north of here is to ride the train, so that all one’s attention may be focused on…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 26, 2014

“Visitors return to Spruce Tree House, one of Mesa Verde’s most famous ruins, after officials reopened the national park in the aftermath of a July 1989 fire that burned 2,600…

A sweet, tangy gazpacho
Food

A sweet, tangy gazpacho

August 26, 2014

This recipe for Watermelon Gazpacho was inspired by one in Yotam Ottolenghi’s upcoming cookbook Plenty More.Matthew Mead/Associated Press The recipe – inspired by one in Yotam Ottolenghi’s upcoming cookbook Plenty…

Banishing the blues with healthy berry muffins
Food

Banishing the blues with healthy berry muffins

August 26, 2014

This recipe for whole-grain, fruit-packed blueberry-banana muffins can be a healthy start to the day.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Happily, imported and frozen blueberries make it easy to enjoy them all the…

Salad spinners
Food

Salad spinners

August 26, 2014

Cyclists visit local gardens on annual Tour de Farms

N.M. chile gets certified-product safeguards
Food

N.M. chile gets certified-product safeguards

August 26, 2014

Thanks to a new trademark and certification program and a new website, www.getnmchile.com, consumers can be assured that chile advertised as grown in New Mexico actually is the real deal.Photo…

On the side
Food

On the side

August 26, 2014

Inspired by Turtle Lake Refuge’s “weed” expertise? Katrina Blair invites you to delve into the world of living food nutrition, wild edible and medicinal plants, permaculture and holistic health. Local…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 24, 2014

75 years ago: “So swiftly has flown the summer season that it is with real difficulty that Electra Club members realize their social season is drawing to a close.” 50…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 24, 2014

75 years ago: “An Electra Lake resident, name un-revealed, apprehended a mother bear and her cubs stealing apples. She had ripped off a screen and was reaching through the opening…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

August 23, 2014

Flucke Southwest Memorial Hospital of Cortez on Sept. 1 will implement a new health information technology system designed by Cerner Corporation. This system eliminates the need for paper health records…

Dating sites match up people who love pets
Family

Dating sites match up people who love pets

August 23, 2014

Joanie Pelzer loves her dog Hubbell, a 9-year-old Chihuahua. A few years ago, she looked for a match on a dog-friendly dating website. While one of her dates didn’t work…