Southwest Lifestyle

And the West is History

“Zelma Haga of Bayfield sews a Bula headhand in this June 1989 photo at Fiji Wear Inc.’s manufacturing plant on…

July 8, 2014

Food

On the side

If you’re looking for a hearty breakfast or casual lunch on your way to Durango Mountain Resort or Silverton, you…

July 8, 2014

Food

Jack Daniel’s opens Alabama barrel factory

The facility located in Trinity, Ala., is about 60 miles southwest of the Jack Daniel distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Within…

July 8, 2014

Food

Caramelized Peach Tart

For filling: 6 peaches, peeled and sliced Juice of ½ lemon 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces ¾ cup…

July 8, 2014

Food

Dim sum is big hit in Land of Barbecue

In Kansas City, Mo., a city known for barbecue, Bo Lings Chinese restaurant has made a name for itself by…

July 8, 2014

Food

Crank up the heat on grilled salsa

This summer grilling recipe combines meat, vegetables and fruit.Matthew Mead/Associated Press To prove the point, we decided to come up…

July 8, 2014

Food

A fruity fete

Colorado’s crop is in – here’s how to make the most of it

July 8, 2014

Food

Sour Cherry Cobbler

For cherry filling: 24 ounces jarred Morello cherries, drained, juice reserved ¾ to 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons plus 1…

July 8, 2014

Food

A summer sausage roll with triple dose of fennel

Triple fennel sausage sandwiches have fennel in the sausage, shaved fennel on top and fennel seeds in the dressing.Matthew Mead/Associated…

July 8, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “In the past few days the prevalence of a type of stomach sickness among residents of Durango…

July 6, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Women in La Plata County are fortunate in having the opportunity to attend a canning demonstration which…

July 6, 2014

Health

Daredevil sport given makeover for elderly

seniors, a gentler parkour builds strength, balance

July 5, 2014

Health

These pills raising overdose deaths

Southern states have most prescriptions

July 5, 2014

Health

This common back-pain treatment is of little help

question you need to ask: ‘Should I really do this?’

July 5, 2014

Health

Ancient gene aids Tibetans with high altitude

Genetic trait seen as survival advantage

July 5, 2014

Travel

Tiny Belize teems with jungle ruins, sea life

That ancient appeal draws in backpackers eager for adventure as well as divers ready to gawk at its bustling reefs…

July 5, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

United Blood Services will host these blood drives: 1:30 to 6 p.m. today at the United Blood Services Office, 146…

July 5, 2014

Health

Do you know how strong that drink is?

Calculator helps figure how much alcohol you are about to consume

July 5, 2014

Travel

Busting five myths about tipping

There’s no need to leave money for a hotel housekeeper. The median hourly pay for U.S. hotel housekeepers is $9.21,…

July 5, 2014

Family

Shoe trick may prevent child deaths in hot car

something you need on the back seat so you don’t forget buckled-in children

July 4, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host these events: Kabbalat Shabbat will be held from 7 to 9…

July 3, 2014

Religion

‘Fastest Nun in West’ on path to sainthood

challenged Billy the Kid in addition to helping the poor

July 3, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “J. R. Cheney division engineer for the state highway department announced that work would begin on July…

July 3, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Reports from Pagosa Springs indicate a larger attendance at its two-day 4th of July celebration than could…

July 2, 2014

And the West is History

“Pro burro racer Lee Courkamp of Arvada pushed Bam Bam up the trail during the 13-mile challenge from Vallecito to…

July 1, 2014

Food

Craft brews are mixing it up on the summer cocktail scene

A Rickey Brew, right, and a Black Cream cocktail are just two of many refreshing cocktails that can be made…

July 1, 2014

Food

Stuffing jazzes up a juicy Lucy for July Fourth cookouts

The cheese is hidden inside a jazzy juicy Lucy burger.Matthew Mead/Associated Press To create a burger equal to the holiday,…

July 1, 2014

Food

Owners put The Farm Bistro in Cortez up for sale

and Rusty Hall want to get back to farming

July 1, 2014

Food

On the side

Two local purveyors and growers of some of Colorado’s finest fruit are back in business now that summer is officially…

July 1, 2014

Food

Grass-fed beef

it worth it?

July 1, 2014