Southwest Lifestyle

Religion Briefs

The Eastern Orthodox Mission of Durango will host Archbishop Benjamin of San Francisco and the West this weekend. The archbishop…

June 13, 2014

Religion

Two Mormons facing excommunication

of women’s group, man who runs website may be kicked out

June 13, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: The following appeared in the section called Fort Lewis News: “The campus seems quite deserted since the…

June 13, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: An advertisement read, “Refresh yourself at the 7-Up Fountain open until midnight featuring Baur’s ice cream and…

June 12, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “In an accident caused by the narrowness of the road, a car driven by Charles Colvin of…

June 10, 2014

And the West is History

“One month into construction to replace Baker’s Bridge 12 miles north of Durango. In this May 1989 photo, in foreground,…

June 10, 2014

Food

Summer brings chance to try new vegetables

The number of farmers markets has more than doubled during the past decade, topping more than 8,000 in 2013. Matching…

June 10, 2014

Food

Chef Paula Wolfert fighting Alzheimer’s disease with food

Cookbook author Paula Wolfert, who has been diagnosed with an early stage of Alzheimer’s disease, makes a smoothie mix using…

June 10, 2014

Food

Part chemistry, part wizardry

use high technology to concoct culinary delights

June 10, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The society reporter says she would know it is June, even if she didn’t have a calendar.”…

June 9, 2014

Health

‘I got addicted. I was a zombie’

Hundreds of thousands of seniors are misusing prescription drugs

June 8, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

San Juan Basin Health and state health officials warn Coloradans to avoid hantavirus exposure while cleaning cabins or other buildings…

June 8, 2014

Health

Doctors turn immune system against cancer

body pumped full of white blood cells, patients see results

June 8, 2014

Health

A lifeline for low-income teenagers

Wind links at-risk kids to counseling

June 8, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Durango’s headquarters battery of the Colorado National Guard will leave enroute to Camp George West, near Golden,…

June 8, 2014

And the West is History

“One of Durango’s best known tourist attractions (?) was in full bloom as wind whipped big clouds of dust off…

June 7, 2014

Southwest Life

Trash rules inspire better-looking strategy to deter bears

The CanShed survived an hourlong assault by two grizzly bears at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone,…

June 6, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: The following appeared in the section titled Sunnyside News: “A. L. Brown vaccinated and branded his young…

June 6, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road, will celebrate 50 years of service June 28 and 29. Many of…

June 6, 2014

Religion

Does modesty mantra harm women?

church endorses rules of dress, which some Mormons think still objectifies females

June 6, 2014

Family

At-home dads down slightly since recession

Employment gains sending jobless fathers back into workforce

June 6, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “La Plata County Sheriff R. Bruce Sullivan walked away with top honors in the pistol shoot held…

June 5, 2014

Religion

City churches collaborate to form single youth group

Leaders say it only made sense to work together

June 5, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “We hear of a Durango woman who was determined not to spoil her husband’s sport, so she…

June 4, 2014

And the West is History

“Front-end loaders shovel radioactive uranium mill tailings into awaiting trucks as federal clean-up of Smelter Mountain continues. Work resumed April…

June 3, 2014

Food

New Panera food policy vows no artificial ingredients

Panera on Tuesday announced it will remove artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners and preservatives from its food by 2016.Associated Press file…

June 3, 2014

Food

Dallas ‘incubator’ launching new restaurant brands

Development plan includes shops, entertainment, art galleries

June 3, 2014

Food

Cheesesteak that’s delicious even without the steak

Customize this open-faced stuffed portobello sandwich with your favorite garnishes.Matthew Mead/Associated Press But that delicious combination of beef, onions and…

June 3, 2014

Food

Restaurant row

eateries cooperate to create year-round dining scene

June 3, 2014

Food

Montezuma County promotes local, healthy foods

But you’ll be surprised when you enter Olio, Jason Blankenship’s Mancos restaurant, where he sources much of his French-inspired cuisine…

June 3, 2014