Southwest Lifestyle

Foundations of Cortez formed in sandstone

Fifty people enjoyed a presentation and tours of the Wilson, Calkins, Lamb and Montezuma Valley bank buildings. “We had people…

Southwest Life

Seduced by the desert

in the Southwest exploring dunes, canyons and cacti

“Six narrow gauge passenger coaches like the one above in this April 1964 photo are being built in the Rio…

75 years ago: “Without being too dramatic, forest service officials warned that Durango is now right in the middle of…

To fib or not to fib: How religious are Americans?

asked, we’re likely to exaggerate how often we attend

Adam, Eve create uproar at college

Professors must sign contract backing new conservative view

Religion Briefs

Calvary Presbyterian Church, 89 E. Mill St. in Bayfield, will offer “Weird Animals Vacation Bible School” from 8:30 to 11:45…

75 years ago: “Manual training departments of Durango High School and Smiley Junior High will hold their annual woodworking and…

May 22, 2014

75 years ago: “‘Around the Year We Go’ – a musical program presented by the grade schools of Durango –…

May 21, 2014

“City and county residents numbering about 200 join in dedication ceremonies in this April 1989 photo to celebrate the completion…

Tomatoes and balsamic vinegar in ice cream? Yes!

Be sure to have the best ingredients for making ice cream: from top left clockwise, ice cream waffle cones and…

3 chilly recipes to help kick off ice cream season

Much as we love those classics, with so many crazy – and crazy delicious – flavor combinations flooding the freezer…

Tacos quicker than takeout

For delicious shrimp, don’t skip the sugar.Matthew Mead/Associated Press So I needed a dinner that was equally comforting, equally flavorful,…

A taste of things to come

Durango’s annual food fest showcases old favorites and future fare

Durango’s first Brew Train to start this weekend

Portion of proceeds will benefit United Way

75 years ago: “At commencement exercises to be held at Smiley Junior High. Durango High School will graduate 129 of…

May 19, 2014

These drugs have been ignored

Cravings for alcohol could be abated

Think twice about your trips to the nail salon

Ultraviolet lights may give you skin cancer

Protecting yourself from dangerous medical myths

Contagious fads, misinformation can make you sick

Let nature do the healing

Horticultural therapy can treat physical, psychological ails

Health Briefs

Mercy Family Medicine will open a new clinic in Bayfield at 480 Wolverine Drive, Suite 3 today. Mercy Family Medicine…

75 years ago: “Under the new Colorado game regulations passed by the recent assembly, all women are required to buy…

Travel

In Yellowstone’s vastness, many wonders

the basics open the door to nature’s majesty

Travel

Swooping into Normandy

70 years after D-Day, history is alive in western France

Travel

Airlines are expecting more travelers to fly this summer

Between June 1 and Aug. 31, about 2.28 million people are expected to fly daily on U.S. carriers.Associated Press file…

Family

Critics seek to phase out group foster care

ADVANCE FOR USE SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2014 AND THEREAFTER – In this Thursday, April 24, 2014 photo, Brandyn M., 15,…

“Strung out as usual, bands from both the Colorado and New Mexico portions of the Basin strutted north of Main…

26 percent of world’s adults are anti-Semitic

Results based on responses to negative statements

May 16, 2014