Southwest Lifestyle

75 years ago: An advertisement read: “All Trimble Springs pools now open. Newly redecorated. New entrance at pools. Lounging room…

May 16, 2014

75 years ago: “Five Durango men flew to Albuquerque to attend a big air show held there in which a…

May 15, 2014

75 years ago: “Durango is now headquarters for the Rio Grande Southern Railroad following completion of a move in which…

May 14, 2014

“A big two story house was moved from 1833 Main Ave. to Florida Mesa, creating much interest among the sidewalk…

Bringing baked Alaska into healthier modern era

Freezing the brownies in this recipe for Baked Alaska will keep them from crumbling when cut.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Baked Alaska…

Maple water now available in stores

So, what does it taste like? “Water, but there’s something different. It’s got a little bit of sweetness,” said Michael…

Subway tests trendy menu items

Tony Pace, Subway’s chief marketing officer, said the chain began testing hummus as a topping in early April. Pace noted…

How to make a compelling foodie film

“And I,” he declares, “am a member of the former category.” That will be obvious to anyone who watches this…

Opening day

Durango Farmers Market kicks off the season

May 12, 2014

75 years ago: “J. Slatch Farmer, about 50, a miner at the May Day working near Hesperus, underwent an operation…

May 12, 2014

75 years ago: “Several specialists will be paying a visit to La Plata County for the purpose of helping with…

A fountain of youth? For elderly, it’s exercise

Movement combats a litany of age-related ailments

Health Briefs

The Celebrating Healthy Communities Coalition, supported by San Juan Basin Health announces the winners of the third annual La Plata…

Coffee may help you see clearly

Chlorogenic acid – not caffeine – is key ingredient

Will ‘young’ blood someday help humans?

Older mice got stronger, exercised longer and performed better mentally after they were injected with blood from young mice, or…

All that bickering may do you in

Frequent fighters more likely to die in mid-life

Depression a risk for young, first-time dads

Difficulty transitioning to parenthood among several known factors

Family

Mother’s Day has another side for loss survivors

Infertility, the loss of a mother can make for a difficult, complicated holiday

May 10, 2014

This picture was reprinted in a March 1989 Herald. The cutline read: “‘Battle Rock’ at the World’s Fair – home…

May 10, 2014

Bayfield residents gather for horse races on Oct. 17, 1922.Courtesy Center of Southwest Studies 75 years ago: “La Plata County…

Religion

Religion Briefs

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis called Friday for governments to redistribute wealth to the poor in a new spirit of…

Religion

Work doesn’t have to make you miserable

Buddhist teacher offers lessons on how to be happy from 9 to 5

Southwest Life

After eco-cowboy’s death, a family, vision survive

film ‘Hanna Ranch’ documents challenges on Colorado’s rangeland

75 years ago: “Miss Frances Williams, itinerant nurse for the state division of crippled children, is conducting an institute on…

May 8, 2014

75 years ago: “M.G. Williamson, secretary of the Durango Chamber of Commerce, returned from Grand Junction, where he has been…

May 7, 2014

L.A. bread, pizza baker is nation’s top chef

Cronut creator Dominique Ansel was named the nation’s top pastry chef at the 2014 James Beard Foundation Awards on Monday…

Cult brands showing proof of bourbon renaissance

Jefferson’s Ocean, Old Blowhard, Eagle Rare and Barterhouse bourbons are part of a bourbon renaissance that has spawned a new,…

Del’s Lemonade is R.I.’s iconic taste of summer

Del’s Lemonade, a lemony slush made of water, sugar, lemon juice and chunks of rind, has become a Rhode Island…

For Mother’s Day, a tart part quiche, part lasagna

A store-bought crust makes this Ricotta Spinach Tart a fast and easy treat for Mom.Matthew Mead/Associated Press We took some…