Southwest Lifestyle

Health

Older dads linked to kids’ psych woes

Greatest risk seen in fathers 45 or older

March 10, 2014

Health

In buddy program, a beginning, an end meet

Medical students care for dementia patients

March 9, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

The Citizens Health Advisory Council is asking residents to complete a survey about the state of behavioral health in La…

March 9, 2014

Health

Do you know how much sugar you eat each day? If not, you should

Dr. Robert Lustig, a professor of pediatrics at the University of California, says the existence of breakfast cereals will be…

March 9, 2014

Health

Not getting a good night’s sleep?

center may have the answer for you (and those you sleep with)

March 9, 2014

Health

For racer, numb legs mean speed

High-schooler now ranked 21st in national standings

March 9, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Mrs. Frank Eldredge and Mrs. J.A. Clark entertained at one of their popularly informal ‘neighborhood’ teas, when…

March 9, 2014

Southwest Life

Boulder’s off-leash rules may bite thousands of dog owners

To limit conflict with dogs in open spaces, the city of Boulder may require tens of thousands of dog owners…

March 8, 2014

Family

Teen suing parents won’t get immediate support

Rachel Canning had sought immediate relief in the form of $650 in weekly child support and the payment of the…

March 8, 2014

Southwest Life

At 87, professor stirs up questions about Latinos

Felipe Ortego of Western New Mexico University expects his Encyclopedia of Latino Issues Today to be thought-provoking and controversial.Courtesy of…

March 8, 2014

And the West is History

“Charred, smoking ruins of Durango’s TV station.” Vol. Fire Chief Charles Self and owner Floyd Jeter survey remains in this…

March 8, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

First United Methodist Church of Durango, 2917 Aspen Drive, will start a new sermon series this weekend. The title of…

March 7, 2014

Religion

Here’s the new face of Mormons

changing the rules for missionaries

March 7, 2014

Religion

How to heal a legacy of injustice?

Workshop attempts to mend rift from Native American past

March 7, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Mrs. Anne Moore while working on a nursing case in Ignacio slipped on icy sidewalks and fractured…

March 5, 2014

Food

Tom Ka Gai

Ingredients: 1 quart chicken stock 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon green…

March 4, 2014

Food

Ribollita con Crostini di Pan

Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup each: celery, onion and carrot, chopped 1 clove garlic minced ¼ teaspoon thyme…

March 4, 2014

Food

Food assistance overhaul helps moms, kids eat healthy

When changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as WIC, go into effect by…

March 4, 2014

Food

Soup’s on!

any season, a delicious cup or bowl can make the meal

March 4, 2014

Food

Chesapeake Bay Crab Chowder

For Soup: 1½ cups finely chopped carrots 1½ cups finely chopped celery 1½ cups finely chopped onions 1 pound crab…

March 4, 2014

Food

New food labels aim to simplify

New nutrition labels proposed for many popular foods, including ice cream, are designed to more accurately reflect what people actually…

March 4, 2014

Food

Sweet Potato Chili

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1½ teaspoons chili powder…

March 4, 2014

Food

Female vineyard workers win big in Napa contest

Maria Romero competes in the first-ever women’s division of the annual Napa Valley Grapegrowers’ pruning competition Feb. 20 at Beringer…

March 4, 2014

Food

Mushroom Barley Soup

Ingredients: ¾ cup raw barley 1 large onion, chopped 1 large carrot, sliced 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons butter 1…

March 4, 2014

Food

Green Chile

Servings: Ingredients: 1 pound ground or cubed pork 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped ½ cup flour seasoned with salt and…

March 4, 2014

Family

Want a divorce in Utah? You may have to do this

In this Feb. 14, 2014 photo, Ryan Campbell looks on while having lunch with his son Chase in Lehi, Utah.…

March 1, 2014

And the West is History

Dayplanner Monday

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385.…

March 1, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society hosts Café con Leche, a free monthly telephone-support group conducted in Spanish for people living…

March 1, 2014

Health

Older than 60? Don’t just sit there!

Extended inactivity may make just about everything worse

March 1, 2014

Health

How would altitude affect your exercise?

Durango study examines effects of elevation on cyclists’ lungs

March 1, 2014