Southwest Lifestyle

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Southward bound to Gallup, the cannon ball bus for Durango was wrecked at Aztec when the driver…

February 21, 2014

Religion

Would you break out the bling?

Cardinals weighing whether to follow the pope’s simplicity

February 21, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2611 Junction St., will hold Family Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Family Sunday School is…

February 21, 2014

Religion

Camels in Genesis: A biblical fiction

Bible’s facts were brought to you by later generations

February 21, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Mr. and Mrs. Boy Tayes returned on the bus from a buying trip to the east for…

February 18, 2014

Food

For an easy Oscar party, teriyaki chicken wraps

Using lettuce leaves as wraps will cut the carbs and calories in this recipe for Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps.Matthew Mead/Associated…

February 18, 2014

Food

Make any day a celebration with zesty shrimp cocktail

This recipe for Shrimp Cocktail with Bloody Mary Sauce incorporates a dash of vodka as a nod to the classic…

February 18, 2014

Food

Pizza that lasts for years? Military nears holy grail

Food technologist Tom Yang cuts a prototype pizza being developed for use in soldiers’ field rations at the U.S. Army…

February 18, 2014

Food

On the cutting edge

Sharpen your skills with the best knives for chefs

February 18, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Now is the time to brush up on the use of English, or the misuse of it,…

February 16, 2014

Health

Marijuana can have terrible side effects

you’re vomiting incessantly, only anti-psychotics will help

February 15, 2014

Health

Were you exposed to DDT?

so, your risk for Alzheimer’s is probably higher

February 15, 2014

Health

You may want to rethink mamograms

Long-term study puts procedure in some doubt

February 15, 2014

Health

TV drama helps German doctor

That was the lesson for one German man with severe heart failure and a puzzling mix of symptoms including fever,…

February 15, 2014

Health

Your kids drink more caffeine

the good news: They drink less soda

February 15, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

Sunshine Gardens Country Home, 2518 Colorado Highway 172, has been designated as a “Leader in Dementia Care” for the second…

February 15, 2014

And the West is History

And the West is History Monday

75 years ago: “One of the jolliest of parties of the past week was that presided over by Noel Gensheer,…

February 15, 2014

Travel

Where heroes worked

The group’s mission was to save cultural treasures during World War II. And just like the group’s previously unsung accomplishments,…

February 15, 2014

Family

Should you ask your busy kids to do chores?

children’s schedules become fuller, parents torn about assigning tasks

February 15, 2014

Health

Weather swings affect your risk for stroke

wary of cold, humidity, wide temperature variations

February 15, 2014

And the West is History

“An image of Governor Love was hanged from the roof of the Fort Lewis library in January of 1964 protesting…

February 15, 2014

Religion

Is gay marriage dividing your faith?

you’re a Methodist, it is

February 14, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “In the past two weeks, 100 inches of snow fell on Wolf Creek Pass. Snowfall at Cumbres…

February 13, 2014

And the West is History

“Snow caused Durangoans no end of trouble in the 1890s.”Special to the Herald 75 years ago: “W.E. Brady of the…

February 11, 2014

Food

Party-perfect, light-as-air souffles for the Oscars

With no more than 15 calories per shell, these “anti-gravity” goat cheese phyllo bites are fairly lightweight appetizers for your…

February 11, 2014

Food

Serve these bundles of love (and caviar) on Valentine’s

“Beggar’s purses” of smoked salmon and caviar can be tied in bundles or rolled like cigars.Matthew Mead/Associated Press The beggar’s…

February 11, 2014

Food

Beer float, anyone?

Yuengling’s Ice Cream returns

February 11, 2014

Food

Food industry leaders support voluntary GMO labeling

On the heels of General Mills’ recent announcement that it is removing genetically modified ingredients from its recipe for original…

February 11, 2014

Food

Crafting coffee

Collins experts create artisanal brews

February 11, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Registration for the second semester at Fort Lewis College closed bringing the total enrollment for the year…

February 9, 2014