Southwest Lifestyle

Family

In an iPhone age, toddlers love taking selfies

Brandi Koskie shows a photo collage she made of her daughter, Paisley, 3, in selfies that Paisley shot on her…

February 1, 2014

Travel

Behind Olympic facades, a crumbling city

The residents of 5a Akatsy street have lived for years with no running water or sewage system. Construction for the…

February 1, 2014

Travel

Sochi: A city of contrasts

palms trees, to snow, to the Winter Olympics

February 1, 2014

And the West is History

“The King of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis Presley, is not dead, at least for the next week in Durango. Chip…

February 1, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Train and bus service into Durango has been delayed because of storms on the passes.” 50 years…

January 31, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

John Paul II Catholic Church will host a Super Bowl party Sunday at the church, 353 S. Pagosa Blvd. in…

January 31, 2014

Religion

LDS keeping firm grip on Utah’s liquor laws

State’s rules seen as ‘abnormal’ by those who want to change things

January 31, 2014

Food

Olympics a fine excuse to explore Russian fare

Admittedly, those play a role. But traditional Russian cuisine is so much broader than that, encompassing a variety of dumplings,…

January 28, 2014

Food

Get in the Sochi spirit with borscht

Borscht doesn’t have to be bland. The classic Eastern European dish is delicious when made with spicy sausage and lots…

January 28, 2014

Food

Ban the burn

Avoiding inflammatory foods can fight disease, increase wellness

January 28, 2014

Food

Subway joins first lady’s healthy eating campaign

Subway athlete endorsers Justin Tuck, second from right, and Nastia Liukin, right, make and serve Fresh Fit sandwiches for First…

January 28, 2014

Health

New questions arise for caramel coloring

to re-examine soda additive, which California lists as a carcinogen

January 26, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The city of Durango asks that all sidewalks be shoveled on Main Avenue and on the side…

January 26, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Mrs. Gilbert Gordon entertained a double foursome of bridge. A delicious dessert course preceded the games, honors…

January 25, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

Heart Safe La Plata will host these classes at the Durango Fire Protection District training room, 142 Sheppard Drive: An…

January 25, 2014

Health

Cookie Monster forced to cut down on cookies

Sesame Street project aims to transform the eating habits of kids – and it’s working

January 25, 2014

Health

A most delicate art in medical practice

doctors share what it takes to build solid and long-lasting relationships with their patients

January 25, 2014

Health

Beware weekend heart attacks

of death higher then and at night

January 25, 2014

Southwest Life

Humor cuts to truth

blogger pairs satire, politics to question motives of people in power

January 25, 2014

Family

Wedding insurance grows as ‘I do’s’ get pricier

Shannon and Justin Peach ride in a carriage after their wedding in New Orleans. Shannon’s mother, Cheryl Winter, spent $500…

January 25, 2014

Family

Survey: When it comes to dating, confusion abounds

Sara Svendsen, 25, has asked herself that question when she’s been out with guys – and says she’s been wrong…

January 25, 2014

Southwest Life

Rare dinosaur unearthed near Snowmass

The bones are from a haplocanthosaurus, a plant-eater that roamed the Earth in the Late Jurassic period, more than 150…

January 25, 2014

Southwest Life

Soda can furnaces heat Denver neighborhood

Brown, who teaches mechanical engineering at Metro State, is working with students, as well as a local nonprofit organization, Revision…

January 25, 2014

Southwest Life

Navajo woman supports community’s right to vote, which was once denied

Her father would polish his boots. Her mother would put on jewelry. They would drive 50 miles to the polling…

January 25, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Still champion and undeniably the most formidable heavyweight fighter since Jack Dempsey’s time, Joe Louis, the ‘Brown…

January 25, 2014

Religion

How does spirituality affect well-being?

Professor’s new app explores this idea in Americans’ daily lives

January 24, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Mrs. Olga Little, one of the most famous characters in Southwestern Colorado, will take six of her…

January 23, 2014

Food

Brothers in beer

Massachusetts monks produce first American Trappist brew

January 21, 2014

Food

Tex-Mex meets classic comfort for Super Bowl

Chili Cornbread Pie is comfort food for a Super Bowl to be played in an open-air stadium in cold weather.Matthew…

January 21, 2014

Food

Four hours, four Super Bowl meals with Guy Fieri

Gold puts comedic spin on football food tour

January 21, 2014