Southwest Lifestyle

Southwest Life

Endangered wolf population keeps growing

200 Mexican gray wolves roam New Mexico, Arizona

March 20, 2021

Southwest Life

Water guzzlers quench wild animals’ thirst

devices more important than ever as drought grips Southwest Colorado

March 20, 2021

Southwest Life

Western states chart diverging paths as water shortages in Colorado River loom

But not Utah. Republican lawmakers approved an entity that could push for more of Utah’s share of water as seven…

March 19, 2021

Community

Pine River Shares grateful for supporter

In 2020, we provided food to over 500 adults and 120 students every week. We purchased goods directly from over…

March 19, 2021

Community

Daybreak Rotary of Durango grateful to supporters

Last year, we cut, delivered and donated 30 cords of firewood to 30 area senior citizens in need and their…

March 19, 2021

Community

January births

Elyssa and Matthew Clark, Durango, Auder Emil, 7 pounds 2 ounces, 4:45 a.m. Jan. 2. Taylor and Nicolas Rodriguez, Bayfield,…

March 19, 2021

Community

La Plata County Suicide Prevention Collaborative offers Alternative to Suicide Support Group

The group is for suicide-attempt survivors and focuses on connection and relationship-building. The group will provide a safe, nondemanding atmosphere…

March 19, 2021

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to host presentation on local forests

Loveall’s presentation, “What’s Eating Our Trees?” will provide an overview of the variety of agents that affect the health of…

March 19, 2021

Community

Daughters of the American Revolution offer tips for displaying the flag

It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset, unless it is illuminated.The flag should…

March 19, 2021

Community

Beginning Beekeeping to be offered

Tina Sebestyen, founder of the Four Corners Beekeepers Association, will teach the class. This class is an approved prerequisite to…

March 19, 2021

Travel

EU sets out virus pass plan to allow free travel by summer

Passengers wearing full protective gear against the spread of coronavirus, push their luggage in the departure hall of Zaventem international…

March 17, 2021

Food

How to prep, cook and enjoy stuffed artichokes

She would buy a dozen of them each March, stuff them with seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and olive oil and…

March 17, 2021

Lifestyle

Letter: Youssef is poised under pressure, offers solutions

With passion, Melissa has taken on many challenges and has led our community to a promising future. She is resilient…

March 17, 2021

Religion

Jesuits in U.S. pledge $100M for racial reconciliation

Photographs of descendants of enslaved people who were sold by Georgetown University and the Maryland Jesuits to southern Louisiana in…

March 16, 2021

Religion

LGBTQ Catholics stung by Vatican rebuff of same-sex unions

Marianne Duddy-Burke, executive director of DignityUSA, said her organization’s membership includes same-sex couples who have been together for decades, persevering…

March 16, 2021

Food

How to care for your wood cutting board so it lasts a lifetime

If you’re using your wood cutting board every day, treat it with food-grade mineral oil at least once a month.Scott…

March 16, 2021

Food

Online wine sales continue to grow

online retailers replace local shops?

March 16, 2021

Health

Why countries are halting the AstraZeneca shot

The European Medicines Agency and the World Health Organization say the data available don’t suggest the vaccine caused the clots…

March 15, 2021

Travel

U.S. air travel rises to highest levels yet since pandemic hit

Travelers walk through the Salt Lake City International Airport on March 9 in Salt Lake City. The number of people…

March 15, 2021

Travel

Cruise ship passengers recall deaths, confusion, quarantine

After a four-hour wait, the couple of 51 years got on the Grand Princess on Feb. 11, 2020, for a…

March 15, 2021

And the West is History

Photo: Olga Schaaf Little Loading Pack Train – 1934

Here, Olga Little (standing on truck bed) directs the loading of supplies onto her burros at the base of La…

March 15, 2021

Southwest Life

New Mexico scientists look for life on other planets

Researchers study Earth’s core to understand worlds light years away

March 14, 2021

Community

Great job to SJBH and the volunteers

Ed ArchuletaMancos

March 12, 2021

Community

The Good Food Collective seeks public input

The GFC now manages the www.southwestproducers.org online producer directory and is working to make it easier for the community to…

March 12, 2021

Community

Chapman Hill ice rink ends season

Chapman Hill will also offer a clinic series for players to continue to improve core skills of skating, passing, shooting…

March 12, 2021

Community

Spiritual Experiences Group hosts online discussions

10:30 a.m. Sunday: Experience the Sound of Soul. Free discussion. Open to all online. Visit www. Meetup.com, find Spiritual Experiences…

March 12, 2021

Community

Animas Valley Grange to host seed exchange

Bring seeds or take seeds. Vegetable, herb and flower seeds that are not too old are all welcome. Packets will…

March 12, 2021

Community

Hollis Walker to speak to Rotary Club of Durango

The editorial board of the Herald chose four topics to consider in depth throughout the year, in hopes of encouraging…

March 12, 2021

Community

La Plata Quilters Guild to host quilting presentation

Cost is $40 for LPQG members or $45 for nonmembers. Participants are asked to bring a lunch. Register by Monday.…

March 12, 2021

Community

Animas Museum to host Second Saturday Seminar Series

Durango’s history as a Wild West frontier town is full of stories of cowboys, railroaders, outlaws and “soiled doves.” Bessie…

March 12, 2021