Southwest Lifestyle

Cancer Coalition thankful for volunteers

While the American Cancer Society Resource Centers closed across the country and many of their services dropped, our local office…

November 25, 2020

Health

Thanksgiving could make or break U.S. coronavirus response

A person wearing a face mask crosses Broad Street on Nov. 18 in Philadelphia. As governors and mayors grapple with…

November 24, 2020

Food

Tips for cooking (and saving) a smaller Thanksgiving feast

Thanksgiving feasts have typically been tailored for a crowd: big birds, large casseroles and so on. Your favorite recipes might…

November 24, 2020

Food

George Washington’s 1795 Thanksgiving celebrated liberty

chef behind the feast had none

November 24, 2020

Health

FDA allows emergency use of antibody drug Trump received

The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 authorized the use of the Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. drug to…

November 23, 2020

Travel

Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings

Travelers leave the AirTrain at JKF International Airport Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in New York. Rising U.S. coronavirus cases, a…

November 23, 2020

Food

This New Orleans-style Thanksgiving po’ boy is the answer to all your holiday leftovers

Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Po’ Boy.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post One of my Thanksgiving traditions has been to join the long line at…

November 23, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: Pagosa Hot Springs – Ca. 1885

In the Southern Ute language “pah gosah” translates to “healing waters” or possibly as a Ute elder once translated the…

November 23, 2020

Southwest Life

Tribal nations, Forest Service partner to revive oak population

Collaboration aims to save culturally significant trees

November 22, 2020

Health

Pfizer, BioNTech seek emergency use of COVID-19 shots in U.S.

Pedestrians walk past Pfizer world headquarters in New York. Pfizer said Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, it is asking U.S. regulators…

November 20, 2020

Health

Health experts clash over use of certain drugs for COVID-19

Health officials around the world are clashing over the use of certain drugs for COVID-19, leading to different treatment options…

November 20, 2020

Health

U.S. adult smoking rate looks unchanged, vaping rate higher

About 14% of U.S adults were cigarette smokers last year, for the third year in a row. Meanwhile, the adult…

November 20, 2020

Southwest Life

How to get your Christmas cactus to bloom

The best and most fun part of caring for a Christmas cactus is getting it to rebloom. Now is the…

November 20, 2020

Community

Telluride Fire Festival to take place with safety protocols in place

Face masks will be provided for those who do not have them and seating will be every other row at…

November 20, 2020

Community

Manna to host Thanksgiving feast

The traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served grab-and-go style. The meal will include oven-roasted turkey; garlic mashed potatoes and gravy;…

November 20, 2020

Community

Pine River Library expands digital offerings

Creativebug is a collection of arts and crafts video tutorials, providing on-demand access to expert instruction in drawing, painting, sewing,…

November 20, 2020

Community

Christmas tree permits available from forest

David Crawford, a National Forest Service forester, walks through a wooded area east of Bayfield with a freshly cut white…

November 20, 2020

Community

September births

Rebecca Cash and Shaun Skiles, Durango, Emma Lee, 6 pounds 2 ounces, 8:38 p.m. Sept. 1. Bethany and Eric Graf,…

November 20, 2020

Travel

CDC pleads with Americans to avoid Thanksgiving travel

Travelers make their way through the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport during the coronavirus pandemic Nov. 12. With the coronavirus surging…

November 20, 2020

Health

Doctor offers tips on caring for mental health during COVID-19

Make connections and interact (virtually) with people. These connections and human interactions are important to emotional and spiritual wellness.Check in…

November 18, 2020

Food

How to cook a turkey breast in an oven, Instant Pot or slow cooker

A turkey breast is just the right size for a more compact holiday celebration.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post But, no matter the…

November 18, 2020

Food

After being laid off during COVID-19, Dave Cuntz finds a home at The Roost

was formerly in charge of the kitchen at Carver Brewing Co.

November 18, 2020

Southwest Life

Durango Botanic Gardens to host climate change conference

The conference will include two parts. Registrants may access prerecorded presentations of seven conference speakers, including experts in climatology, water…

November 18, 2020

Community