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2017 becomes a year to remember on the Dolores River

Boaters, ecologists break down season

August 25, 2017

Southwest Life

Denver Aquarium teaches rescued river otter to be an animal

Or, an otter who thinks humans are other otters. Employees at the Downtown Aquarium aren’t quite sure which way Olive…

August 25, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Aug. 25, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Old flames are back in your life again. Sometimes this is exciting, but sometimes…

August 25, 2017

Food

Corn on the cob is simple food. Why are there so many gadgets to help us eat it?

You can butter it with special knives or curved butter holders or even the Butter Boy, a cute little guy…

August 24, 2017

Southwest Life

Mesa Verde lecture to discuss raptors

Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park.Journal file Paul Morey, Mesa Verde’s wildlife program manager, will give the lecture. The…

August 24, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Aug. 24, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Today it might surprise you to notice how beautiful your daily surroundings are. It’s…

August 24, 2017

Food

Taos family continuing more than 50-year chile tradition

Chris Jr., 7, turns the roasting drum that he has helped his mother, Lupita, fill and empty, something he said…

August 23, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Aug. 23, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): During the next four weeks, grab every chance for a vacation, because you want…

August 23, 2017

Food

Mushroom & Wine Festival brings together foraging and fine dining

Purgatory event pairs vino with Durango restaurant creations

August 22, 2017

Food

San Juan Brewfest creates community and stresses safety

festival emphasizes responsible drinking of featured brews

August 22, 2017

Food

A feel-good skillet dinner starring salmon

Lemon-Tarragon Salmon and White Bean Skillet.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post To make it, saute chopped shallot (or onion, if you prefer) and…

August 22, 2017

Southwest Life

Pine River Library to offer food-fermentation classes

Durango Herald file Wendy Rice of the La Plata County Extension Office will lead a class about how to make…

August 22, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Aug. 22, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You will work hard to get things done at home today. This also could…

August 22, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Aug. 21, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You like your creature comforts; and you like a beautiful home. What can you…

August 21, 2017

Southwest Life

Neutron beams, X-rays reveal more about T. rex relative found at Bisti

Officials with Los Alamos National Laboratory and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science said they were able…

August 20, 2017

Southwest Life

Sitter Family Hall boasts LEED certification

The certification recognizes the buildingâ€™s efficiency, sustainability and environmental impact through the design, construction process and daily operations. Sitter Family…

August 20, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Aug. 20, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Because you are ambitious to make changes at home, you will create chaos and…

August 20, 2017

Southwest Life

Petrogylph suggests ancestral Puebloans recorded eclipse at Chaco Canyon

The exceedingly rare occurrence is expected to draw millions of people to a 70-mile-wide swath that cuts across the country…

August 19, 2017

Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College lecture to focus on Native American jewelry

The lecture, based on the theme “A Year in the Life of the West,” is free and open to all.…

August 19, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Aug. 19, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Travel plans might change today, or you might have an upsetting discussion about politics,…

August 19, 2017

Religion

‘Meet a Muslim’ events aim to dispel misconceptions

invites questions so she can explain her faith

August 18, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Aug. 18, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Old flames are back in your life again. Of course you will notice, because…

August 18, 2017

Southwest Life

Colorado man’s ‘spaceship’ set for solar eclipse and beyond

Colorado scientist to visit schools to promote STEM education

August 17, 2017

Food

A simple, tasty pasta recipe that will help you dispatch that zucchini

Zucchini and Lemon Pappardelle With Pine Nuts.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Oh, sure, you can avoid them. That is, if you’re not…

August 17, 2017