Lifestyle

Mountain Studies Institute schedules anniversary tour

A variety of wildflowers in the San Juan Mountains.Durango Herald file photo Participants will have opportunities to see stunning mountain…

July 25, 2017

Food

How much does giving up beef help the planet?

A cow/calf pair in Rock County, Neb.Bill Wolf/Associated Press file Estimates vary, but something in the neighborhood of 30 percent…

July 24, 2017

Southwest Life

Center of Southwest Studies to host lecture about Bisbee Deportation

du1-i-syn The lecture, based on the theme “A Year in the Life of the West,” is free and open to…

July 24, 2017

Southwest Life

Native American healing class sparks unique health textbook

Curanderismo addresses numerous ills

July 23, 2017

Southwest Life

Science camp gives students two weeks of hands-on learning in ‘living classroom’

Chase Noonan, a participant in Mountain Studies Institute’s Experience Mountain Science Program, removes an invasive weed in the San Juan…

July 21, 2017

Southwest Life

Student voices: Exploring the San Juan Mountains during science camp

Daneydu1-i-syn Why are pikas’ habitats changing? What is a fen and what purpose do they serve? How do oxeye daisies…

July 21, 2017

Food

The duo of prosciutto and melon in a salad

Cantaloupe Salad With Arugula and Crispy Prosciutto.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Cutting the cured ham into ribbons and heating it quickly in…

July 19, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for July 19, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Family discussions will be practical and successful today, especially when discussing family matters or…

July 19, 2017

Food

Bake chicken and peaches together, and they make their own sauce

Baked Chicken Breasts With Peaches.Goran Kosanovic/Washington Post Prep work is minimal: Blanch the peaches, peel and slice them. Pound the…

July 18, 2017

Food

What to eat for a long walk through the woods

Optimal backpacking diet low in carbohydrates

July 18, 2017

Food

Could Congress put horsemeat back on the menu in America?

Two young wild horses play while grazing in Reno, Nev. Congress’ ban on Department of Agriculture funding for horsemeat inspections…

July 18, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for July 16, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Short trips and errands will fill your day because you have a busy to-do…

July 18, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for July 18, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Business and commerce are blessed today! Look for ways to boost your income. You…

July 18, 2017

Food

Now you can have marijuana in your coffee without brewing a whole pot

Enthusiasts of both coffee and marijuana do not have long to wait until one product can sate both cravings. A…

July 17, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for July 17, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Some kind of confusion or misunderstanding about finances and possessions can lead to an…

July 17, 2017

Southwest Life

San Juan Mountains Association to offer Elbert Creek Trail hike

Hikers make their way along Elbert Creek Trail.Durango Herald file Hikers will meet in the small parking area by the…

July 17, 2017

Southwest Life

Wounded Cortez veteran gets K9 Scout to watch his back

Service dog helps man cope with PTSD

July 16, 2017

Southwest Life

Ancestral Puebloans used fire to communicate across vast distances

These efforts included a number of things that became a part of everyday life, such as the ending of Prohibition,…

July 15, 2017

Southwest Life

Center of Southwest Studies to host lecture about Telluride in 1887

du1-i-syn The lecture is free and open to all. For more information, call 247-7456 or visit swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

July 15, 2017

Lifestyle

Pair marries at Hesperus

du1-i-syn Don “Dirty” Hinkley officiated the ceremony, which was held at Ridgewood Events Center in Hesperus. Katharine Kohler was maid…

July 14, 2017

Horoscopes

Horoscope for July 15, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Work alone or behind the scenes today because this will make you feel good.…

July 14, 2017

Southwest Life

Sunflower Theatre spotlights Montezuma archaeological project

Ryan teaches full house about new discoveries

July 14, 2017

Southwest Life

SJMA members to learn about search and rescue dogs

Associated Press file For more information, visit www.sjma.org.

July 14, 2017

Southwest Life

Navajo State Park to host weekend events

Navajo State Park is south of Arboles and has marinas in Colorado and New Mexico.Courtesy photo Bureau of Reclamation archaeologist…

July 14, 2017