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Learn to hunt turkeys in April

Durango Herald file Mentored turkey hunts will be held April 22-23 on private land in the Pagosa Springs area for…

March 21, 2017

Food

Yogurt art gains fans in Japan

“You don’t need to use a stove and you can give it a try with ordinary ingredients. Everybody can enjoy…

March 20, 2017

Southwest Life

Southwestern Water Conservation District to hold annual seminar

Durango Herald file The theme will be “solving the water-funding puzzle.” Speakers from state, federal and local perspectives will discuss…

March 20, 2017

Southwest Life

Bayfield woman teaches herd dog clinics at Ag Expo

The Bayfield veterinary technician was one of four clinicians at the expo who taught classes about animal care and training,…

March 20, 2017

Food

Saffron growers look to get a foothold in the U.S.

University of Vermont researchers have been raising the exotic spice now grown primarily in Iran and are encouraging growers to…

March 19, 2017

Food

You think you don’t like beets? Try ‘em this way

Beet and Orange Salad.Deb Lindsey/The Washington Post If you can find them, blood oranges (which I personally look forward to…

March 18, 2017

Southwest Life

Order seedlings now for delivery in April

Colorado State Forest Service Seedlings ordered now will be distributed to La Plata County in late April. To place an…

March 18, 2017

Southwest Life

Solar Barn Raising to hold meetings about power systems

Durango Herald file Participants will learn about grid-tied photovoltaic systems and how to install a roof- or ground-mounted solar power…

March 18, 2017

Food

Nan Pizza is a fun way to eat the flavors of India

These days, nan – Indian flatbread – is available in nearly every grocery store. It can be plain or flavored,…

March 17, 2017

Religion

Church cops? Congregation eyes its own unusual police force

Alabama Legislature will decide if church can create department

March 17, 2017

Religion

Pope warns of ‘very grave sin’ when jobs are cut unjustly

Pope Francis gestures as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter square at the Vatican.Andrew Medichini/Associated Press…

March 17, 2017

Religion

Holy week at First United Methodist to begin April 8

Associated Press file Holy week worship services will include: April 8, Saturday: evening worship at 5:30 p.m.April 9, Palm Sunday:…

March 17, 2017

Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College to hold hops workshop at Pine River Library

Durango Herald file Participants must register by Monday, March 20. The cost is $25. To register, visit www.tinyurl.com/oldfortmarketplace or mail…

March 17, 2017

Food

We’ve all had bad Irish coffee, but when made well, it’s a beautiful thing

I trust readers will understand that by “visiting the worlds of writers and exploring sites of the Republican cause,” I…

March 16, 2017

Southwest Life

Reservation rescues: Steven Sable saved a dog, found life’s mission

“We were absolutely in the middle of nowhere,” Sable said of his 2006 road trip to Antelope Canyon, accompanied by…

March 16, 2017

Southwest Life

Manaugh students build apple orchard in Cortez

Project will include garden, hoop house

March 15, 2017

Food

This Slow-Cooked, Herbed Leg of Lamb with earn you accolades

I have been playing around with slow/low braises, with a quick blast of high heat at the end to form…

March 15, 2017

Southwest Life

Durango Nature Studies to hold naturalist training

Courtesy of Durango Nature Studies Volunteers will receive a training manual and be qualified to lead science-based hikes for kids…

March 15, 2017

Food

Immigrants bring new touches to American barbecue, just like they always have

In Austin, Miguel Vidal has mated the ingredients of his Mexican ancestry with those of his Texas upbringing at his…

March 14, 2017

Food

The next time you order food, this cute robot might roll up to deliver it

Eventually, yes. Or a few bags of groceries. Or a half-dozen burgers and fries from Shake Shack. In fact, the…

March 13, 2017

Southwest Life

Greeley man helped design Svalbard World Seed Vault

It sits about 810 miles from the North Pole and 390 feet into a sandstone mountain. The Svalbard Global Seed…

March 13, 2017

Food

Eskimo village aims to serve up reindeer meat far and wide

Tribal leaders in Mekoryuk, Alaska, are expanding their commercial reindeer subsidiary to soon include sales of the meat to larger…

March 12, 2017

Food

This spice blend is everything, and it’s leaving its bagel origins behind

The everything croissant at Junction Bakery & Bistro in Alexandria, Virginia.Deb Lindsey/The Washington Post. At least that’s what it feels…

March 11, 2017

Southwest Life

Bear study will be presented March 30 at Durango Public Library

du1-i-syn Wildlife researcher Heather Johnson of Colorado Parks and Wildlife will discuss findings from a six-year study of bears in…

March 11, 2017