Lifestyle

Crow Canyon offers summer institute for teachers

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file The program, “From Mesa Verde to Santa Fe: Pueblo Identity in the Southwest,” examines more than…

February 20, 2017

Food

This sweet potato and carrot dish sparkles with vinaigrette

The problem with serving essentially the same (white) thing over and over is that we are missing an opportunity to…

February 19, 2017

Southwest Life

Youth Recovery Center marks 30 years in Glenwood Springs

Helping teens overcome addiction

February 19, 2017

Food

The new political battleground: Your restaurant receipt

“I came to this country 17 years ago, and I work hard. I want to help make America great,” said…

February 18, 2017

Religion

Pope insists native people have rights over their lands

Francis says they must give consent for development

February 17, 2017

Food

Schnitzel, simplified and amplified

Pretzel-Crusted Schnitzel With Caraway Onion NoodlesGoran Kosanovic/The Washington Post While the meat is in the oven – beef, in this…

February 17, 2017

Religion

Durango Dharma Center to offer retreat March 4

Durango Herald file Hobbs will guide participants in meditation, inquiry, movement and dialogue, and she will encourage them to step…

February 17, 2017

Food

We’re about to suffer a worldwide olive oil shortage

While olive oil prices are expected to climb due to shortages around the globe, the United States has yet to…

February 16, 2017

Southwest Life

San Juan National Forest to receive funding for forest health programs

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file Mechanical-thinning and prescribed-fire projects will be undertaken through partnerships with the Natural Resource Conservation Service, state…

February 16, 2017

Southwest Life

Four Corners cover crop study shows mixed results first year

Dryland farmers see mixed results

February 15, 2017

Southwest Life

Four Corners Beekeepers to discuss how to keep bees healthy

du1-i-syn Bill Collins will speak about new propolis research and discuss how it can be used to keep bees healthy.…

February 15, 2017

Food

What does it take to turn your cooking into a cottage food?

du1-i-syn The answer, for many, lies in the state’s cottage food laws, which aim not only to help producers of…

February 14, 2017

Southwest Life

Climate study shows trouble for upper Dolores River basin

temperatures, longer droughts could hurt fishery

February 14, 2017

Food

Reader Recipe: Lynn’s Creamy White Chicken Chili Soup

Lynn’s Creamy White Chicken Chili SoupCourtesy of Lynn Dearey Look for more calls for recipes in future issues of The…

February 13, 2017

Food

Phoenix urban garden mysteriously closes amid land dispute

Families, senior citizens and refugees spent the last week harvesting their final crops and expressing frustration that the U.S. Department…

February 12, 2017

Southwest Life

From mobile shop, man removes gang tattoos for young people

That nephew is now doing well. He has his own concrete business. He doesn’t think employers would have taken him…

February 11, 2017

Food

Small sandwiches add up to a worthy meal

Paprika Pork Sliders With Fennel SlawGoran Kosanovic/The Washington Post Luckily, this is yet another recipe that builds on the versatility…

February 11, 2017

Southwest Life

Prescribed burn planned at Mesa Verde

Durango Herald File Photodu1-i-syn The Chapin Mesa burn will be conducted to dispose of material created during fuel reduction projects…

February 11, 2017

Religion

Trump aims to lift limits on church political activity

could have far-reaching consequences

February 10, 2017

Religion

Durango Friends offer talk about Quaker activism

du1-i-syn This series is open to people interested in deepening their understanding of Quakerism. Sunday’s talk, “How Do Quakers Let…

February 10, 2017

Religion

Christ the King to host family night Feb. 17

Associated Press file A variety of games will be available, and the movie will be have a Valentineâ€™s Day theme.…

February 10, 2017

Food

In just a few shakes, chickpeas get you to a frothy, egg-free cocktail

Scot’s VacationGoran Kosanovic/The Washington Post That instinctual ew has faded; these days, I barely flinch when a tangle of pasta…

February 10, 2017

Southwest Life

FireWise offers orientation for new Neighborhood Ambassadors

du1-i-syn The session will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the San Juan Public Lands…

February 10, 2017

Food

What separates ‘craft’ from industrial chocolate? It’s about diversity.

The specialized segment of the chocolate market is nascent but growing, as reflected on shelves in Walmart, grocery stores and…

February 9, 2017