Lifestyle

Journalist tackles recovery in new podcast

“Back From Broken” host Vic Vela tells stories of recovery in his new podcast.Hart Van Denburg/Colorado Public Radio via AP…

April 25, 2020

Southwest Life

San Juan Regional mounts rapid, flexible response to pandemic

Hospital staff began meeting about coronavirus in January

April 23, 2020

Religion

First Baptist Church of Durango welcomes Jimmy Thoma as new senior pastor

Thoma was hired as the associate pastor in September 2016 and was then promoted to the lead position when the…

April 23, 2020

Southwest Life

Colorado Parks and Wildlife accepting applications for Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable

CPW aims to maintain a geographically diverse membership on the roundtable, with a current preference for residents in the northeast,…

April 22, 2020

Southwest Life

Farmers to get full supply from McPhee Reservoir

Whitewater release unlikely

April 22, 2020

Religion

A virus that hits all faiths tests religion’s tie to science

Pastor Albert “Gonzo” Gonzales stands on a flat-bed truck as his church holds Easter services in the parking log in…

April 20, 2020

Food

Eating in quarantine: How to stretch your groceries

and tricks from Durango-area experts on making meals adaptable

April 20, 2020

Southwest Life

Durango Farmers Market will open, but with a different look

Coronavirus also sparks shift in selling methods at local farms

April 20, 2020

Food

Crispy-skinned sheet-pan chicken and cabbage scores high on flavor and low on effort

Sheet Pan Maple-Mustard Chicken Thighs and Red Cabbage.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Here, bone-in chicken thighs are slathered with a sweet-and-tangy mix…

April 19, 2020

Food

How to freeze fresh vegetables while preserving their best qualities

Frozen fruit is especially great for smoothies, where texture won’t be an issue.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post If you’re faced with slim…

April 19, 2020

Food

Here’s how long those condiments in your fridge and pantry are supposed to last

Before getting into the specifics of how long these various items will last, here are a few tips: Keep track…

April 19, 2020

Religion

5 Buddhist teachings that can help you deal with coronavirus anxiety

But Buddhist teachers are offering their teachings from a distance to remind their communities about key elements of the practice.…

April 17, 2020

Southwest Life

Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association to host webinar for farmers

Participants will learn what products and strategies are appropriate for different surfaces and uses in production and how to handle…

April 17, 2020

Southwest Life

Warming makes U.S. West megadrought worst in modern age, study says

Human-made global warming a cause, scientist says

April 17, 2020

Southwest Life

River, stream flows drop noticeably in New Mexico

Grande outlook looks to be half of average

April 16, 2020

Southwest Life

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds public to maintain a social distance from young wildlife

As wildlife becomes more visible, CPW and local parks receive an increase of office visits and calls reporting “rescued” young…

April 16, 2020

Southwest Life

San Juan Mountains Association to offer crosscut saw training via Zoom

Participants will train with sawyers to assist with the effort to keep trails clear and accessible throughout wilderness areas. The…

April 16, 2020

Food

Foodies rejoice: Take-out options abound in Durango and beyond

Durango tourism officials and business leaders like to boast that Durango has more restaurants per capita than San Francisco. And…

April 14, 2020

Southwest Life

Colorado Parks and Wildlife to hold online open house on mountain lion plan

The Draft West Slope Mountain Lion Management Plan will be presented in a Facebook open house at 3 p.m. Thursday.…

April 13, 2020

Food

Why sourdough baking is a non-starter for me right now

Sourdough Bread (Due Pane).Laura Chase de Formigny/Washington Post Even the humble, bubbly starters are cause for photos. I haven’t seen…

April 12, 2020

Southwest Life

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks comments on elk management plans

Herd management plans are developed by looking at the history of a herd, biological capabilities of the habitat, the publicâ€™s…

April 10, 2020

Southwest Life

Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative invites new members

The Farm Flex market will offer consumers more flexibility in terms of payment options and item choice. SWFF will continue…

April 10, 2020

Southwest Life

La Plata County hay bank offers hay to farmers in need

For an application, email [email protected].

April 10, 2020

Southwest Life

Coronavirus sparks run on chicks, agricultural products

Whittney Young, pet and chicken department manager at the IFA Country Stores in Riverton, Utah, sells chicks to customers Thursday,…

April 10, 2020