Lifestyle

For Native Americans, U.S.-Mexico border is an ‘imaginary line’

The international border between Mexico, left, and New Mexico, three miles south of Columbus, N.M. Tens of thousands of people…

March 30, 2019

Religion

Once sanctuaries, houses of worship struggle with security

Men leave the Islamic Cultural Center of New York on March 15 under increased police security after the shooting in…

March 30, 2019

Southwest Life

BLM seeks volunteers to build Sand Canyon trail

will link to Sand Canyon

March 29, 2019

Southwest Life

Arizona Sen. McSally promises swift action on drought plan

The reduced water level of Lake Mead in 2018 behind Hoover Dam in Arizona. Several states that rely on a…

March 29, 2019

Southwest Life

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen to host tack sale

Admission is free and the sale will feature saddles, bridles, tack, clothing, even horse trailers. This event is a fundraiser…

March 29, 2019

Southwest Life

Apple tree grafting workshop to be held in Hesperus

This is a hands-on workshop, and participants will take home grafts from four heritage apple trees. The cost is $35…

March 29, 2019

Southwest Life

Archaeology talk in Cortez to address kivas

Riggs will focus on recent work at the Bowthorpe and Pigg sites that contradicts the traditional assumptions that kivas were…

March 28, 2019

Southwest Life

Tough winter increases chance of elk calf die-off

snow, human pressures can stress young animals

March 28, 2019

Southwest Life

Push renewed to elevate White Sands to national park status

“Like no place on Earth” is how the National Park Service describes the world’s largest gypsum dune field. The monument…

March 27, 2019

Food

Hermosa Coffee elevates quality as next evolution of Durango Roasters

Café maintains its community feel

March 27, 2019

Food

These cookies cut the sweetness in favor of savory flavor

treats pair well with wine and cocktails or afternoon tea

March 27, 2019

Food

Are eggs good or bad for you? New research rekindles debate

Participants in a new study who ate about 1½ eggs daily had a slightly higher risk of heart disease than…

March 24, 2019

Southwest Life

Podcast to tell stories of historic homes in Cortez

Montezuma Avenue is setting for project

March 24, 2019

Southwest Life

More Southwest Colorado farmers see a future in growing hemp

say they plan to plant first crop in 2019

March 23, 2019

Southwest Life

Wet winter bodes well for water supplies along Rio Grande

The Rio Grande is diverted in 2018 near San Acacia, N.M. Some ski areas touted an “endless winter” as hydrologists…

March 22, 2019

Southwest Life

Tribes urge U.S. to ban drilling around sacred New Mexico site

protections sought for Chaco

March 22, 2019

Southwest Life

Center of Southwest Studies to host talk about mistletoe

Dwarf mistletoe is a parasitic plant that infects conifers. Little is known about how infection may affect other aspects of…

March 22, 2019

Southwest Life

San Juan Mountains Association offers volunteer opportunities

Neighbors on McElmo Canyon Road are organizing a road cleanup April 6 from Road J to Battle Rock School. Garbage…

March 20, 2019

Southwest Life

Workshop to teach how to use Gaia map app

Ed Young, former course leader for Outward Bound and professional land surveyor, will lead the class. The Gaia app allows…

March 20, 2019

Food

Pink Boots Society brings women in Durango’s beer industry together

International beer organization aims to assist, inspire, encourage industry professionals

March 20, 2019

Southwest Life

U.S. official declares drought plan done for Colorado River

Lightning strikes over Lake Mead near Hoover Dam that impounds Colorado River water at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area…

March 19, 2019

Food

In this ginger-miso sheet pan dinner, chicken and pears make an unlikely duo

Miso-Ginger Roasted Chicken and Pears.Tom McCorkle and Lisa Cherkasky/Washington Post The two elements, which might otherwise seem an unlikely duo,…

March 18, 2019

Southwest Life

BLM, Montezuma County disagree on fighting noxious weeds

Wilderness study area complicates management

March 17, 2019

Religion

Tara Mandala to host Spring Equinox celebration

The day of events will be focused on setting new intentions and finding renewal as spring begins. There will be…

March 17, 2019