Lifestyle

San Juan Mountains Association hike to explore butterflies, wildflowers

Participants should be prepared for any kind of weather and bring water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, rain gear and appropriate shoes.…

July 1, 2018

Food

China tariffs could erode remaining US shark fin business

Shark fins are available for sale at $480 and $495 a pound in 2011 at a store in Chinatown in…

June 30, 2018

Food

Jack Daniel’s prices increase in Europe because of tariffs

The EU is taxing a range of U.S. imports, including whiskey, in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to slap…

June 30, 2018

Southwest Life

To control weeds, know the invaders you’re facing

In 2017, Justin Marler, a range technician, with the Columbine Ranger District, talks about noxious weeds such as this thistle…

June 30, 2018

Religion

New Mormon leaders bring diversity, new perspectives

The two newest members of a top Mormon governing panel, Ulisses Soares, left, and Gerrit W. Gong, made history by…

June 30, 2018

Southwest Life

Guided nature walks at Purgatory Resort with San Juan Mountains Association

Tours will depart from the ticket office at 9:45 a.m. and finish about noon. No registration is required. A scenic…

June 30, 2018

Southwest Life

Lecture to address Ute Tribal Park

Potter will give a talk called “Photogrammetry and Beyond: Recent Preservation Efforts at the Ute Tribal Park.” He will discuss…

June 29, 2018

Religion

Pope to 14 new cardinals: Defend the dignity of the poor

Pope Francis arrives for a consistory in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Pope Francis…

June 29, 2018

Southwest Life

Arizona commits to drought plan for Colorado River

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has been prodding Western states to wrap up drought contingency plans, one each in the…

June 28, 2018

Food

This chicken recipe is so good it could bring back the balsamic craze

Tomato-Balsamic Chicken.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post Even with the inevitable backlash, balsamic vinegar has remained front and center on store shelves,…

June 28, 2018

Food

Ska Brewing debuts MoSka Mule Saturday

du1-i-syn MoSka Mule debuts at Ska Brewing World Headquarters at 1 p.m. Saturday, with live music in the Beer Garden…

June 27, 2018

Southwest Life

New Mexico residents to testify on atomic bomb fallout

Tina Cordova talks of her late father, Anastacio Cordova, in 2015 in her Albuquerque home. Cordova believes her father, who…

June 27, 2018

Religion

Pope and Macron meet at Vatican, discuss migration

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, hugs Pope Francis at the end of their private audience, at the Vatican, Tuesday, June…

June 27, 2018

Food

The Roost opens on College Drive downtown

restaurant serves ribs; will be attached to theater

June 26, 2018

Food

Animas City Farmers Market welcomes all Wednesday nights on North Main

mid-week market gathers locals, welcomes new vendors

June 26, 2018

Food

Farmers Market profile: Adobe House Farm finds a home

farm spent the first six years renting plots of land around the area

June 26, 2018

Food

This dessert could be cooler than ice cream on a hot day

Coconut Melon Soup.Goran Kosanovic/Washington Post This cool melon soup makes the most of juicy cantaloupe or honeydew by blending it…

June 24, 2018

Food

Ska Brewing Co. installs solar panels

Ska Brewing Co. has installed 223 solar panels – which will generate enough energy to brew approximately 545,000 pints of…

June 24, 2018

Food

Local First Harvest Dinner tickets available

The event will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 15 on the lawn of the Smiley Building at 1309 E…

June 24, 2018

Southwest Life

Hay shortage in Southwest Colorado could hit ranchers hard

Drought presents tough challenges for livestock owners

June 24, 2018

Food

How to pick the most useful herbs to plant in your back yard

Choosing which herbs to plant in your back yard depends a lot on which you use the most and in…

June 23, 2018

Food

Silver Wave taking pre-orders for wild-caught salmon

Ten- to 50-pound shares of fresh, frozen wild-caught Alaskan salmon as well as cans of smoked salmon are available to…

June 23, 2018

Religion

Amid immigration uncertainties, Latinos turn to a power higher than Trump

Recently at Botanica Boricua in Arlington, Va., customers have made a candle that bears the name “San Miguel” a bestseller.Theresa…

June 23, 2018

Southwest Life

5 years after Black Forest Fire, danger looms

Residents mitigate, but there are no guarantees

June 23, 2018