Lifestyle

Food

Cantera in downtown Durango pays culinary homage to Mexico in a modern way

Macho’s owner opens restaurant and bar in former Lost Dog location

April 7, 2018

Lifestyle

Thank You Letters

The theme for the Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County spring break camp was Fitnesspalooza. A variety of…

April 6, 2018

Southwest Life

Weather Service offers storm-spotter training classes

Classes are about two hours long. In Durango, an optional one-hour advanced training will follow the basic training. 6 p.m.…

April 6, 2018

Southwest Life

Groups push to increase boater access to Animas River south of Durango

seeks access points all the way to Aztec

April 6, 2018

Religion

Woman sues Mormon church alleging rape by leader in 1980s

McKenna Denson speaks with reporters during a news conference Thursday in Salt Lake City. Denson, who accused a former Mormon…

April 5, 2018

Food

Here’s evidence that a great bowl of ramen doesn’t need pork or chicken

Vegan Ramen Bowls.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post For cooks who want to make ramen at home, Chloe Coscarelli’s recipe in her new…

April 5, 2018

Southwest Life

New Mexico state rep shaped by her farming, ranching roots

State Rep. Candy Spence-Ezzell pets one of her two fillies while the mother, Lionett, looks on in Roswell, N.M. Spence-Ezzell…

April 4, 2018

Religion

New Asian-American, Brazilian apostles make Mormon history

People attend the twice-annual conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on March 31 in Salt Lake…

April 4, 2018

Food

EPA pledges new plan on contaminant from non-stick coatings

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said in March it would hold a May summit with state officials. The session will…

April 3, 2018

Food

Three restaurants compete in search for best green chile

Absolute, Beny’s and Oscar’s make shortlist for Colorado’s best green chile

April 2, 2018

Southwest Life

Grand Canyon tests change in water system serving visitors

The park’s water supply comes from a natural spring that flows through 12.5 miles of pipeline. But the 1960s aluminum…

April 2, 2018

Religion

As China, Vatican talk, bishop’s fate shows party’s power

Chinese Catholics leave the Mindong underground Catholic church after attending the Good Friday service in Saiqi in southeast China’s Fujian…

April 2, 2018

Food

4 tips that guarantee a better plate of pasta every time

Plus, it really is almost as simple as boiling water. Almost. Here are a few tips to make your next…

April 2, 2018

Southwest Life

All things equestrian to be sold at La Plata County Fairgrounds

The sale will include equestrian items and equipment, including saddles, bridles, tack, clothing, horse trailers and more. Those who want…

April 2, 2018

Southwest Life

Is the Animas truly the ‘River of Lost Souls’?

Myths, tragedies embellish the waterway’s name

April 1, 2018

Religion

Why Easter is called Easter, and other little-known facts about the holiday

Rev. Mark Twietmeyer, left, of Trinity Lutheran Church and Rev. Martin Lettow of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, both…

April 1, 2018

Food

A smoky-sweet dressing takes this black-eyed-pea dish to another level

Black-Eyed Peas With Oranges and Chipotle.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post I’m not sure what genius first combined oranges and chipotle, but it…

March 31, 2018

Food

Steamworks to tap ‘Sweet Ginger!’ Firkin

The base of the Sweet Ginger is Steamworks’ Third Eye P.A., a pale ale with a strong malt backbone that…

March 31, 2018

Food

Ska Brewing Co. to release Mexican Logger

Courtesy of Ska Brewing Co. The official beer release party will take place at 5 p.m. at Ska Brewing World…

March 31, 2018

Southwest Life

Colorado’s quest to tackle dangerously unhealthy forests

standing trees a problem without a solution

March 31, 2018

Religion

Can yoga be Christian? Yes, it can

Yoga is typically seen as either a Hindu practice or, more recently and popularly, “spiritual but not religious” or, even…

March 31, 2018

Southwest Life

Archaeology lecture to discuss land loss

Turney will talk about how the creation of Wupatki National Monument in 1924 caused indigenous residents to be gradually displaced,…

March 31, 2018

Southwest Life

Center of Southwest Studies to open exhibit

The exhibit will feature 23 copperplate etchings produced from 1980 to 1984 by contemporary Native American artist Helen Hardin. An…

March 31, 2018

Lifestyle

Thank You Letter

We extend our thanks to guest speakers: poet Esther Belin and authors Becky Clausen and Karlene Stange. Also, thank you…

March 30, 2018