Lifestyle

With a tweak, mac and cheese becomes more complete

Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Hummus offers more protein and less fat than a typical rendition.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Its half-cup…

February 21, 2018

Southwest Life

Espanola man’s lowrider museum dream soon to be reality

Fred Rael poses in his ’67 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible lowrider at his home in Espanola, N.M. He and others…

February 21, 2018

Religion

Rev. Billy Graham, known as ‘America’s Pastor,’ dies at 99

“America’s Pastor,” as he was dubbed, had suffered from cancer, pneumonia and other ailments and died at his home in…

February 21, 2018

Food

From comfort to high-tech: Food a serious quest at Olympics

Clearly, food is a big deal for Olympians, and it’s usually much more complicated than ice cream and sandwiches: The…

February 21, 2018

Southwest Life

La Plata County Conservation District seeking nominations

Three director positions are available. Self-nomination forms can be received from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday from…

February 20, 2018

Religion

Pope revives lapsed sex abuse commission amid skepticism

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Santa Marta chapel at the Vatican on Feb. 16.L’Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP The…

February 19, 2018

Food

McDonald’s moves cheeseburgers off Happy Meal menu

Diners can still ask specifically for cheeseburgers or chocolate milk with the kid’s meal, but the fast-food company said that…

February 19, 2018

Religion

First United Methodist to start new sermon series

Associated Press file The congregation will read the New Testament’s book of Mark during the 40 days of Lent before…

February 19, 2018

Southwest Life

Center of Southwest Studies to open new exhibit

New items will be on display with Ben Nighthorse Campbellâ€™s personal collection of bead work and in the Treasures of…

February 19, 2018

Southwest Life

BLM asks residents in La Plata, Montezuma counties about access to land, trails

provides comments on popular areas, parking lots

February 18, 2018

Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College to host medicinal plant talk

Osha is native to the San Juan Mountains and used medicinally. Fitzgerald has 29 years of experience with the Forest…

February 18, 2018

Southwest Life

Food safety class to be held at La Plata County Fairgrounds

The La Plata County Extension Office and Colorado Department of Health and Environment for Food Safety have partnered to hold…

February 18, 2018

Southwest Life

Food safety class to be held at La Plata County Fairgrounds

The La Plata County Extension Office and Colorado Department of Health and Environment for Food Safety have partnered to hold…

February 18, 2018

Food

I like my eggs served with a side of pet names, hon

“You want a splash more coffee, hon?” I’m fully aware that such provincial friendliness is frowned upon by polite society.…

February 17, 2018

Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College to hold Sustainability Summit

The keynote speaker will be Sam Daley-Harris, an activist, author and social entrepreneur, who will discuss the theme: “Are Silence…

February 17, 2018

Religion

Why so many Americans think Buddhism is just a philosophy

A Tibetan Monk from the Gaden Shartse Monastary, rubs a metal cone releasing sand used to create a Green Tara…

February 17, 2018

Southwest Life

Forest Service transforms how it will use, manage fires in Southwest Colorado

to launch new plan for 80,000 acres from Vallecito to Piedra River

February 17, 2018

Southwest Life

Votes needed for San Juan Mountains Association board positions

Candidates include: Jim Libby and Frank Viehmann, Kevin Neadeau, Ben Rockis, Ken Baker and Carey Carlson. Directors serve two consecutive,…

February 17, 2018

Food

Popular coffee shop reopens in Dolores

Owner Mark Looper took over the former Pony Expresso building and, along with his girlfriend Misty Henderson, remodeled it to…

February 16, 2018

Religion

Durango area churches to offer Lenten ecumenical services

Associated Press file Feb. 21: Faith Community Church, 1400 Highway 172.Feb. 28: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road.March…

February 15, 2018

Food

Peanut butter helps West African-style stew find the ‘sweet spot’

West African Peanut Stew With Chicken. MUST CREDIT: Photo by Jennifer Chase for The Washington Post.du1-i-syn The stew’s distinctive taste…

February 15, 2018

Southwest Life

Fundraiser film screening to support residents’ legal defense

Chilcoatdu1-i-syn Franklin and Chilcoat were charged last April with multiple criminal offenses after Franklin closed a livestock enclosure gate in…

February 15, 2018

Food

The secrets to making two of India’s most famous dishes …

the family that invented them

February 14, 2018

Food

Former cook gets 7 years for putting lye in Yum Yum Sauce

The owner of a Hibachi Express franchise checked surveillance video after feeling his mouth burn when he tasted the sauce…

February 13, 2018