Southwest Colorado responds to MeatOut Day by celebrating meat

Fans of Colorado’s livestock industry gathered around the state Saturday to eat and promote meat in defiance of Gov. Jared Polis’ proclamation that made Saturday a statewide MeatOut Day. In...

DATE: March 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can homemade lasagna be the thing that lifts our neighbors?

La Plata County residents are turning to lasagna as a way to help neighbors experiencing tough times. The local effort is part of Lasagna Love, a nationwide grassroots movement featured on NBC’s...

DATE: Feb. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s the secret to pairing beer with food?

When it comes to pairing beer and food, Durango has a world-class expert. Sean Clark is the chief operations officer and executive chef at Peak Food & Beverage, which runs Bird’s, El Moro Spirits &...

DATE: Feb. 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Living

Is a new grocery store in Durango’s future?

Most Durangoans are familiar with the city’s big four grocery stores – two City Markets, an Albertsons and a Walmart. Could we soon see five? The answer to the question depends on whom you are...

DATE: Feb. 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Manna soup kitchen offers holiday cheer

The Christmas meal provided by Manna soup kitchen meant a lot to Eric Stickle, who is watching every penny trying to keep afloat through February, when he can leave the Budget Inn and begin his...

DATE: Dec. 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter farmers market to return for its second season in Durango

The 7 Rivers Farmers Market, a winter farmers market, will return for its second season Nov. 3. This year, the market will take place from noon to 3 p.m. every Tuesday through April at the La Plata...

DATE: Oct. 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID can’t stop Chile Challenge, it’s just different this year

Residents who were looking forward to tasting spicy food in the annual Chile in October Challenge need not be disappointed. The challenge was unable to proceed as usual this year because of...

DATE: Oct. 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Ignacio heats up for annual chile fest

Even the coronavirus pandemic can’t stop the town of Ignacio from holding its annual Green Chile Fest on Sept. 12. Once the green chiles start roasting, community members know it’s time to...

DATE: Sept. 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Ignacio science teacher makes salsa to send students to Space Camp

As of yet, Danny Jacques hasn’t been to outer space. Growing up on a ranch in Ignacio, he was fascinated by space exploration and wanted to be an astronaut. But not knowing how to accomplish that...

DATE: Aug. 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ore House teams up with Rochester Hotel to provide alternative dining experience

While many of downtown Durango’s restaurants have reopened after COVID-19 closures, others have been quietly biding their time, including the Ore House. Because of its location on College Drive...

DATE: Aug. 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Online food hub in Farmington aims to expand farming, local food systems

FARMINGTON – An online food hub allowing people and businesses to place orders with local farmers has launched amid the coronavirus pandemic and a renewed focus on shopping local. The goal of the...

DATE: Aug. 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Mancos allowing to-go alcohol at GMC lot

To help support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the town of Mancos is temporarily loosening its open-container laws, although there will be some restrictions. As of July 10,...

DATE: July 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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