Sheriff Update https://tj.durangoherald.com/section/columnists-sheriff-update/feed/ Latest local news from The Durango Herald. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:34:10 -0600 en-us 30 https://tj.durangoherald.com/poinsettias-can-be-saved-if-you-put-the-work-in/ As you are reading this, Beth may be taking down the Christmas tree. She is no Scrooge, by any means. Our house has been full of lights and fir boughs, and our mantle is scattered with little trees that may,... Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:03:06 -0700 B7B60EB4-02F9-2525-E053-0100007F687A https://tj.durangoherald.com/how-to-prevent-the-stomach-flu-a-recipe-for-success/ The emergence of flip-flops, wind and milk chocolate-colored rivers are sure signs of spring in Southwest Colorado. With Memorial Day weekend on the horizon, we’ll soon break free of the indoor kitchen. One whiff of food cooking on the grill... Sun, 12 May 2019 17:49:05 -0600 88B73019-61A5-093D-E053-0100007F5206 https://tj.durangoherald.com/prebiotics-probiotics-in-natural-foods-can-benefit-your-gut-health/ Many of us spend time carefully perusing grocery shelves looking for healthier foods, particularly items advertising prebiotics and probiotics. New research is showing how important these two “biotics” are to our gut health particularly. Yes, you can buy packages of... Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:01:05 -0600 780DA761-8848-75CB-E053-0100007FA61E https://tj.durangoherald.com/nutrient-dense-asparagus-can-be-prepared-in-many-ways/ Oh yes, spring is my favorite season. Calves, lambs, fawns appearing across the fields and, best of all, the asparagus! It starts appearing mid-April and ends in June. As one of the few perennial vegetables, it replants itself for typically... Thu, 10 May 2018 05:00:00 -0600 6BF08E5C-AE8C-7E48-E053-0100007FEC0A https://tj.durangoherald.com/green-chile-season-is-here-but-they-arent-the-hottest-peppers/ Matt Flores roasts outside Big Lots in Santa Fe, N.M.Associated Press There are times during the year when your senses get the best of you: the sight of the first snow, the sound of coyotes while camping or the taste... Fri, 15 Sep 2017 16:49:55 -0600 593DD201-7DF1-7417-E053-0100007F27F0 https://tj.durangoherald.com/randy-thank-you-for-making-the-county-fair-our-prize-event/ McKeedu1-i-syn Each summer, the La Plata County 4-H program celebrates the traditions and pride of our community at the annual county fair. 4-H members bring in animals, food, heritage arts projects and much more to be on display for all... Thu, 20 Feb 2014 23:01:06 -0700 366EE4EB-0FEB-4254-BDC8-337582D8828E https://tj.durangoherald.com/from-the-extension-small-choices-can-lead-to-big-savings/ Are you leaving money on the table? Recently, the blog DoughRoller grabbed my attention with an item about compounding. The premise was that long-term reduced spending increases retirement readiness. I know you want to turn the page, but stay with... Fri, 24 Jan 2014 00:06:37 -0700 B9E361D4-1361-4352-8820-C33B25E1D63E