Living

Mesa County deputy featured in ‘The Grand Tour’

Reality show films ‘traffic stop’ near Montrose

January 20, 2018

Living

Orchid’s beauty and resilience make it a keeper

By Gail Vanik If you are like many people, that lovely orchid plant you received as a gift for Christmas,…

January 17, 2018

Living

If you want to stay healthy, don’t forget your teeth

When people think about health issues, they often don’t think about their teeth. Dental health is rarely considered a priority,…

January 17, 2018

Living

Mercy receives five-star Medicare rating

Durango Herald file The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recognized Mercy Regional Medical Center with a five-star rating for…

January 12, 2018

Living

Community Calendar

Monday, Jan. 8<br><br>The Cortez Public Library hosts Beau L’Amour, son of Louis L’Amour, at 6 p.m. at the library, 202…

January 7, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

Role-playing games regaining popularity

New place to play in town, appearance on popular shows aid in resurgence

January 4, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

New technology aims to slow damage to O’Keeffe works

SANTA FE – Chemical reactions are gradually darkening many of Georgia O’Keeffe’s famously vibrant paintings, and art conservation experts are…

January 3, 2018

Living

Book review: ‘The Go-Backer’ details reality of pioneer life

‘The Go-Backer’ details harsh reality of pioneer life

December 26, 2017

Living

Louis L’Amour’s son publishes writer’s ‘Lost Treasures’

Beau L’Amour brings stories of father’s literary legacy to Cortez

December 26, 2017

Living

When your kids get cabin fever, try these activities

Tips for keeping kiddos occupied during holiday break

December 24, 2017

Living

Community Calendar

A snowstorm blanketed Cortez in snow overnight on Saturday, Jan. 21.Emily Rice/The Journal Post announcements to SpinGo.com and email announcements…

December 21, 2017

Living

Not fake news: ‘Whatever’ tops annoying word list, literally

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — The shoulder-shrugging reply “whatever” continues to annoy Americans more than other words or phrases, but “fake news”…

December 19, 2017

Living

Community Calendar

Eleventh-grader Skylar Wilkerson tells stories of his adventures in mountain-biking during a Gallery Day in September. Southwest Open Schools will…

December 17, 2017

Living

Thinking About Health Obamacare deadline fast approaching

By Gordon Hopkins Rural Health News Service Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (aka: Obamacare) ends on Friday, Dec.…

December 14, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Sounds of the season

The Mancos Valley Chorus performs its annual concert at Montezuma-Cortez High School. The chorusâ€™ final performance of the season was…

December 14, 2017

Living

Community Calendar

Louis L’Amour, seen here in the late 1950s, left behind a treasure trove of unpublished and unfinished work when he…

December 11, 2017

Living

Foods to eat to facilitate a better night’s sleep

Do you have “healthy” sleep patterns? With Thanksgiving having kicked off the holidays and Christmas on the way, it’s this…

December 6, 2017

Faith

A year after the election, more find a haven in church

Congregations grow as people seek solace, social action activities

December 5, 2017

Living

Review: Best children’s books for Christmas

Anna C. Swain, author of Animas Animal Adventures: Durango to Silverton, will be at Maria’s Bookshop on Friday night to…

December 1, 2017

Living

Community Calendar

The Sunflower Theatre on Wednesday added a performance of the Hampstead Stage Company’s “A Christmas Carol” for Dec. 2.du1-i-syn Post…

November 24, 2017

Faith

‘Wicked Bible’ advises: ‘Thou shalt commit adultery’

17th century text includes 2 infamous errors

November 23, 2017

Living

Unraveling the mystery of the Christmas cactus

Christmas cactusCourtesy photo It’s the holiday season and some of the most appreciated gifts are poinsettias or Christmas cactus. Yet…

November 20, 2017

Living

Cooking, baking at high altitude are part science, part art

Aaron O’Brien slides loafs of bread into the ovens at Serious Delights bakery.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald Holidays are fast approaching, and…

November 20, 2017

Living

Join scavenger hunt at Mancos State Park on free Friday

Mancos State Park, at 42545 Road N in Mancos, will host a photo scavenger hunt Nov. 24 for Fresh Air…

November 19, 2017