Southwest Life
Wounded Cortez veteran gets K9 Scout to watch his back
Service dog helps man cope with PTSD
Southwest Lifestyle
Travel
For Robert Frost, did his 2 roads diverge in England?
Literary pilgrimage chases legacy of American poet
Southwest Life
Ancestral Puebloans used fire to communicate across vast distances
These efforts included a number of things that became a part of everyday life, such as the ending of Prohibition, the establishment of Social Security and the creation of the…
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Center of Southwest Studies to host lecture about Telluride in 1887
du1-i-syn The lecture is free and open to all. For more information, call 247-7456 or visit swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Health
Novel leukemia treatment could be 1st U.S. gene therapy
Human T cells belonging to cancer patients arrive at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.’s Morris Plains, N.J., facility. This laboratory is where the T cells of cancer patients are processed and turned…
Lifestyle
Pair marries at Hesperus
du1-i-syn Don “Dirty” Hinkley officiated the ceremony, which was held at Ridgewood Events Center in Hesperus. Katharine Kohler was maid of honor and bridesmaids included Riley McClellan, Jennifer Panko, Sasha…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for July 15, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Work alone or behind the scenes today because this will make you feel good. You need a breather to balance your busy pace. GEMINI…
Southwest Life
Sunflower Theatre spotlights Montezuma archaeological project
Ryan teaches full house about new discoveries
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SJMA members to learn about search and rescue dogs
Associated Press file For more information, visit www.sjma.org.
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Navajo State Park to host weekend events
Navajo State Park is south of Arboles and has marinas in Colorado and New Mexico.Courtesy photo Bureau of Reclamation archaeologist Jimmie McKenzie will give a talk about the archaeological history…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for July 14, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): This is a good day to tackle home repairs or have an important family discussion. Whatever you do will be done with optimism and…
Religion
Catholic Church says no gluten-free communion
Associated Press file The letter drew attention from media outlets around the globe, but it actually reaffirmed earlier guidelines saying that bread and wafers must have at least some gluten…
Religion
Children invited to attend Cactusville church camp
Children will learn that they are called by God to be unconditionally loved and accepted. To register, visit www.durangoco.adventistchurch.org. For more information, call 259-1189.
Health
How severe, ongoing stress can affect a child’s brain
The safe spaces, quiet times and breathing exercises for her and the other preschoolers at the Verner Center for Early Learning are designed to help kids cope with intense stress…
Travel
Same difference: Photographs of 32 hotel rooms in 32 countries reveal few variations
Still. Tidy. Blank. Enter Swiss photographer Roger Eberhard, who spent a year documenting 32 Hilton hotel rooms in 32 countries. The result: a postcard, of sorts, in the form of…
Food
Colorado produce calendars show what’s fresh, when
A Colorado Produce Calendar displayed at a King Soopers. The calendars, which show the season of typical availability for 44 produce items in Colorado, can also be found at all…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for July 13, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You feel genuine concern for someone today, probably a friend or a member of a group. You are ready to lend a sympathetic ear…
Southwest Life
Project aims to restore Cibola National Forest health
Archaeologist Doug Kosick leads a discussion on environmental history with a group of environmentalists during a field tour at McGaffey Lake about 20 miles southeast of Gallup, N.M.Morgan Hornsby/Gallup Independent…
Health
Science Says: Not all cancers need treatment right away
A surgeon performs robotic prostate surgery on a patient in Chicago. According to a new report, long-term results comparing different approaches for men with cancers confined to the prostate show…
Travel
Afraid of sharks? Flu, asteroids pose far greater risk
The confirmed return of great white sharks to Cape Cod has rattled some boaters and beachgoers. Yet the chances of an encounter involving a human are infinitesimally small, and the…
Food
This fruit and cheese dessert is unexpectedly luscious – and healthful
Grilled Plums with Goat Cheese and Honey-Thyme Drizzle.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post In the accompanying recipe, the heat of the grill warms ripe plum halves just enough to caramelize them a bit…
Food
Animas Grange talk to cover role of pollinators in gardens
Presentation to discuss role of bugs, birds and bats in growing food
Horoscopes
Horoscope for July 12, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Conversations with authority figures – this includes parents, bosses and VIPs – will hold a few surprises today. Keep your eyes open, and steady…
Southwest Life
Santa Fe folk art market endures amid shifting U.S. immigration policy
In its 14th year, the annual bazaar is expanding its mission to highlight innovation and high-fashion within folk art traditions, from flower-petal dyed scarves from India to Amazonian basketry with…
Travel
Monkey troupe vexes Florida park, goes viral on social media
Officials have closed two walking areas at Silver Springs State Park because of unwanted monkey interactions with park guests. An observation deck and a boardwalk are off-limits because the primates…
Health
Opioid prescribing is falling in the U.S., but not everywhere
A new government report finds opioid prescription rates have been falling in recent years overall, but rising in more than 1 in 5 U.S. counties.Associated Press file The amount of…
Food
Pine River Library to offer jam and jelly workshop
Recipes, resources and samples will be featured. The class is free and open to all. To register or for more information, call 884-2222, ext. 510.
Food
Wines of the San Juan wins 16 medals
Wines of the San Juan’s Serendipity Merlot, center, received a Double Gold medal at the 2017 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition. The winery received 16 medals overall.Courtesy of Wines…