Southwest Lifestyle

Religion Briefs

Dawenwalker will give a presentation called “What the Earth is Asking of Us” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian…

October 17, 2014

The fight against gay marriage changes

Religious exemptions could allow refusal of benefits to same-sex spouses

October 17, 2014

75 years ago: “Frank Roberts of the Florida district was in town buying turkey feed. Frank says that turkeys did…

October 17, 2014

75 years ago: “To perplex further the people of Durango, sporadic attacks of mumps are being experienced. Mrs. Hamet McAllister,…

October 15, 2014

75 years ago: “Boys and girls who come to Durango schools from the Animas Valley are still waiting for the…

October 15, 2014

The refurbished Gold Slipper, 645 Main Ave., is the oldest saloon in Durango, according to the postcard published by Petley…

On the side

If you’re hungry or just want a snack while you’re strolling East Third Avenue or ducking into the always-busy Smiley…

10 fresh uses for Brussels sprouts

so much more than boil them

Make stew leaner, just add beans

To save time when making slow-cooker meals, prepare the ingredients the night before and store in the refrigerator overnight.MATTHEW MEAD/Associated…

McDonald’s invites icky questions about its food

The world’s biggest hamburger chain is confronting unappetizing questions as part of a U.S. campaign to beat back perceptions that…

Hummus and chocolate? Yum!

Rich and creamy chocolate hummus is delicious on bread with peanut butter or as a dip for pretzels and apples.Matthew…

Savoring the season

chefs embrace cold-weather comfort foods

75 years ago: “30 acres of the old Lime Creek burn between Durango and Silverton will be reforested by a…

October 13, 2014

Health Briefs

Colorado has had no cases of Ebola, but San Juan Basin Health and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment…

How much is your health worth?

those who can afford them, specialty drugs may be worth it

Sense of smell as eerie indicator

it is a predictor of imminent death

The rewards of curiosity

state of mind may make you a better learner

75 years ago: “District Attorney James M. Noland said that he would ask for the death penalty for Jim Stephens,…

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Boulder writer to ride U.S. rails

45-year-old is one of 24 selected for Amtrak Residency Program

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The cradle of wilderness

Colorado’s Western Slope inspired protection of wild lands in the U.S.

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They say you can feel like a bird in powerchute

The wheels bump along the gravelly desert and a small jolt tugs on the safety belts as the chute billows…

Family

Number of U.S. kids in foster care up after long dip

The annual report from the Department of Health and Human Services tallied 402,378 children in the foster care system as…

Imagine church as a courtroom

this pastor set his new course, one-third of original members left

October 10, 2014

Religion Briefs

The Rev. Katie Kandarian-Morris will present “The Spirit of Mutual Love” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship…

October 10, 2014

75 years ago: “Lynn Dean, town marshal of Mancos, was shot and instantly killed by a prisoner he was attempting…

October 10, 2014

75 years ago: “Dr. Leo W. Lloyd, La Plata County Health Officer, said that unless further infantile paralysis cases develop…

October 8, 2014

75 years ago: “Workmen have been busy for the past few weeks repairing and rebuilding portions of the Summit Reservoir…

October 8, 2014