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VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis offered another gesture to Catholics who are estranged from the church, saying this week he respects them but God is waiting for them. He made…
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Religion
Pope Francis to travel to Holy Land in May
Pope Francis kisses a child as he arrives for his weekly general audience Wednesday in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Francis, an Argentine Jesuit, will be the fourth pope…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “H.H. Jeffrey is now back on the job at his jewelry store after a vacation of 10 days which he and Mrs. Jeffrey spent in California. They…
Food
Healthy baked haddock that doesn’t taste healthy
How you dress it can make the difference between delicious baked haddock or fish that is tasteless and dry.Matthew Mead/Associated Press What isn’t always quite so clear is how to…
Food
A healthy chicken soup with Chinese influences
The fragrant broth in this recipe for Chinese Chicken and Vegetable Soup is a Chinese take on a Jewish chicken soup that is touted for its healing effects.Matthew Mead/Associated Press…
Food
When in Sicily, the sublime ice cream rules
Voglia Matta, a corner mom-and-pop shop in Syracuse, Sicily, offers almost 60 different flavors of dense, colorful ice cream made fresh daily on the premises.Andrea DiStefano/Associated Press If you visit…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “As an outgrowth of the peace officers training school held in Durango, an organization was formed to be known as the San Juan Peace Officers Association. The…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Member of the Durango Rotary Club will see and hear a Thompson sub-machine gun actually fired in the Gold Room of the Strater Hotel. A large glass…
Health
Making raped teenagers relive their trauma works
Therapy effective for veterans helps sexual abuse victims
Health
Vitamin E may slow Alzheimer’s progression
Breakthrough is still not a cure, study authors say
Health
Raising your car crash risk: Dialing, texting will do it
Study: Talking on phone not a hazard, though
Travel
Southwest Airlines ranks last in on-time performance
The Dallas-based airline, the dominant carrier at Chicago’s Midway airport, placed at the bottom of monthly on-time statistics reported to the Department of Transportation for two consecutive months. It’s the…
Family
Tot fights sleep? Body clock may be to blame
finds bedtime may not match kids’ circadian rhythm
Family
Bipartisan bill seeks to boost foreign adoptions
Laura Brenner, left, adopted her daughter Ketia Brenner, 9, in the wake of the massive January 2010 earthquake in Haiti.Elaine Thompson/Associated Press The bill would encourage more adoptions of foreign…
And the West is History
And the West is History
This picture appeared in the Dec. 19, 1963 Herald. The cutline read: “Tarnished by 70 years of service, the bell from the old city hall tower was lowered back to…
Religion
Church signs get hip with quips
But, sometimes, humor to lure worshippers can cross the line
Religion
Pope warns of poorly trained priests
Pope Francis talks with Jesuit leader Rev. Adolfo Nicolas before celebrating Mass with Jesuits on Friday in Rome.Riccardo De Luca/Associated Press He also warned against accepting men for the priesthood…
Religion
Pope stresses strength, courage, hope in 2014
Pope Francis kisses the Holy Book as he celebrates Mass on New Year’s Day in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.Andrew Medichini/Associated Press “We are all children of one heavenly…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Marie Andrews of Wallace Furniture Store won one of the cash prizes offered by the Denver distributor of Philco radios for the most sales during December.” 50…
And the West is History
And the West is History
This picture appeared in the Dec. 10, 1963, The Durango Herald. The cutline read, “The heaviest snowstorm to date in this area dumped more than a foot of snow on…
Food
Peruvian chef talks of cuisine, future of food
Richard Bernaola, left, and Executive Chef Diego Oka create ceviche dishes for the launch of the La Mar by Gaston Acurio cafe, scheduled to open in February at the Mandarin…
Food
An easier way to eat more vegetables
Using a food processor to shred vegetables such as these beets, parsnips and carrots saves time in preparation and cooking.Matthew Mead/Associated Press So here’s a sane and simple resolution that…
Food
Mormon-centric Utah epicenter for food storage
It’s more than just for disasters, and it’s gaining wider popularity