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Southwest Life

Rain may help curb human-bear conflicts

quiet year, activity increases as animals prepare for hibernation

July 30, 2020

Southwest Life

Leftover big-game licenses to go on sale Aug. 4

A list of the licenses remaining are now available on the CPW website. There is no advantage for hunters to…

July 29, 2020

Southwest Life

Colo. tree selected for Christmas at U.S. Capitol

The Christmas tree will make its way from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests to the West Lawn…

July 28, 2020

Religion

What are the origins of cathedrals and chapels?

As a scholar of the Bible, Judaism and Christianity, I have come to learn the historic importance of these structures…

July 27, 2020

Food

Six ways to cut back on salt – and keep the flavor – when cooking at home

Reducing sodium in your recipes isn’t an impossible endeavor … if you think about it strategically.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post The best…

July 26, 2020

Southwest Life

1918, 2020: The tale of 2 crowd diseases

prevention measures prove effective a century apart

July 26, 2020

Southwest Life

Colorado Cattlemen’s Association to hold virtual business meeting

The meeting will provide educational sessions, networking opportunities, leadership recognition and policy development, with the opportunity to host in-person meetings…

July 25, 2020

Southwest Life

San Juan Mining and Reclamation Conference to be held virtually

The conference will feature an interactive mix of networking happy hours, short presentations and expert panels to bring key stakeholders…

July 24, 2020

Southwest Life

Safety precautions guide dental clinics during pandemic

procedures, equipment protect patients, dentists from coronavirus

July 23, 2020

Southwest Life

Animas Valley Grange to host talk with Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Kate Greenberg

Greenberg has worked in agriculture for more than 12 years. Before her appointment, she was the western program director for…

July 22, 2020

Food

425 Degrees Take & Bake Pizza goes mobile

allows family business to reach other parts of La Plata County

July 22, 2020

Religion

Religious faith a lifelong constant for Rep. John Lewis

Lewis spent boyhood days as a make-believe minister, preaching to a congregation of clucking birds at his rural home in…

July 22, 2020

Food

A classic French dessert gets a savory spin with this bell pepper and zucchini clafoutis

Sweet Pepper, Zucchini and Cheddar Clafoutis.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post We used to get pounds of advance-copy cookbooks from publishers at The…

July 20, 2020

Food

Refreshing cocktails to carry us through a summer like no other

I would have named my favorite summer classics: the gin and tonic, crisp and fizzing; a daiquiri as balanced as…

July 20, 2020

Food

A Goya boycott has people sharing alternatives for adobo, sazón and more pantry staples

But now, some are seeking out alternatives to the widely available brand after activists called for a boycott of Goya…

July 20, 2020

Food

Covid-shaped cakes and cupcakes are popping up in fine-dining restaurants, bakeries and home kitchens around the world

Coronavirus cake baked by Classy Girl Cupcakes in Wisconsin.Courtesy of Classy Girl Cupcakes Some on social media were outraged by…

July 20, 2020

Food

Your food scraps deserve another shot. Here’s how to use peels, stems and more in your cooking.

There are many ways to use peels, stems and more in your cooking.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post But it’s time to give…

July 19, 2020

Southwest Life

Manna, Garden Project merge to advance food security mission

join to have a larger impact on vulnerable populations

July 16, 2020

Religion

Churches amid the pandemic: Some outbreaks, many challenges

A sign on a street near the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Island City, Ore., lists its worship schedule July 10.…

July 13, 2020

Religion

Summit Church offers vacation bible school

VBS focuses on fun, adventure and learning about God. Because of current health restrictions, participation will be limited to 15…

July 13, 2020

Southwest Life

Cortez adds to inventory of historical buildings, homes

office, McPhee transplants highlighted in survey

July 12, 2020

Southwest Life

La Plata Open Space Conservancy to host second discussion in local agriculture series

Representatives of two major players in Southwest Colorado agriculture, James Ranch and Adobe House Farms, will share how they have…

July 9, 2020

Southwest Life

San Juan volunteer rangers needed

Volunteers are needed to monitor these trails, talk to visitors about minimizing their impacts and ensure that hikers keep these…

July 9, 2020

Religion

Not so random acts: Science finds that being kind pays off

Nightbird Restaurant chef and owner Kim Alter, left, mimics giving a hug to nurse practitioner Sydney Gressel, center, and patient…

July 8, 2020