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Southwest Life

On Route 66, Green Books a guide to safe havens for black travelers

documents their use on Route 66

July 20, 2016

Food

Transfer your kitchen skills to the great outdoors

otherwise competent home cook tackles her fear of the backyard barbecue

July 19, 2016

Food

Great food crosses political divides

traditions run deep in convention host cities

July 18, 2016

Food

Take Ellie Krieger’s sage advice about frozen pops

infusion appeals to kids and adults

July 18, 2016

Food

The Grapevine: Don’t think less of these great red blends

It is often said that blends are greater than any one of their parts. Indeed, some of the world’s greatest…

July 18, 2016

Food

Congress OKs bill requiring first GMO food labels

Federal law would preempt new Vermont standards

July 18, 2016

Religion

Nun who defied Billy the Kid inspires TV show

Television series will be filmed in New Mexico

July 15, 2016

Food

U.S. Senate backs bill to label genetically modified food

Critics say measure doesn’t go far enough

July 12, 2016

Food

In new book, Victor Hazan channels late wife, Marcella

Writing helped him to navigate grief

July 12, 2016

Food

Date-and-nut balls provide burst of energy

These natural date-and-almond balls by Meera Sodha are a twist on an ancient Indian sweet recipe called khajur pak.Meera Sodha/Associated…

July 12, 2016

Food

Flavor pork chops with buttermilk marinade for quick, easy dinner

These crispy buttermilk-soaked pork chops are coated in a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, which provide crunch, and seasoned breadcrumbs, which…

July 12, 2016

Food

Palisade peaches debuting at area fruit stand

Palisade crop is in, locals to follow soon

July 12, 2016

Religion

Noah’s ark of biblical proportions opens in Kentucky

Minister says project proves Bible’s truth; critics say it harms science education

July 8, 2016

Southwest Life

Route 66: Women of the Mother Road

history project collects stories of diverse lives

July 6, 2016

Southwest Life

Drones give conservationists an aerial edge

affordable, easy-to-operate technology to monitor land and wildlife

July 6, 2016

Food

Farm cooperative offers option for Durango-area produce

farmers join forces to provide fresh, local food

July 5, 2016

Food

Spaghetti with shrimp and pesto a quick and easy dinner

shrimp, pesto on hand in the freezer

July 4, 2016

Food

Burger King introduces ‘Mac n’ Cheetos,’ defying healthy eating trends

As it happens, analysts say the new creation – called Mac n’ Cheetos – could be the best food mash-up…

July 4, 2016

Food

The Grapevine: Today’s Spanish wines deserve a second look

Although European and Argentinian wines dominate the industry with excellent quality-to-price ratios, it’s worthwhile to look more closely at Spanish…

July 4, 2016

Food

New Vermont GMO law creates uncertainty

Federal legislation could precede state labeling requirement

July 4, 2016

Religion

Retired pope thanks Francis for focus on mercy

Benedict steals show at unprecedented ceremony in Vatican

July 1, 2016

Religion

Religion Briefs

The Rev. Debra (Debbie) Metzgar Shew has joined St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Durango and will begin leading worship services…

July 1, 2016

Southwest Life

Upper Animas River: A whitewater hidden gem

journey tests boaters' skills, rewards with adventure

June 29, 2016

Southwest Life

Rico museum captures rich, surprising history

you know about ‘The Acid Plant Incident’ of 1964?

June 29, 2016