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Southwest Life

Pueblo man is helping forgotten Mexican children

Ben Perea of Pueblo makes many trips to Mexico in his pickup, delivering donated items to poor children in villages…

August 18, 2018

Southwest Life

Center of Southwest Studies to conclude lecture series

From 1906 to 1944, Louisa Wade Wetherill and her husband, John, made their home with the Navajos of the Monument…

August 18, 2018

Religion

Why Native Americans struggle to protect sacred places

Associated Press file<br><br>The “Moonhouse” in McLoyd Canyon is part of Bears Ears National Monument near Blanding, Utah, which has been…

August 18, 2018

Religion

Church president: Use ‘Latter-day Saints’ not ‘Mormon’

Associated Press file<br><br>President Russell M. Nelson, the president of the Mormon church, is asking people to refrain from using “Mormon”…

August 17, 2018

Southwest Life

Book focuses on trailblazing Colorado missionary physician

Robert Chambers shows a photo of his sister and himself featured in the book “Courage in a White Coat,” while…

August 17, 2018

Southwest Life

What are the top 5 littered items in the San Juan National Forest?

the common to the curious, litter is a constant battle

August 16, 2018

Religion

Church sex scandal: Abuse victims want a full reckoning

The Most Rev. Donald Trautman, second from left, retiring bishop of Erie, Pa., prays and lays his hands on the…

August 15, 2018

Southwest Life

Vital U.S. reservoir OK for now, but shortages looming

Water intake pipes that were once underwater sit above the water line along Lake Mead near Boulder City, Nev. U.S.…

August 15, 2018

Food

Pine River Library to host Zucchini Extravaganza

annual event features food, contests

August 15, 2018

Religion

Pennsylvania priests abused over 1,000 children, report says

Judy Deaven who says her son was a victim of sexual abuse by a priest as a boy reacts as…

August 14, 2018

Religion

Judge won’t toss claim against Mormon church in rape case

Plaintiff McKenna Denson speaks with reporters during a news conference, in Salt Lake City. A judge is refusing to dismiss…

August 14, 2018

Southwest Life

Teenage girls learning science in Colorado’s backcountry

Molly Hancock, left, Yareli Herrera, middle and Taliyah Emory-Muhammad, right, learn how to read a paper map with other girls…

August 13, 2018

Religion

Evangelist seeks prayer for yoga-practicing Oregon governor

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown speaks in Portland, Ore. The evangelist Franklin Graham recently asked thousands of people at an Oregon…

August 13, 2018

Southwest Life

Inmates make dangerous ‘walk of shame’ to Santa Fe after time in county jail

A harrowing trek from county jail back to Santa Fe

August 12, 2018

Southwest Life

San Juan Odyssey Tour to be held in September

Participants of the daylong tour will board a vehicle provided by Switzerland of America in Silverton and continue through the…

August 12, 2018

Southwest Life

Bayfield to hold Zucchini Extravaganza

The event is free, open to all and will feature live Americana music from Agave, fun contests, a zucchini potluck…

August 12, 2018

Southwest Life

Lessons of the 416 Fire show how our approach to wildfires has evolved

There are many lessons to learn from the devastating pattern of drought, wildfire and debris we are enduring, but one…

August 11, 2018

Religion

Death penalty decree could be quandary for U.S. politicians

says option ‘inadmissible’ in all cases

August 11, 2018

Southwest Life

Edible plant walk offered Aug. 22 in La Plata Canyon

Katrina Blair, co-founder of Turtle Lake Refuge and edible plant expert, will teach participants how to find and prepare edible…

August 11, 2018

Southwest Life

Southern Ute Museum to open wolf exhibit

Courtesy of Living With Wolves founders Jim and Jamie Dutcher The exhibit, supported by Rocky Mountain Wolf Project, will offer…

August 11, 2018

Southwest Life

San Juan National Forest adjusts grazing north of Dolores

decision has new requirements to improve range

August 10, 2018

Southwest Life

Tour de Farms to arrive in Bayfield

The tour offers tips about starting or improving vegetable gardens, how to food grow food locally and more. Participants will…

August 10, 2018

Religion

Michigan attorney set to be first Muslim woman in Congress

Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat, could become the first Muslim woman in Congress.Associated Press file The 42-year-old attorney, who is set…

August 9, 2018

Food

Curried corn on the cob is crazy good and made for summer

Corn on the Cob Curry.Goran Kosanovic/Washington Post Maybe that explains why, when I first tasted the results of an Indian…

August 9, 2018