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Bishop declares nun’s recovery as 70th Lourdes miracle

Pilgrims queue to visit the grotto at Lourdes, southwestern France. A French bishop on Feb. 11, declared as a miracle…

February 13, 2018

Food

“Lady Doritos”? It’s not happening, PepsiCo says

Don’t expect to see “lady Doritos” on store shelves. The company that makes the cheesy chips said Feb. 6 that…

February 13, 2018

Southwest Life

Kids invited to winter discovery walk

Kids who participate, accompanied by an adult, will have the opportunity to discover animal tracks, examine plants, enjoy the outdoors…

February 13, 2018

Food

‘Raw’ water is making waves in the market, but its benefits aren’t clear

I know what you’re thinking. “Aha! She drinks raw water! That’s why she’s such a remarkable thinker, with such penetrating…

February 12, 2018

Religion

Church expert: #Metoo, Chile bishop scandal a wake-up call

A nun takes notes as she attends a conference on the Latin Mass at Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas…

February 12, 2018

Southwest Life

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to present talk

After a social from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and a brief business meeting, Charles Riggs, associate professor of anthropology at…

February 12, 2018

Food

A soup with substance? Cashews to the rescue, again.

Creamy Vegan Potato Chowder.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Cashews, of course, are the answer. As I’ve rhetorically asked before, aren’t they always?…

February 11, 2018

Southwest Life

Spring runoff forecast for Lake Powell is bleak

A warm, dry winter across the Southwest means Lake Powell will likely collect less than half its normal spring runoff.…

February 11, 2018

Southwest Life

San Juan Mountains Association asks members to vote for board candidates

Candidates include: Jim Libby, Frank Viehmann, Kevin Neadeau, Ben Rockis, Ken Baker and Carey Carlson. Directors are allowed to serve…

February 11, 2018

Food

Animas Museum to host World War I French 75 party

The French 75 Cocktail was invented during World War I and was allegedly named after a powerful artillery gun.Courtesy of…

February 10, 2018

Food

Seasons in Durango to host annual ‘Burning Down the House’

The 100 Club’s mission is to provide financial assistance to families of law enforcement and firefighters who are seriously injured…

February 10, 2018

Food

El Moro Spirits and Tavern hosts Valentine’s CRAFT

Restaurant and Suerte Tequila team up for alternative event

February 10, 2018

Food

Bitters are essential to a good cocktail, but which ones should you buy?

Cocktail bitters evolved out of archaic medicines made from plants believed to have pharmaceutical properties, once used to treat all…

February 10, 2018

Southwest Life

Western Colorado rock art vandals begging for attention

Alissa Leavitt-Reynolds examines graffiti on an escarpment in the Bangs Canyon Area near Gand Junction. The Bureau of Land Management…

February 10, 2018

Religion

The complex history of ‘In God We Trust’ as an American motto

Popular during the Civil War, the motto fell out of favor until its resurgence in the 1950s

February 10, 2018

Southwest Life

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad receives wildfire mitigation award

The awards, sponsored by the National Association of State Foresters, International Association of Fire Chiefs, National Fire Protection Association and…

February 10, 2018

Religion

How the National Prayer Breakfast sparked an unusual meeting between Muslims and evangelicals

Courtesy of Rodney Bailey via Washington Post<br><br>Imam Mohamed Magid of the All Dulles Area Muslim Society mosque in Northern Virginia,…

February 9, 2018

Food

Apple reference books donated to libraries in Cortez, Mancos and Dolores

Seven-volume sets document varieties dating back two centuries

February 8, 2018

Religion

Vatican to interview Chile victim in person

Juan Carlos Cruz reads from his tablet during an interview with The Associated Press on Feb. 4 in Philadelphia. Cruz…

February 8, 2018

Southwest Life

Limitless Socket designed to help amputees heal

February 7, 2018

Religion

AP Explains: How past wounds fuel debate over Polish law

Acknowledging the concerns of Israel, the United States and Holocaust scholars, President Andrzej Duda said he would ask the country’s…

February 7, 2018

Food

The future of soda might be coffee

But the world’s largest beverage companies want to turn that morning cup of joe into an all-day staple – and…

February 6, 2018

Food

Durango chefs offer ideas for Valentine’s Day desserts Recipes are sure to impress that special someone

Durangoans’ DIY recipes will impress that special someone

February 6, 2018

Food

Sweet job: Trio of judges select Vermont’s best maple syrup

Tasting teaspoon after teaspoon of maple syrup samples, after first critiquing the entries for density, clarity and color, a panel…

February 6, 2018