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Christian Science Church to host talk Oct. 6

Melanie Wahlberg, a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, will give a talk, “Never Alone: How Spiritual Ideas Work in Us,” from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Christian S...

DATE: Oct 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Farmers Market: Thimbleberry Smoothie Co. seeks to nourish the community

Smoothies and smoothie bowls are gluten-, dairy-free

DATE: Oct 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

Good Food Collective connects food and those who need it

Organization has expanded its programs in its second year

DATE: Oct 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

Trailblazer of New Mexico chile industry to be honored

ALBUQUERQUE – A researcher seen as a pioneer of New Mexico’s chile pepper industry is being honored by the National Agricultural Center. The Albuquerque Journal reported Monday...

DATE: Oct 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

Mesa Verde National Park to host star party

The annual Star Party at Mesa Verde National Park will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Morefield Campground Amphitheater, 4 miles into the park. Mesa Verde Park Ra...

DATE: Sep 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Senators press Trump administration on India pecan tariff

CARLSBAD, N.M. – New Mexico’s U.S. senators want the Trump administration to defend the state’s pecan growers from tariffs during ongoing trade negotiations with India. U.S. Sens....

DATE: Sep 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

Chocolate’s ancient path leads to Chaco Canyon

Discovery a link to Mesoamerica

DATE: Sep 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Universal ethical truths at core of Jewish High Holy Days

My most vivid adolescent memories of the Jewish High Holy Days are the painful rumbling of my empty stomach as I fasted on Yom Kippur, and the sharp blasts of the shofar – the ram’s horn – s...

DATE: Sep 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

8-year-old victim of Spanish flu to get grave marker 101 years after her death

Loisa Bass died on her birthday in Durango

DATE: Sep 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Africa’s Catholic churches face competition and a troubled legacy as they grow

Pope Francis earlier this month completed a seven-day tour of three African countries: Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius. It was a significant trip for a number of reasons. Du...

DATE: Sep 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Judge vacates part of protection decision on trout species

DENVER – A judge has asked U.S. biologists to explain part of a determination that a trout native to Colorado and New Mexico doesn’t merit an endangered species listing. But U.S. ...

DATE: Sep 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Christianity at the Supreme Court: From majority power to minority rights

A movement for religious rights is transforming the place of religion in American public life. From the 1960s until very recently, liberals successfully argued at the Supreme Cour...

DATE: Sep 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.