Religion
Some religious groups allow courtship of underage girls
Allegations facing Roy Moore prompt reflections on fundamentalist culture
Southwest Lifestyle
Travel
Travel books to inspire your next trips or to give as gifts
Fuel your dreams, soak in a good story or get practical tips
Food
The stuffed-pumpkin dish that will make vegetarians (and everyone else) happy this Thanksgiving
Biryani Stuffed Pumpkins.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post As tempting as it is to stuff a single large pumpkin, though, the degree of difficulty rises along with the poundage. A jack-o’-lantern-size specimen can…
Health
Heart Safe to offer first-aid, CPR classes
Associated Press file A basic first-aid class will be held at 3 p.m. and an adult CPR class will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 6.A CPR class for health…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for November 18, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The New Moon today is the only New Moon opposite your sign all year. That means this is the perfect day to ask yourself…
Southwest Life
Join scavenger hunt at Mancos State Park on Fresh Air Friday
Mancos State Park, at 42545 Road N in Mancos, will host a photo scavenger hunt Nov. 24 for Fresh Air Friday.Courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife “The traditional ‘Black Friday’…
Health
Durango psychiatric nurse recognized for work
Of more than 200,000 U.S. nurse practitioners, about 9,000 are board certified in psychiatric mental health. McCusker treats patients in Colorado, Minnesota and South Dakota. For more information, visit www.encounter.health.
Community
October Births
Jennifer and Marshall Ince, Cortez, Hayden Marshall, 6 lbs., 12 oz., 4:41 p.m., Oct. 6. Relyna Sandoval and Jose Diaz-Cruz, Durango, Leo Joseph, 7 lbs., 4 ozs., 7:55 a.m., Oct.…
Lifestyle
Thank You Letters
More than 100 volunteers contributed their time to make the annual Friends of the Durango Public Library holiday bag sale a smashing success. Money from the sale, as always, sponsor…
Religion
Christ the King seeking grant applicants
The application deadline is Dec. 1. For applications, visit the church at 495 Florida Road or go to www.ctkdurango.org/resources/forms-and-documents. For more information, call 247-5310.
And the West is History
And the West is History
du1-i-syn 75 years ago: It was announced that Mrs. J.B. Hersch of Pagosa Springs, president of the Southwest District Federation of Women’s Clubs, and Mrs. T.C. Childress of Durango visited…
Food
Organic-food purists assail the designation for hydroponics
Red lettuce grows at an aquaponic farm, a form of hydroponic cultivation, on Nov. 2 in Hilliard, Fla. The National Organic Standards Board, which advises the U.S. Department of Agriculture,…
Community
Arc of Colorado honors community member
Naudu1-i-syn Nau is employed by Southwest Center for Independence as a youth independent living specialist and teaches self-advocacy skills and helps young people with disabilities and their families gain access…
Community
Macy’s Thanksgiving parade to feature young Durangoan
Coxdu1-i-syn The performance includes 128 children, ages 9-16, from 104 cities directly related to members of all branches of U.S. armed forces, active duty personnel, including veterans, reservists, wounded warriors…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for November 17, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You will be a force to contend with if you have to defend an inheritance or how to divide shared property, or deal with…
Religion
St. Columba plans Christmas bazaar
More than 35 area craftspeople will sell homemade, handcrafted goods, including stained glass, jewelry, quilts and wreaths, and young members of St. Columba will sell breakfast burritos, chili, hot dogs…
Food
To make an excellent Cosmo, don’t mess up the key ingredient
Imagine my shock some years ago when I first mixed up a Cosmopolitan, the most famous cocktail in which America’s favorite holiday berry plays a marquee role. Relying on a…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for November 16, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): All your relationships with partners and close friends will be affectionate and easygoing today. Your ability to deal with members of the general public…
Southwest Life
Keeping the tradition of Navajo moccasin-making alive
“I like this room of Navajo people making moccasins,” Dedman said Nov. 8. “This is what it should be like. Not us running into town to buy moccasins from the…
Travel
Minnesota loses bid for 1st world’s fair in U.S. since 1984
Minister of Foreign affairs of Argentine Jorge Faurie of Argentina delivers a speech at the 162nd General Assembly of BIE, in Paris on Wednesday,. The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)…
Health
Study suggests women less likely to get CPR from bystanders
Mannequins are arranged to train CPR to incoming medical students in Jackson, Miss. A study shows women are less likely than men to get CPR from a bystander and more…
Religion
Ex-members say North Carolina church uses power, lies to keep grip on kids
What happened next haunts her: In the middle of the service, the chanting and singing suddenly stopped, Burnette said, and the fiery pastor pointed at Burnette, accusing her of being…
And the West is History
And the West is History
du1-i-syn 75 years ago: Five young Durango women returned from Fort Bliss, Texas, to make their homes in town while their husbands served in the Army. 50 years ago: Robert…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: Two Mesa Verde Park employees were given commissions in the U.S. Navy. Adison Pinkley was appointed ensign and Jesse Faha was assigned lieutenant, senior grade. 50 years…
Food
The ultimate guide to your first stress-free Thanksgiving
This lineup feels familiar but not jaded, and best of all, it’s simple to prepare. (No need to start a countdown 18 days in advance.) My menu offers all the…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for November 15, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your work routine will be interrupted today by computer crashes, fire drills, power outages, canceled meetings or staff shortages. Give yourself extra time so…
Southwest Life
Seeing lack of women in fly fishing, Colorado group responds
Christian Murdock/Colorado Springs Gazette<br><br>Deb Wetherbee casts a line while fishing with the Pikes Peak Women Anglers along Beaver Creek below the Skaguay Reservoir in Teller County.du1-i-syn Meet the Pikes Peak…
Travel
Minnesota, Poland and Argentina compete to host World’s Fair
World leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, pose for a photo with others as they attend the opening ceremony of the Astana Expo 2017 exhibition in Astana, Kazakstan. Minnesota…
Religion
She led Trump to Christ: The rise of the televangelist who advises the White House
Paula White’s star has risen. She is the de facto head of a group of about 35 evangelical pastors, activists and heads of Christian organizations who advise President Trump.Photo for…
Health
Half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure in new guidelines
A patient has her blood pressure checked by a registered nurse in Plainfield, Vt. New medical guidelines lower the threshold for high blood pressure, adding 30 million Americans to those…