Religion
Longtime member to leave Methodist church
Raulston worked in the church office for 14 years. For more information, call 247-4213.
Southwest Lifestyle
Religion
Methodist church office to close for Labor Day holiday
For more information, call 247-4213.
Horoscopes
Horoscope for Sept. 1, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Avoid controversial subjects like politics, religion and racial issues today, because it’s easy to become obsessed. Once there is obsession, logic goes out the…
Travel
New York’s Coney Island after sundown: A photo gallery
But Coney Island after sundown has a different feel. The crowds and tourists are mostly gone. Colored lights silhouette the rides above the darkened seascape. And the locals – mostly…
Health
A first: Drug lowers heart risks by curbing inflammation
According to results of a new study, for the first time, a drug has helped prevent heart attacks by curbing inflammation, a new and very different approach than lowering cholesterol,…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: La Plata County suffered a severe teacher shortage on what was supposed to be the first week of school. Most schools’ start date was delayed a week,…
Health
Obesity rates rising in Colorado, stabilizing elsewhere
Cooking Matters focusing on teaching local child caregivers healthy habits
Horoscopes
Horoscope for Aug. 31, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You are a pleasure-loving sign who likes creature comforts. Enjoy the arts, sports and fun times with your main squeeze. GEMINI (May 21 to…
Travel
Pot shop clashes with tourism stores in eclectic Alaska town
Most of Talkeetna’s stores line the two long blocks that make up its Main Street, where tourists – many who arrive in Alaska on cruise ships and are bused about…
Health
How to make that morning workout routine a reality
If you want to establish and keep a morning workout routine, change your sleep schedule gradually so your body can adjust.Associated Press file A morning workout routine seem like an…
Religion
Paramilitary Christian sect quietly operated in New Mexico
Those indictments Friday came after armed Cibola County deputies raided the Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corps in secluded Fence Lake, New Mexico, after more than two years of interviews, searches…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: Richard Norman “Dutch” Olbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Olbert of Durango, was reported missing in action following Marine activity in the Pacific. 50 years ago:…
Food
Judge tosses suits over ‘100 percent Parmesan’ claims
Judge Gary Feinerman on Thursday tossed five lawsuits against major producers and retailers that were consolidated into a single case in Chicago federal court. His 25-page written ruling concludes that…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for Aug. 30, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Unlike yesterday, today is an excellent day for making important financial decisions or handling issues about shared property and inheritances. Don’t be afraid to…
Travel
Ruling overturns FAA rerouting of Phoenix flight paths
Steve Dreiseszun, a resident of the F.Q. Story historic district in Phoenix, holds a graph of the increased noise brought on by airplanes flying along new flight paths out of…
Health
Medicare to foot the bill for treadmill therapy for leg pain
Rita Driscoll works on a treadmill in a supervised exercise therapy program for patients with peripheral artery disease at University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. Medicare soon will start…
Food
Steamworks to introduce its BFF, a banana firkin
Inspired by the popular desert made from bananas, vanilla ice cream and a sauce made from butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, dark rum and banana liqueur, the BFF is based in…
Food
New cider and wine company starting in Mancos
Mancos shop plans to produce cider after fall harvest
Food
Science Says: DNA test results may not change health habits
You’d quit smoking, eat better, ramp up your exercise, or do whatever else it took to improve your odds of avoiding maladies like obesity, diabetes, heart disease or cancer, right?…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: A statement given by Joseph B. Eastman, head of the office of defense transportation, said that the government requested people stay home over Labor Day weekend. He…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for Aug. 29, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Be careful if you have to make important financial decisions today, especially regarding inheritances or how to divide shared property. You might be confused…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: Colorado draft boards had not yet been asked to call upon married men with a child or children for active military duty. 50 years ago: The La…
Travel
‘Spectacular’ autumn foliage is forecast for New England
For the first time in several years, little has conspired against a truly glorious autumn. There’s no more drought, the summer has been mild and the leaves – largely spared…
Horoscopes
Horoscope for Aug. 28, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Be accommodating with others today. Just go with the flow and don’t make demands. At the end of the day, you will see this…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: Colorado State Patrol was seeking new recruits to be trained in law enforcement “for the first time since its organization.” 50 years ago: The Diamond Circle Melodrama…
Travel
Tell your travel story with Lonely Planet app
People pose for a selfie along the South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. Lonely Planet’s new app, Trips, allows people upload photos and video so they can share…
Southwest Life
Ghost Walk Durango explores town’s history … and who may still be here
Tour company takes a walk on the supernatural side
Horoscopes
Horoscope for Aug. 27, 2017
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): This is a wonderful day for job opportunities or chances to improve your existing job. For some, work-related travel will be pleasing and instructive.…