Religion
Jordan declared site of Jesus’ baptism
Some scholars say archaeological evidence does not support decision
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Religion Briefs
Monks from the Gaden Shartse Phukhang Monastery in southern India will visit Durango as part of the Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour, a cultural exchange and fundraising event. “Peaceful Heart…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “The city’s street maintenance crew has been busy this week grading the streets and avenues in east Durango. After watching the work, one is mystified to account…
Family
It’s a dad-daughter overnighter in New York for the Obamas
President Barack Obama, left, walks with his daughter Sasha, second from left, and two of her friends to Marine One upon arriving at JFK International Airport, Friday in New York.Frank…
Family
Bathroom becomes a battleground for this preschooler
He has been potty trained for a year now and will tell you that he must poop in the toilet, but five minutes later, he goes in his pants. He,…
Family
Into the woods with baby and a good attitude
Q: We are about to go on a tent-camping trip with our 13-month-old. She isn’t walking on her own yet. We are planning on being gone just one to two…
Family
The best age to get married if you don’t want to get divorced
As you can see, the risk of divorce declines steadily from your teens into your late 20s, but somewhere in the early 30s it starts to creep back up again.…
Family
Study: Whether you were first, middle or youngest child makes hardly any difference
Nope, says a massive new study analyzing the traits of 377,000 high school students. At least, the study says, not enough to make any practical difference. In the end, researchers…
Family
My No. 1 tip for stay-at-home parents
When my oldest child was 4, she asked me this question while we were watching my wife leave for work. My daughter had obviously processed that her mother was both…
Family
When parenting twice-exceptional kids, not everything needs to be fixed
“I hate being this way,” he said, laying his head on his arm. My son is twice exceptional or 2e. “Twice exceptional” refers to children with advanced cognitive abilities (gifted)…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “W.W. Agnew, Denver flyer, turned his plane over on its nose while landing at the Durango airport on Reservoir Hill. Agnew apparently was tipped up by a…
Health
Report: ACA plans have a third fewer providers than employer-based plans
The research by Avalere Health, a consulting firm, provides a numerical basis for anecdotal reports from consumers and others about more limited doctor and hospital choices available for plans offered…
Health
Health Briefs
Dr. Nancy Utter will offer free thyroid-gland consultations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 17 at Durango Natural Medicine, 117 East Animas Road (County Road 250). The thyroid gland…
Health
Rough play is riskier than heading in youth soccer
Sam Schneider, left, practices with his club soccer team at St. Louis Soccer Park in St. Louis, Mo. A study in the journal JAMA Pediatrics of U.S. high school games…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “M.V. Howell, owner of the Wall Drug Company, has purchased a home in North Durango. He will modernize his new property at 1599 West Third, which is…
Family
Baggage Check: Advice for a daughter worrying about her widowed dad and a marriage gone blah
A: Your concern shows caring, but let’s make sure there’s truly something to be concerned about. No one’s more passionate than I am about the benefits of friendship, but people…
Family
The day I realized I was trying too hard and just let my kid play with an acorn
This entire pint-sized playground was designed with one goal in mind: keep kids energetically engaged. Parents like me love it because a trip there usually means that afterward my toddler…
Health
Study shows high-risk areas for Lyme disease growing
Deer ticks are becoming a bigger threat in some regions of the U.S. According to a new government study published Wednesday, the geographic areas where Lyme disease is a bigger…
Food
Seven must-bring things for cooking on vacation
As the days dwindle, it becomes a worthwhile challenge to eat down the refrigerator: Breakfast’s blueberry-cornmeal skillet cake, dairy and eggs go into dessert’s baked pudding; grilled veg become a…
Food
Why buy nut butter when DIY is healthier, cheaper?
Homemade nut butters are easily customized, from smooth to chunky, with salt or without.Matthew Mead/Associated Press The star ingredient tends to come one of two ways – heavily processed or…
Food
A salad for kids who hate icky greens
This June 15, 2015 photo shows back to school chopped salad in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Alison Ladman. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Then reality struck and…
Food
Satisfy those afterschool munchies
This June 15, 2015 photo shows cheesy toasted snack mix in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Alison Ladman. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Seriously. Think back to when…
Food
Craft sake is the latest trend brewing in U.S.
Dan Ford, whose Maine-made sake is just hitting the market, has bet his retirement savings that consumers will be sold on his premium sake once they give it a try.…
Food
One steak dinner, two easy meals
This June 15, 2015 photo shows marinated flank steak with seared spinach in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Alison Ladman. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) The concept is…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Good will greeters have noticed a slight increase during the past week in tourists visiting Durango. States leading the visitors parade are Arizona, California, Texas, Oklahoma and…
Family
Guys: To flirt effectively, just act like a decent human
Guy spots girl across the bar. Girl smiles coyly. Guy saunters over and asks if it hurt. Girl finishes the line, “When I fell from heaven? You bet.” Cue the…
Family
Why it’s OK to praise our kids
David Brooks recently wrote an op-ed titled “Love and Merit.” He begins with “well-known facts” that kids today are overpraised and “incessantly told they are special.” He then explains that…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: An advertisement for Hood Mortuary Inc. read: “Granite memorials executed with skill and precision are permanent recordings of eternal devotion. Our Salida Pink Granite is the finest…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “‘Between Friends’ an original drama, written, directed and produced by Dorothy Chilcoat Leadbetter, was presented at the Denver University Theater. Of interest in Durango concerning the production…