Southwest Lifestyle
Family
Okla. custody dispute compared to S.C. case
In both cases, a South Carolina couple has attempted to adopt a tribal member born in Oklahoma and placed up for adoption by the mother. In both cases, the father…
Travel
5 fun freebies in Boise, Idaho
A mountain biker rides the Polecat Loop in the Ridge to Rivers trail system in Boise, Idaho. The foothills are a playground for hikers, runners, mountain bikers and bird-watchers. The…
Travel
2 killed, tourists hurt in Papua New Guinea attack
The six attackers, armed with machetes, spears and guns, descended on the group Tuesday afternoon at a camping area along the mountainous Black Cat Track in Morobe province on Papua…
Travel
In Jamaica, (illegal) tours for pot lovers
Caribbean nation considers legalization to help tourism, economy
Travel
Hotels offer groceries as alternative to room service
Hotels are increasingly arranging for guests to get food deliveries from outside vendors as an alternative to room service, which has rarely been a money-making enterprise for them. Grocery delivery…
Religion
Smith papers reveal Mormons’ early years
New volume includes founder’s revelations, letters, sermons
Religion
Ex-NFL QB to speak at Mormon conference about gays
The 32nd annual Affirmation International Conference began Friday and runs through Sunday. Affirmation President Randall Hacker says he’s expecting about 300 people at the gathering. Steve Young and his wife…
Religion
Durango workshop to focus on chanting
Markus Sieber and Angelika Baumbach will teach how to combine Kundalini yoga, breathing and the sound resonance of chants for both spiritual and physical well-being. The couple teaches around the…
Food
Former Greenbrier chef stars in ‘Recipe Rehab’
Lewisburg, W. Va., resident and professional chef Richard Rosendale, left, films an episode of “Recipe Rehab” with host Evette Rios, at the studios in Calabasas, Calif. Rosendale, one of TV’s…
Food
Tofu: Not just for vegans
For this spicy peanut noodle salad, be sure to use tofu that is already smoked and baked.Matthew Mead/Associated Press That was many years ago. Today, I am rather fond of…
Food
An easy grilled chicken you’ll go bananas over
The trick to moist, tender chicken kebabs is to brine the chicken before grilling.Matthew Mead/Associated Press But a friend recently – if unknowingly – introduced me to the savory side…
Food
El Patio serves New Mexican cool in Albuquerque
Customers dine at El Patio de Albuquerque, a longtime, unpretentious eatery near Albuquerque’s University of New Mexico campus.Russell Contreras/Associated Press In recent years, the state has seen a profusion of…
Food
Dandelion
Uses: Can be ground into pesto or blended and strained for lemonade or juice. Tender greens are good in salads. Because of its bitterness, a little goes a long way.
Food
Purslane
Purslane, an edible weed, grows on the sidewalk near Turtle Lake Refuge on Third Avenue.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald Uses: Tart, crunchy and vaguely salty, purslane is good in salads and blended…
Food
Amaranth or pigweed
Amaranth, an edible weed, grows at Turtle Lake Refuge on Third Avenue.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald Uses: Greens can be used like spinach; seeds, which in local varieties are small and black,…
Food
Lamb’s-quarters
Uses: Can be used like spinach in many dishes. For salads, use only young leaves, which are tender and less bitter.
Food
Meals gone wild
Looking for a cheap, abundant food source that can prevent chronic disease? Weed on.
Food
Common mallow
Common mallow, an edible weed growing at Turtle Lake Refuge on Third Avenue.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald Uses: The whole plant is edible. Because the leaves are slightly gelatinous like okra, they…
Food
Early pumpkin beers brew dismay among drinkers
Pumpkin beers already are on display for sale Aug. 30 at a Whole Foods Market in Richmond, Va. Some craft brewers couldn’t wait until Labor Day to roll out their…
Health
The advantage of age
Diana Nyad says maturity, experience key in completing record Cuba-to-Florida swim
Health
Researchers show gut microbes might be useful in fighting fat
Dr. Jeffrey Gordon and graduate student Vanessa Ridaura of Washington University in St. Louis have found that certain microbes may help fight obesity.Washington University School of Medicine/Associated Press Different kinds…
Family
Mom of ‘rainbow’ son comes out in new book
Lori Duron, right, has written a book about her son, C.J., in her book Raising My Rainbow: Adventures in Raising a Fabulous, Gender Creative Son.Broadway Books/Associated Press The 6½-year-old discovered…
Religion
Fewer Pentecostals are speaking in tongues
As church enters mainstream, practice falls away
Religion
Jewish families offered $50,000 to move south
As Klaven began to explain traditional Jewish practices, it became readily apparent the children were completely unfamiliar with the religion’s most basic elements. “It was a striking statement that Judaism…
Food
Early Rosh Hashana brings fresh possibilities
Try traditional recipes with the season’s ripe produce