Lifestyle

Santa Fe archbishop says U.S. immigrant detention policy wrong

New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops Executive Director Allen Sanchez, left, and Santa Fe Archbishop John Wester talk before the…

February 26, 2016

Southwest Life

The family road trip: How to do it right

Parent-approved tips for hitting the road this spring break

February 24, 2016

Southwest Life

Earth Briefs

Pediatric office wins green business award Pediatric Associates of Durango is the recipient of the 2015 Green Business Leadership Award.…

February 24, 2016

Southwest Life

Health Briefs

Free prediabetes education available People with prediabetes are invited to attend a free class taught by Sheena Carswell and Marge…

February 24, 2016

Food

A taste of Cuba comes to Durango

Lorenzo’s brings Caribbean cuisine to mountain town

February 23, 2016

Food

New options for local foods in Mancos

Farm shares allow consumers to buy in to the bounty

February 23, 2016

Food

The Grapevine: When it comes to wine, be sure to know your terroir

In the coming months, we will be discussing wines with a sense of place. But first, we must understand the…

February 23, 2016

Food

Nutritional yeast: bad name, big flavor

Cheesy, nutty taste is great with veggies

February 23, 2016

Food

Starbucks rewards favors big spenders

Under the terms of a new rewards program that takes effect in April, Starbucks customers must spend $62.50 to earn…

February 23, 2016

Food

Maple syrup producers question foods labeled maple

Industry wants name reserved for real thing

February 23, 2016

Family

I’ve been single all my life – I rarely get lonely

Because I’m single and live alone, people who don’t know me very well sometimes wonder whether I lead a lonely…

February 20, 2016

Family

When it comes to relationship advice, sometimes it’s best to ignore your friends

“So you think I’m leading you on?” he asked me, a confused and hurt look painted on his face. “I…

February 20, 2016

Family

‘A total mystery’: Father of the bride goes missing at California wedding reception

Prasad Moparti attended a wedding reception last weekend in Northern California – a joyous event celebrating his daughter’s marriage. But…

February 20, 2016

Family

How to find peace and goodness with your kids

When my oldest daughter was little we used to go for long walks in our neighborhood. I stayed a half…

February 20, 2016

Family

Journey through the nine levels of Feminist Hell using this handy map

We have been hearing a lot lately about special places in hell for women who are insufficiently supportive of other…

February 20, 2016

Family

Balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship, while helping other parents do the same

My daughter reaches for one last hug and kiss. A goodbye that lasts longer than usual. Just enough to tug…

February 19, 2016

Family

He wants the housekeeper fired and it’s a real mess

Q: My husband wants to fire the person who cleans our house. I think her cleaning is fine, but he…

February 19, 2016

Family

No, honey, you can’t be anything you want to be – and that’s OK

When my son turned 1, friends gifted him with an illustrated Snoopy the Dog book called You Can Be Anything.…

February 19, 2016

Family

A big brother becomes defiant

Q: Over the past several months, I’ve noticed my 6-year-old-son saying things such as “I’m the worst” at something or…

February 19, 2016

Religion

Sanders tells us a lot about religion in U.S.

Candidate’s type of faith is common among Americans

February 18, 2016

Southwest Life

Values clash over grazing in Weminuche Wilderness

The first draft of a controversial study surrounding the future use of land in the Weminuche Wilderness was released Wednesday,…

February 17, 2016

Family

There’s no one-size-?ts-all for raising kids

Q: I read and love a lot of (author and parent educator) Janet Lansbury’s stuff. I use her words to…

February 16, 2016

Family

When rejection is the kindest thing a person can do

Getting dumped is never fun. Neither is finding out that the crush you’ve been nursing is going nowhere. But when…

February 16, 2016

Family

To be young and polyamorous in the age of OkCupid

Rachel Ruvinsky thought she was a lesbian. As a teenager, she’d fallen into a serious relationship with her best friend.…

February 16, 2016