Lifestyle

Why this single mother of three moved her family to the UAE

Rarely do you hear about a newly divorced mother moving to the Middle East for a new life. But that’s…

December 3, 2015

Five reasons I love being the third wheel

Most people hate being the third wheel, aka the sole single person hanging out with a couple. Some think it…

December 3, 2015

Southwest Life

Dolores River film explores water conflicts common in West

Competing demands on waterway with only so much to give

December 2, 2015

Testing finds no radiation in seafood from Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska seafood has not been tainted by the Fukushima nuclear disaster four years ago, according to test…

Hanson goes from ‘MMMBop’ to ‘Mmmhops’

From left, brothers Zac Hanson, Isaac Hanson and Taylor Hanson have gone from belting out “MMMBop” to brewing their own…

The Grapevine:

Let the celebrations begin! The holidays are a time for festivities with family, friends and coworkers, along with the merriment…

Cioppino is naturally healthy and impressively delicious

Cioppino, a tomato-based fish stew made from simple and healthy ingredients is the ultimate guilt-free comfort food.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Classic…

Entertaining at home? Here’s a DIY on bars

Pick a few cocktails, let guests mix their own

Voracious reading

From clever to quirky, the top food books of 2015

People think it’s weird that she wants to occasionally be alone

Q: I’m in grad school, I work, I’m an active member of my family and I make time for my…

10 creative ideas for celebrating your 25th anniversary

The baby boom generation has put its own stamp on many traditions, so why should 25th wedding anniversaries be different?…

Singles, want to know how to survive the holidays? Stop reading survival tips

It wasn’t until I got divorced at mid-life that I learned I might not make it through the holidays alive.…

Going gray naturally can be the bold move these days

Joanne Hudson’s friends didn’t hide their surprise when she mentioned earlier this year that she was considering letting her gray…

When women send unsolicited naked pictures, it isn’t revenge – it’s harassment

Any woman who has been on a dating site or app is familiar with the parade of penis pictures. During…

Time’s up! In online dating, matches don’t last forever

Online dating relies on quick decisions: Singles swipe right or left, yes or no, within seconds of seeing a profile.…

November 28, 2015

Religion

Pope declares Africa ‘continent of hope’

After addressing youth in Kenya, Francis honors faithful in Uganda

November 27, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Advent sermon series to begin at All Saints Beginning Sunday, the Rev. Edward W. Fowler, vicar of All Saints Anglican…

November 27, 2015

Southwest Life

Pueblo leaders press for protection of sacred cultural sites Native Americans give perspectives on oil-and-gas development

Paul Reed of Archaeology Southwest, Timothy Menchego of the Pueblo of Santa Ana and Dale Davidson of Southwest Colorado Canyons…

What to tell your relatives when they ask why you’re single

It’s the holidays! Your relatives have been waiting 12 long months to ask you: (a) what the deal is with…

For families in need, Project Merry Christmas brings joy to holiday

It’s a quiet November morning in downtown Durango, but in the office of Project Merry Christmas, the pre-holiday bustle has…

When to pardon your turkey of an ex-boyfriend

Why is the president the only person who gets to pardon turkeys in this great nation? Let’s usher in a…

My clingy college roommate is cramping my style

Q: My clingy college roommate is fond of me, which is flattering, but I have made other friends that I…

Five tips for your first Thanksgiving with a new significant other

Are you meeting a new significant other’s family for the first time this holiday season – or bringing a partner…