Lifestyle

Make juicy empanadas, the Rural Society way

This recipe for Swiss Chard and Cheese Empanadas incorporates bechamel sauce and caramelized onions for juicy flavor.Renee Comet/The Washington Post…

December 9, 2014

Food

Even nut haters may like cookies with pine nuts

In Italy, pine nuts are a common ingredient in sweets like these Chewy White Chocolate-Pine Nut Cookies.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Much…

December 9, 2014

Food

On the side

Farewell for now, Durango Farmers Market Saturday is your last chance to buy fresh, local vegetables until the Durango Farmers…

December 9, 2014

Family

Should breast-feeding moms ‘perhaps sit in a corner’?

LONDON – Should new moms be allowed to breast-feed in public? Should they be made to cover up? Sit in…

December 6, 2014

Religion

After gay son’s death, a new mission

Evangelical couple seek to affirm faith, accept same-sex relationships

December 5, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Church to offer free coats and food The First Baptist Church will offer coats and ingredients for Christmas dinners from…

December 5, 2014

Food

Dom Perignon evokes Iceland in ‘P2’ bottling

Salty, mineral notes rise above standard ’98 vintage

December 2, 2014

Food

Q&A: What is the ‘best’ milk to drink?

When you step into the dairy aisle, it can be tricky deciding which milk you should choose – skim, low-fat…

December 2, 2014

Food

On the side

New eatery opens at Tamarron If you’re on your way to Silverton or DMR, you might want to check out…

December 2, 2014

Food

Marijuana dining still on shaky legal ground

ASPEN – Acclaimed chef Chris Lanter is talking a crowd of eager foodies through a demo on cooking with marijuana.…

December 2, 2014

Food

Has bacon lost its sizzle?

Local chefs still favor the fat

December 2, 2014

Family

Parents ask: How do we handle the odd girl out?

My 11-year-old daughter has been friends with a pair of twins since kindergarten. She has more in common and fun…

November 29, 2014

Family

Asexuals seeking to raise awareness

Roger Fox, 31, of Bethesda, Md., arranges get-togethers for the MidAtlantic Asexual Meetup. “We’re not pushing for specific rights,” he…

November 29, 2014

Religion

The gift: $500 and a mission to serve

Church members experience joy of helping the needy

November 28, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Methodist church to start sermon series The First United Methodist Church of Durango will start a new sermon series this…

November 28, 2014

Food

Lean, filling bean bruschetta helps you behave at holidays

In Italy, a reliance on delicious whole ingredients and bold flavors like those found in Winter White Bean Bruschetta means…

November 25, 2014

Food

Locavore movement takes to deer hunting

Sustainable wild meat appeals to food connoisseurs

November 25, 2014

Food

Goodies for foodies

Local merchants have something for everyone on your list

November 25, 2014

Food

On the side

Just one more gift idea If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for a foodie in your life, here’s a…

November 25, 2014

Food

3 holiday cocktails to help you deal with family, friends

Whether you’re having a quiet night in with family or a larger gathering with friends, holiday celebrations often call for…

November 25, 2014

Family

40% of new U.S. marriages are remarriages

Newly released report also shows remarried men more likely to have younger spouse

November 22, 2014

Family

Texas to allow inmate weddings in prison

HOUSTON – Texas plans to allow marriage ceremonies inside prisons between an inmate and an intended spouse who isn’t incarcerated,…

November 22, 2014

Southwest Life

I-70 traffic changes how people live, play

Congestion west of Denver pushing some people out

November 22, 2014

Southwest Life

Along Route 66, telling Native American’s story

Project to illuminate tribes’ history, heritage

November 22, 2014