Lifestyle

Pueblo man is helping forgotten Mexican children

Ben Perea of Pueblo makes many trips to Mexico in his pickup, delivering donated items to poor children in villages…

August 18, 2018

Center of Southwest Studies to conclude lecture series

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will conclude its “Women in the Southwest” summer lecture series at…

August 18, 2018

Religion

Why Native Americans struggle to protect sacred places

Associated Press file<br><br>The “Moonhouse” in McLoyd Canyon is part of Bears Ears National Monument near Blanding, Utah, which has been…

August 18, 2018

Religion

Church president: Use ‘Latter-day Saints’ not ‘Mormon’

Associated Press file<br><br>President Russell M. Nelson, the president of the Mormon church, is asking people to refrain from using “Mormon”…

August 17, 2018

Southwest Life

Book focuses on trailblazing Colorado missionary physician

Robert Chambers shows a photo of his sister and himself featured in the book “Courage in a White Coat,” while…

August 17, 2018

Southwest Life

What are the top 5 littered items in the San Juan National Forest?

From the common to the curious, litter is a constant battle

August 16, 2018

Religion

Church sex scandal: Abuse victims want a full reckoning

The Most Rev. Donald Trautman, second from left, retiring bishop of Erie, Pa., prays and lays his hands on the…

August 15, 2018

Southwest Life

Vital U.S. reservoir OK for now, but shortages looming

Water intake pipes that were once underwater sit above the water line along Lake Mead near Boulder City, Nev. U.S.…

August 15, 2018

Food

Pine River Library to host Zucchini Extravaganza

Fourth annual event features food, contests

August 15, 2018

Religion

Pennsylvania priests abused over 1,000 children, report says

Judy Deaven who says her son was a victim of sexual abuse by a priest as a boy reacts as…

August 14, 2018

Religion

Judge won’t toss claim against Mormon church in rape case

Plaintiff McKenna Denson speaks with reporters during a news conference, in Salt Lake City. A judge is refusing to dismiss…

August 14, 2018

Southwest Life

Teenage girls learning science in Colorado’s backcountry

Molly Hancock, left, Yareli Herrera, middle and Taliyah Emory-Muhammad, right, learn how to read a paper map with other girls…

August 13, 2018

Religion

Evangelist seeks prayer for yoga-practicing Oregon governor

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown speaks in Portland, Ore. The evangelist Franklin Graham recently asked thousands of people at an Oregon…

August 13, 2018

Southwest Life

Inmates make dangerous ‘walk of shame’ to Santa Fe after time in county jail

A harrowing trek from county jail back to Santa Fe

August 12, 2018

Southwest Life

San Juan Odyssey Tour to be held in September

Mountain Studies Institute will hold its second annual San Juan Odyssey Tour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15…

August 12, 2018

Southwest Life

Bayfield to hold Zucchini Extravaganza

Pine River Community Garden Club will hold its fourth annual “Zucchini Extravaganza” from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 18 at…

August 12, 2018

Southwest Life

Lessons of the 416 Fire show how our approach to wildfires has evolved

The summer of 2018 in Durango will go down as a summer of fire and smoke. There are many lessons…

August 11, 2018

Religion

Death penalty decree could be quandary for U.S. politicians

Pope says option ‘inadmissible’ in all cases

August 11, 2018

Southwest Life

Edible plant walk offered Aug. 22 in La Plata Canyon

San Juan Mountains Association and San Juan National Forest will sponsor an edible plants field seminar and walk at 5:30…

August 11, 2018

Southwest Life

Southern Ute Museum to open wolf exhibit

Courtesy of Living With Wolves founders Jim and Jamie Dutcher A National Geographic “Living with Wolves” photographic exhibit will open…

August 11, 2018

Southwest Life

San Juan National Forest adjusts grazing north of Dolores

Draft decision has new requirements to improve range

August 10, 2018

Southwest Life

Tour de Farms to arrive in Bayfield

The 2018 Tour de Farms van tour will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 18 and will visit…

August 10, 2018

Religion

Michigan attorney set to be first Muslim woman in Congress

Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat, could become the first Muslim woman in Congress.Associated Press file DETROIT – Rashida Tlaib’s opposition to…

August 9, 2018

Food

Curried corn on the cob is crazy good and made for summer

Corn on the Cob Curry.Goran Kosanovic/Washington Post I’ve long seen many parallels between Indian and Mexican cooking: the layering of…

August 9, 2018