Lifestyle

A Holocaust museum in Brooklyn focuses on faith, survival

NEW YORK – Faith and survival, not the machinery of death, are the central themes at an atypical Holocaust museum…

July 11, 2018

How to drink tequila and mezcal like a grown-up

There’s something about tequila that activates the revelry gland, whatever part of the American brain it is that responds to…

July 10, 2018

Religion

Pope denounces ‘murderous indifference’ by powers in Mideast

Pope Francis, center, flanked by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, left, and Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the…

July 9, 2018

Food

A tasty summer salad that’s throw-together simple

Israeli Couscous Salad With Chickpeas and Herbs.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Sometimes, I’m up for anything in the kitchen: ready to experiment,…

July 9, 2018

Southwest Life

Wild food, plant event to be held Friday

A wild food plant walk and gourmet wild foods dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday at River Bend…

July 9, 2018

Food

The cool thing to do with berries past their prime

Berry and Spice Compote, an elegant option for fruit just past its prime.Renee Comet/Washington Post Summer berries are whiz-bang beautiful…

July 8, 2018

Southwest Life

Far View Center at Mesa Verde could become a science museum

University wants to feature research at Mesa Verde National Park

July 8, 2018

Southwest Life

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet Wednesday

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis…

July 8, 2018

Southwest Life

BLM announces manager for Southwest District

Connolly to meet public in Durango, Dolores

July 7, 2018

Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College to hold Wednesday lecture

Shelby Tisdale will give a presentation, “Millicent Rogers: From New York to Taos,” at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Center…

July 7, 2018

Religion

Evangelical leaders downplay potential Roe v. Wade reversal

President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up as Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. watches during commencement at the school in…

July 7, 2018

Religion

Pope warns climate change turning Earth into desert, garbage

Pope Francis blesses the crowd as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.…

July 6, 2018

Southwest Life

New exhibit at Dolores museum

Polish professor reveals seven years of research

July 6, 2018

Southwest Life

Xeric landscaping limits water use, not colorful, satisfying plant options

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears during the growing season.…

July 6, 2018

Food

How to roast peppers – the unsung heroes of your produce bin

The grocery store offers plenty of jarred options, but roasting them at home is ideal when you need just one…

July 6, 2018

Southwest Life

Fire retardant used on wildfires evolves to ease environmental impact

Chemicals in slurry have come a long way, Forest Service says

July 5, 2018

Food

Farmers Market Profile: Pitts Family Ranch hopes new land will increase market

Couple uses regenerative farming to maintain healthy animals

July 4, 2018

Food

Smiley Market hopes to act as entryway into Durango’s marketplace

New farmers market may expand in the future

July 3, 2018

Religion

Indianapolis church cages Holy Family in immigration protest

INDIANAPOLIS – An Indianapolis church has placed statues of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus in a cage of fencing…

July 3, 2018

Religion

Australian bishop sentenced to year’s detention for cover-up

Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson arrives for sentencing at Newcastle Local Court in Newcastle on July 3, 2018. Wilson, the most…

July 3, 2018

Food

Traditional Mexican tacqueria opens in Dolores

Newest Dolores restaurant located on 11th Street

July 3, 2018

Religion

How Catholic women fought against Vatican’s prohibition on contraceptives

Associated Press file Fifty years ago a fierce debate erupted in the Catholic Church over the papal document “Humanae Vitae,”…

July 2, 2018

Food

These cherry pies are buttery, crispy and tart – and they fit in the palm of your hand

Fried Sweet Cherry Pies.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Food memories are funny. While I remember distinctly the very first time I tasted…

July 1, 2018

Southwest Life

Owl flyover prompts a second look at Arizona mine

Wildlife managers revisit the impact of an expanding mining operation

July 1, 2018