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Food

Cantera in downtown Durango pays culinary homage to Mexico in a modern way

Macho’s owner opens restaurant and bar in former Lost Dog location

April 7, 2018

Lifestyle

Thank You Letters

Boys & Girls Club gives thanks to FLC athletes The theme for the Boys & Girls Club of La Plata…

April 6, 2018

Southwest Life

Weather Service offers storm-spotter training classes

The National Weather Service will offer two free storm-spotter training classes to anyone interested in learning about severe weather. Classes…

April 6, 2018

Southwest Life

Groups push to increase boater access to Animas River south of Durango

Effort seeks access points all the way to Aztec

April 6, 2018

Religion

Woman sues Mormon church alleging rape by leader in 1980s

McKenna Denson speaks with reporters during a news conference Thursday in Salt Lake City. Denson, who accused a former Mormon…

April 5, 2018

Food

Here’s evidence that a great bowl of ramen doesn’t need pork or chicken

Vegan Ramen Bowls.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Speaking selfishly, I think one of the great benefits of the boom in American ramen…

April 5, 2018

Southwest Life

New Mexico state rep shaped by her farming, ranching roots

State Rep. Candy Spence-Ezzell pets one of her two fillies while the mother, Lionett, looks on in Roswell, N.M. Spence-Ezzell…

April 4, 2018

Religion

New Asian-American, Brazilian apostles make Mormon history

People attend the twice-annual conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on March 31 in Salt Lake…

April 4, 2018

Food

EPA pledges new plan on contaminant from non-stick coatings

WASHINGTON – Federal environmental regulators say they’ll consult with states on managing contamination from a range of long-used non-stick coatings.…

April 3, 2018

Food

Three restaurants compete in search for best green chile

Absolute, Beny’s and Oscar’s make shortlist for Colorado’s best green chile

April 2, 2018

Southwest Life

Grand Canyon tests change in water system serving visitors

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Crews are drilling at the bottom of the Grand Canyon to test the idea of shifting the…

April 2, 2018

Religion

As China, Vatican talk, bishop’s fate shows party’s power

Chinese Catholics leave the Mindong underground Catholic church after attending the Good Friday service in Saiqi in southeast China’s Fujian…

April 2, 2018

Food

4 tips that guarantee a better plate of pasta every time

Dried pasta can be the ultimate convenience food. It’s shelf-stable. You can make a little or a lot, throw together…

April 2, 2018

Southwest Life

All things equestrian to be sold at La Plata County Fairgrounds

A tack and horse equipment consignment sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 7 at La…

April 2, 2018

Southwest Life

Is the Animas truly the ‘River of Lost Souls’?

Myths, tragedies embellish the waterway’s name

April 1, 2018

Religion

Why Easter is called Easter, and other little-known facts about the holiday

Rev. Mark Twietmeyer, left, of Trinity Lutheran Church and Rev. Martin Lettow of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, both…

April 1, 2018

Food

A smoky-sweet dressing takes this black-eyed-pea dish to another level

Black-Eyed Peas With Oranges and Chipotle.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Some ingredients seem born to go together. Apples and cheddar. Watermelon and…

March 31, 2018

Food

Steamworks to tap ‘Sweet Ginger!’ Firkin

Steamworks Brewing Co. will continue its Firkin Fridays series by tapping its “Sweet Ginger!” firkin at 3 p.m. Friday. The…

March 31, 2018

Food

Ska Brewing Co. to release Mexican Logger

Courtesy of Ska Brewing Co. Ska Brewing Co. will release its original Mexican Logger again for the summer season on…

March 31, 2018

Southwest Life

Colorado’s quest to tackle dangerously unhealthy forests

Dead standing trees a problem without a solution

March 31, 2018

Religion

Can yoga be Christian? Yes, it can

Invocations of Jesus, images of the cross and biblical scripture are unlikely to be what we envision when we think…

March 31, 2018

Southwest Life

Archaeology lecture to discuss land loss

Colorado Archaeology Society’s Hisatsinom Chapter will host a lecture by Kathryn Turney about the consequences that land loss has had…

March 31, 2018

Southwest Life

Center of Southwest Studies to open exhibit

A new exhibit, “Spirit Lines: Helen Hardin Etchings,” will open Wednesday in the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis…

March 31, 2018

Lifestyle

Thank You Letter

The Durango Branch of the American Association of University Women held its annual book and author luncheon on March 17…

March 30, 2018