Lifestyle

Would galactic overlord Xenu approve?

Sundance documentary on Scientology derided by religion’s church, believers

January 30, 2015

Religion Briefs

Registration open for meditation class Registration is open for a six-week beginning insight-meditation class at Durango Dharma Center. Classes will…

January 30, 2015

Food

Swiss Guard’s new cookbook reveals Vatican army’s favorites

Menus inspired by last three papal palates

January 27, 2015

Food

Rethinking muffaletta as a Mardi Gras pizza

This muffaletta flatbread recipe by Alison Ladman combines pizza and muffaletta, a type of round, Sicilian sesame bread.Matthew Mead/Associated Press…

January 27, 2015

Food

Pack in protein, save money with healthy beans and rice

Ham, chipotle chili powder, cumin, thyme and garlic flavor this red beans and rice recipe by Melissa d’Arabian.Matthew Mead/Associated Press…

January 27, 2015

Food

Recovered: $300,000 in stolen fine wine

Among more than $300,000 of world-class wine stolen and now recovered from the famed Napa Valley restaurant French Laundry were…

January 27, 2015

Food

On the side

Courtesy of Yardbird Eatery Durango’s newest Mexican restaurant opens its doors Goodbye Christina’s Bar and Grille, hello Chavolos Mexican Restaurant.…

January 27, 2015

Food

Flu fighters

Foods to keep your immune system healthy this winter

January 27, 2015

Family

Making the planet a better place for all of us

You probably have heard of Malala Yousafzai, the champion for girls education who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last…

January 24, 2015

Family

Saudi single women challenging tradition

Rising number of those who aren’t married alarming clerics

January 24, 2015

Southwest Life

Hunting dinosaurs

In Utah, road-tripping through land rich with fossils

January 24, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Unitarians to discuss self, sacrifice, faith Lisa McCorry will present “Abstinence in the Age of Abundance” at 10 a.m. Sunday…

January 23, 2015

Religion

Theology of addiction: When to forgive?

Bishop facing charges raises question among the faithful

January 23, 2015

Food

On the side

Courtesy of Ska Brewing Co. Garden share program for low-income families Manna Soup Kitchen and the Garden Project of Southwest…

January 20, 2015

Food

Fisheries look to winter lobster during shrimp season shutdown

A two-year shutdown of the Maine shrimp season is prompting many lobstermen to remain at sea deeper into the winter,…

January 20, 2015

Food

Turn bean burritos into a Super Bowl party food

To make burritos into a finger food, use smaller flour tortillas.Matthew Mead/Associated Press There is something magical about a burrito,…

January 20, 2015

Food

A better butter?

We test whether making your own at home is worth the time and effort

January 20, 2015

Food

Home chefs get immersed in sous vide cooking

Lower prices make equipment more accessible

January 20, 2015

Family

Pull up a chair in South Dakota

The simple act of having dinner with one’s family on a regular basis can benefit academic performance, health outcomes and…

January 17, 2015

Family

Too young to walk someplace alone?

Maryland couple faces investigation after letting their kids walk alone

January 17, 2015

Religion

Duke denies Muslims their 3 minutes

Citing opposition, university cancels Friday call to prayer

January 16, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Unitarians to discuss march on Selma The Rev. Katie Kandarian-Morris will give a talk called “The Continuous Struggle” at 10…

January 16, 2015

Religion

Pope: Man ‘slapped nature in the face’

Francis says humans have exploited nature

January 16, 2015

Food

Scotch struts its milder side to appeal to bourbon crowd

Auchentoshan single-malt is an unpeated Scotch whisky that uses hot air instead of a peat fire to dry the malt…

January 13, 2015