Lifestyle

3 chilly recipes to help kick off ice cream season

Ready to move beyond basic vanilla or chocolate this ice cream season? Much as we love those classics, with so…

May 20, 2014

Tacos quicker than takeout

For delicious shrimp, don’t skip the sugar.Matthew Mead/Associated Press What I really wanted was pizza. But I was too lazy…

May 20, 2014

Food

A taste of things to come

Durango’s annual food fest showcases old favorites and future fare

May 20, 2014

Food

Durango’s first Brew Train to start this weekend

Portion of proceeds will benefit United Way

May 20, 2014

Family

Critics seek to phase out group foster care

ADVANCE FOR USE SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2014 AND THEREAFTER – In this Thursday, April 24, 2014 photo, Brandyn M., 15,…

May 17, 2014

Religion

26 percent of world’s adults are anti-Semitic

Results based on responses to negative statements

May 16, 2014

Religion

Religious identity shifts for Latinos

Fewer are Catholic, as more join evangelical Protestants or drop their faith altogether

May 16, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Vacation Bible school to be held next month Marvel United Methodist Church and Mountain View Community Church will host “Safari…

May 16, 2014

Food

Bringing baked Alaska into healthier modern era

Freezing the brownies in this recipe for Baked Alaska will keep them from crumbling when cut.Matthew Mead/Associated Press When it…

May 13, 2014

Food

Maple water now available in stores

People have been drinking sap around the world for centuries, but maple water is now making an appearance in more…

May 13, 2014

Food

Subway tests trendy menu items

NEW YORK – Subway is testing hummus and thinner slices of deli meats that look more appealing as it looks…

May 13, 2014

Food

How to make a compelling foodie film

NEW YORK – The way Jon Favreau sees it, the world is divided into people who are interested in food,…

May 13, 2014

Food

Opening day

Durango Farmers Market kicks off the season

May 12, 2014

Family

Mother’s Day has another side for loss survivors

Infertility, the loss of a mother can make for a difficult, complicated holiday

May 10, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Pope Francis demands wealth ‘redistribution’ VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis called Friday for governments to redistribute wealth to the poor…

May 9, 2014

Religion

Work doesn’t have to make you miserable

Buddhist teacher offers lessons on how to be happy from 9 to 5

May 9, 2014

Southwest Life

After eco-cowboy’s death, a family, vision survive

The film ‘Hanna Ranch’ documents challenges on Colorado’s rangeland

May 9, 2014

Food

L.A. bread, pizza baker is nation’s top chef

Cronut creator Dominique Ansel was named the nation’s top pastry chef at the 2014 James Beard Foundation Awards on Monday…

May 6, 2014

Food

Cult brands showing proof of bourbon renaissance

Jefferson’s Ocean, Old Blowhard, Eagle Rare and Barterhouse bourbons are part of a bourbon renaissance that has spawned a new,…

May 6, 2014

Food

Del’s Lemonade is R.I.’s iconic taste of summer

Del’s Lemonade, a lemony slush made of water, sugar, lemon juice and chunks of rind, has become a Rhode Island…

May 6, 2014

Food

For Mother’s Day, a tart part quiche, part lasagna

A store-bought crust makes this Ricotta Spinach Tart a fast and easy treat for Mom.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Lasagna isn’t typically…

May 6, 2014

Food

The best of times?

Durango’s restaurants and food businesses defy expectations

May 6, 2014

Religion

Will more missionaries help Mormon faith?

So far, the number of conversions lags behind this effort

May 2, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Methodist church begins sermon series The First United Methodist Church of Durango has begun a new sermon series called “Stories…

May 2, 2014