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Ted Williams’ Mexican-American heritage explored in PBS film

ALBQUERQUE – Ted Williams is the last major league baseball player to hit over .400. The Boston Red Sox slugger captivated millions with his dazzling swing and towering homers throughout the...

DATE: Jul 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Vatican-OK’d journal strikes out again at U.S. evangelicals

VATICAN CITY – A Vatican-approved journal has launched its second major critique of American evangelicals, dismissing “prosperity gospel” theology as a “pseudo” faith dangerously tied up wit...

DATE: Jul 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

After service, war dog enjoying retirement in Fort Collins

FORT COLLINS (AP) – Northern Colorado is a great place to retire – just ask Largo Ivers. He loves leisurely walks in his neighborhood just outside Laporte. There’s always an event...

DATE: Jul 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Is the ‘organic’ seal worth it, given disputes on standards?

NEW YORK – Is paying more for organic milk, meat or a can of beans worth it? The “USDA Organic” label generally signifies a product is made with relatively minimal synthetic pesti...

DATE: Jul 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Farmers Market Profile: Self-reliance inspired Summit Roots

Farm outside of Dolores started five years ago

DATE: Jul 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Old Fort to hold open house

An open house will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Old Fort Lewis, 19251 Highway 140, in Hesperus. The event will teach attendees about the programs and resources at t...

DATE: Jul 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Pringles could never have captured Nashville’s hot chicken in a chip

Nashville hot chicken went from an African-American regional delicacy to a national phenomenon in about a decade. The style of extra-spicy fried chicken served with pickles and some bread to...

DATE: Jul 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

When summer corn is at its sweetest, this Thai salad adds a little heat

When I crave fresh corn – meaning all summer long – I usually want an easy preparation that showcases its sweet flavor. Often, that means simply grilling, barely steaming or microwaving it. ...

DATE: Jul 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Navajo history preserved on reel-to-reel tape

Project will secure thousands of stories in digital format

DATE: Jul 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Wildflower walk scheduled for Saturday

Mountain Studies Institute will hold a wildflower walk and an invasive oxeye daisy removal event to help restore alpine ecosystems from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 21 on Coal Bank Pass. ...

DATE: Jul 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

The River bar and grill caters to locals

Rejuvenated Dolores bar and restaurant offers live music, riverside views

DATE: Jul 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Woman, kids seeking asylum take sanctuary in Utah church

SALT LAKE CITY – A playground surrounded by a large shade tree stands outside the First Unitarian Church in Salt Lake City, where Vicky Chavez and her two young daughters have been taking sa...

DATE: Jul 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion