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Tiny ancient Quran on display in Israel for Ramadan

JERUSALEM – A 10th-century Quran, unique in size and style, has gone on display for the first time as part of a collection of Islamic texts being shown at Israel’s National Library to mark t...

DATE: Jun 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Not just for vegans: How to rock your tofu with cheese, eggs – even meat

Here’s the trouble with tofu, at least to some Western eaters: You can’t dip it in nacho cheese sauce. Or can you? Even as people have become accustomed to the idea of ...

DATE: Jun 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Vatican seeks ‘courageous’ ideas to combat priest shortage

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican called Friday for courageous proposals to cope with a shortage of priests in the Amazon, and said it wouldn’t rule out debate on whether married men could step in ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Tofu gets a bad rap sometimes. Here’s how to make it great.

Tofu has long since ceased to be a special ingredient, especially now that meatless eating has become mainstream. But it still confounds some of us. Perhaps because it’s so versatile – you c...

DATE: Jun 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Rabid skunks found in La Plata County

Protect yourself from diseased animals

DATE: Jun 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Volunteers sought for Phil’s World trails

The Southwest Colorado Cycling Association, San Juan Mountains Association and Tres Rios Field Office are teaming up to start work on the new trails at Phil’s World, and volunteers are neede...

DATE: Jun 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Crow Canyon, Mesa Verde offer program for teachers

The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center and Mesa Verde National Park are teaming up to offer a two-day professional development opportunity exclusively for teachers in the Four Corners. ...

DATE: Jun 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Marilyn Monroe statue near church draws some ire

HARTFORD, Conn. – Marilyn Monroe’s rear is getting some leers in Connecticut. A 26-foot statue of the iconic actress has been placed in a Stamford park across the street from a ch...

DATE: Jun 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Howling haven: Colorado sanctuary offers safe home to abandoned wolf-dogs

Wolves haven’t roamed wild in Colorado for almost 80 years. But nestled in a forest 45 minutes south of Westcliffe, the sound of a wolf’s howl can be heard echoing off of the mountains. ...

DATE: Jun 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Summer lectures kick off at Fort Lewis College

A summer lecture series based on the theme “Women in the Southwest” will kick off at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. ...

DATE: Jun 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Thank You Letters

Trujillo family says thank you The family of Cordelia “Cordy” Trujillo would simply like to say thank you. Cordy truly was an angel on Earth and blessed are those who had the oppo...

DATE: Jun 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Lifestyle

Baptist church offering video series

An eight-week video series, called “A Tour of Prophecy,” by evangelical Christian author David Jeremiah will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through July 25 at First Southern Baptist Chur...

DATE: Jun 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion