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

Effort seeks access points all the way to Aztec

DATE: Apr 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Woman sues Mormon church alleging rape by leader in 1980s

SALT LAKE CITY – A woman who says a former Mormon missionary leader raped her in the 1980s and that the church failed to take her allegations seriously has filed a lawsuit, saying Thursday s...

DATE: Apr 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

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

Speaking selfishly, I think one of the great benefits of the boom in American ramen joints is the growing presence of plant-based bowls. No longer do vegans and vegetarians need to avoid noo...

DATE: Apr 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

New Mexico state rep shaped by her farming, ranching roots

ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) – When someone asks Candy Spence-Ezzell, who represents District 58 in the New Mexico Legislature, where she grew up, her answer is typically “west of L.A.” If ...

DATE: Apr 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

New Asian-American, Brazilian apostles make Mormon history

SALT LAKE CITY – The Mormon church made history and injected a bit of diversity into a previously all-white top leadership panel on Saturday by selecting the first-ever Latin-American apostl...

DATE: Apr 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

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. The U.S. Environmental Protec...

DATE: Apr 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Three restaurants compete in search for best green chile

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

DATE: Apr 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

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 area where water is drawn to serve millions of people at the national park’s popular ...

DATE: Apr 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

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

SAIQI, China – The twin-spired church in this southern Chinese village was packed with more than 1,000 Catholics observing Good Friday, but the bishop who tends to the congregation was not a...

DATE: Apr 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

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 a quick sauce from the pantry or even pop open something store-bought. Pas...

DATE: Apr 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

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 Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The sale will include equestrian items and e...

DATE: Apr 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life