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Why is Italian food so good? A few theories

New York City, my birthplace, is ringed by Italian neighborhoods. Go to Staten Island, the Bronx, Long Island or New Jersey – it doesn’t really matter where you go, as long as yo...

DATE: Oct 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Astronomy fans seek approval for observatory atop Colorado’s Pikes Peak

COLORADO SPRINGS – Astronomy enthusiasts are seeking permission to build an observatory atop Colorado’s Pikes Peak. The National Space Science and Technology Institute based in Co...

DATE: Oct 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

This trendy ingredient turns foods black and promises to purify you

If all of 2017’s trendy foods could be likened to a high school stereotype, the Unicorn Frappuccino would be the sequined prom queen, and the millennial pink smoothie bowl would be her bubbl...

DATE: Oct 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Horoscope for October 4, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Be aware of what you say and do today, because tomorrow the only Full Moon all year that is opposite your sign will occur. Today, you might feel some tension. ...

DATE: Oct 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Horoscopes

Farmers Market Profile: Homegrown Farm says ‘Durango was it’

Local farm has been member of Durango Farmers Market for 11 years

DATE: Oct 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Oktoberfest returns Saturday at Purgatory

Oktoberfest Durango returns from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Purgatory Resort. The event will feature beer provided by Animas Brewing Co., Brew Pub & Kitchen, Carver Brewing Co....

DATE: Oct 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Steamwork’s Firkin Friday intros ‘Stinger’

Steamworks Brewing Co. will continue its Firkin Friday series by tapping the “Steamworks Stinger” at 3 p.m. Friday. “The base beer is a new recipe for us,” said Director of Brewin...

DATE: Oct 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Horoscope for October 3, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You have strong opinions at work today, especially about how to make your workspace look more attractive. However, you also might develop a crush on a co-worker...

DATE: Oct 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Horoscopes

Mormon leader reaffirms faith’s opposition to gay marriage

By BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY – A top Mormon leader reaffirmed the religion’s opposition to same-sex marriage on Saturday during a church conference ...

DATE: Oct 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Mesa County landfill wins award for painting over trash daily

GRAND JUNCTION (AP) – A problem that started with dirt and was solved with paint has earned a landfill an award for innovation, and Mesa County has the first waste-management team in Colorad...

DATE: Oct 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Bugs in the food is by design at new Bangkok bistro

BANGKOK – Ants and beetles in the kitchen? Normally that’d close down a restaurant immediately, but for a unique eatery in Bangkok, bugs in the beef ragu and pests in the pesto are the busin...

DATE: Oct 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Colorado archaeologist to offer daylong class at Fort Lewis College

Assistant State Archaeologist Chris Johnston will teach a class called “Archaeological Practice in Colorado” on Oct. 14 at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. ...

DATE: Oct 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life