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Durango Methodist church to hold potluck

The Connect Team at First United Methodist Church will host a Connect Fellowship Potluck after the 5:30 p.m. Saturday service at the church, 2917 Aspen Drive. Those who attend are...

DATE: Sep 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Shark fin bans might not help sharks, scientists say

PORTLAND, Maine – As lawmakers propose banning the sale of shark fins in the U.S., a pair of scientists is pushing back, saying the effort might actually harm attempts to conserve the marine...

DATE: Sep 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Lowry celebrates 50 years as a historic landmark

A presentation and tours are planned for Saturday, Oct. 7, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lowry Puebloâ€™s status as a National Historic Landmark. The free celebration w...

DATE: Sep 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

A spicy, smoky potato salad with Spanish aspirations

If you’ve ever had the classic Spanish dish patatas bravas, you understand its power. Fried potatoes with a spicy, smoky sauce: If they’re within my reach at a good restaurant, they’re histo...

DATE: Sep 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Horoscope for Sept. 28, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): People will notice you today, but it’s good news. Bosses and authority types are impressed with your charm and ambition. Use this to your advantage! ...

DATE: Sep 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Horoscopes

‘Don’t be afraid!’ Pope starts campaign to promote migrants

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Wednesday launched a two-year education campaign about the plight of migrants to counteract mounting anti-immigrant sentiment in the U.S. and Europe, urging th...

DATE: Sep 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Religion

Move over, Bud: Czech firm makes DIY backyard breweries

PRAGUE – It has never been so easy to start your own beer company. A Czech firm is selling professional beer-making sets that fit in a backyard but can produce commercial quantiti...

DATE: Sep 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

The look of fall is not gold or orange, it’s green (chile)

Sutherland Farms grows peppers just south of the N.M. border

DATE: Sep 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Horoscope for Sept. 27, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A pleasant surprise might come your way through a partner or close friend today. Whatever happens will be swift and will last for a short duration. Act quickly....

DATE: Sep 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Horoscopes

Farmers Market Profile: RazzMaTazz Berries brings Aztec-area raspberries

Farm invites customers to pick their own fruit

DATE: Sep 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Coffee sold in California could carry cancer warning labels

LOS ANGELES – A future cup of coffee in California could give you jitters before you even take a sip. A nonprofit group wants coffee manufacturers, distributors and retailers to p...

DATE: Sep 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Stonemasons go old-school to repair Colorado monument walls

GRAND JUNCTION – Following in the nearly 100-year-old footsteps of Depression-era laborers, a group of National Park Service masons are assiduously repairing and stabilizing stone barriers a...

DATE: Sep 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life