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Crank up the heat on grilled salsa

We all know fire works wonders on meat and vegetables. But we often forget that it also can do amazing things for fruit. To prove the point, we decided to come up with a summer g...

DATE: Jul 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

A fruity fete

Colorado’s crop is in – here’s how to make the most of it

DATE: Jul 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Sour Cherry Cobbler

Servings: 12 For cherry filling: 24 ounces jarred Morello cherries, drained, juice reserved ¾ to 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cornsta...

DATE: Jul 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

A summer sausage roll with triple dose of fennel

Fennel loves fat. That’s why fennel seeds are such a common seasoning in sausages. They contribute a mildly peppery, fresh flavor that cuts through the delicious heaviness of the rich meat. ...

DATE: Jul 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Shoe trick may prevent child deaths in hot car

Leave something you need on the back seat so you don’t forget buckled-in children

DATE: Jul 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Family

‘Fastest Nun in West’ on path to sainthood

She challenged Billy the Kid in addition to helping the poor

DATE: Jul 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

Har Shalom announces upcoming events Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host these events: Kabbalat Shabbat will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. The K...

DATE: Jul 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Religion

Craft brews are mixing it up on the summer cocktail scene

Cocktail connoisseurs are falling for craft beers in a new way – as a mixer. Bars around the country are tapping into the trend of mixing artisanal brews with hard liquor to creat...

DATE: Jul 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Stuffing jazzes up a juicy Lucy for July Fourth cookouts

July Fourth is a wonderfully over-the-top holiday. Which is why it would be a shame to offer up just basic grilled burgers at your cookout. To create a burger equal to the holiday...

DATE: Jul 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Owners put The Farm Bistro in Cortez up for sale

Laurie and Rusty Hall want to get back to farming

DATE: Jul 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

On the side

Fruit lovers, rejoice! Two local purveyors and growers of some of Colorado’s finest fruit are back in business now that summer is officially here. Matt Hauser of MLS F...

DATE: Jul 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Grass-fed beef

In Colorado, we love our beef. It’s the first thing we serve out-of-town guests, and it’s our No. 1 choice to celebrate a special occasion. After all, nobody asks for salmon for t...

DATE: Jul 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

The Durango Police Department chased and captured a pet kangaroo on Monday near East Second Avenue a...

Photos: A colorful carnival