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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

Long scattered, adoptees search for families

Babies unofficially adopted in 1950s, ’60s undergo new DNA testing to learn their history

DATE: Jun 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Family

Fathers: We want more diaper changing tables

Two bills in the California legislature would make baby diaper changing tables as accessible to men as they are to women. “This bill reflects our modern families now,” said Califo...

DATE: Jun 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Family

Religion Briefs

Methodist church to begin sermon series The First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will start a new sermon series called “The Making of a Superhero” from today to July 2...

DATE: Jun 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Religion

Golden days are here for Christ the King

Lutheran church marking 50 years as a congregation

DATE: Jun 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Religion

Sickly sweet

Experts blame obesity, disease on too much sugar

DATE: Jun 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Phyllo stands in for crust in healthy cherry pie

My all-time favorite dessert is cherry pie. Yes, I rank it higher than any chocolate concoction you can name. I even like the gluey, over-thickened versions served up in diners. B...

DATE: Jun 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

This July Fourth, raise a toast in true colonial fashion

You know George Washington and John Hancock as founding fathers. But what about George Washington, successful whiskey distiller? Or John Hancock, fortified wine importer? Turns ou...

DATE: Jun 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Scientist gets World Food Prize for wheat advances

DES MOINES, Iowa – A crop scientist credited with developing hundreds of varieties of disease-resistant wheat adaptable to many climates and difficult growing conditions has been named as th...

DATE: Jun 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

In Santa Fe, experience art, culture, more for free

SANTA FE, N.M. – There’s no doubt this capital city has truly earned its nickname as The City Different. Its skyline is not made of skyscrapers, but rather a collection of flat-topped adobe ...

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Canyon rails

Take the train to the Grand Canyon

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

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.