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How do you understand Islam?

Interfaith panel objects to Sept. 11 museum’s documentary film

DATE: Apr 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Religion

Boy Scouts sever ties with church

Why? Because a gay man led troop in Seattle

DATE: Apr 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Religion

Half of foreign adopted children from Asia

Thirteen percent of adopted children younger than 18 across the U.S. were adopted from foreign countries, and more than half were born in Asia, according to a Census report released Wednesda...

DATE: Apr 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Family

Bloodied shirt among trove of John Paul II relics

He will be declared saint today

DATE: Apr 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Religion

Cooking Matters finds a home

New kitchen hosts healthy lifestyle classes for young families

DATE: Apr 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Why are consumers nuts about coconut oil?

When Donald Palmquist started working at Whole Foods in Louisville seven years ago, few people requested coconut oil. “We had one small shelf of coconut oil products, but that’s c...

DATE: Apr 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Attention dieters: Stop counting calories

NEW YORK – Obsessing over calories alone has left dieters with an empty feeling. The calorie counting that defined dieting for so long is giving way to other considerations, like ...

DATE: Apr 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

A savory lemon chicken wrap that gives fresh mint its due

Fresh mint so rarely gets its due in America. We gladly pair it with chocolate and fruit, but it almost never makes appearances in savory dishes. But the rest of the world knows better, addi...

DATE: Apr 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Vegan vegetable tart delivers big flavors

Despite the simplicity of this tart – the only ingredients are three vegetables and a few seasonings – it delivers big flavor in a beautiful package. The secret is in the layering...

DATE: Apr 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Easter services

Many area churches have scheduled special services for Easter weekend, including these listed below. All services will be Sunday unless otherwise noted. An asterisk indicates child care will...

DATE: Apr 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Religion

Jesus had a wife?

Ancient text suggests he did

DATE: Apr 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

National Day of Prayer event to take place A National Day of Prayer event will take place at noon May 1 at the flag pole at the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave. ...

DATE: Apr 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Religion

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.

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...