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In Carbondale, police chief says it’s time to lock doors

Crime creeps up on this small town

DATE: Nov 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Treasure myths star in history exhibit

GRAND JUNCTION (AP) – Upstream from the point where the Colorado River cuts across the 39th parallel near Grand Junction, it leaves behind a land of myth. Upstream lies a city of ...

DATE: Nov 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Praise, ire for S.D. mom’s blog about bullying

Post goes viral after ending up on Facebook

DATE: Nov 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Family

Innovative eats in Phoenix

Popular food trucks take wheels off on Roosevelt Row

DATE: Nov 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Religion Briefs

First United Methodist Church to host 40th annual bazaar First United Methodist Church of Durango, 2917 Aspen Drive, will host its 40th annual Holiday Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m....

DATE: Nov 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

Pastor expects to be defrocked for gay wedding

SPRING CITY, Pa. – Frank Schaefer gets to keep calling himself a Methodist pastor – at least for the next 30 days. The United Methodist clergyman convicted of breaking church law ...

DATE: Nov 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

Rabbi, pope share a deep bond

Together, friends reach beyond their own communities

DATE: Nov 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

Crisp, sweet lace cookies that are just a bit healthy

I was a happy little butterball when I was a kid. Sweets were my thing, desserts in particular. And chocolate desserts most of all. The one exception to the rule? My grandmother’s oatmeal co...

DATE: Nov 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Shift in ordering takeout is a sweet and sour tale

NEW YORK – There’s been a shift in how restaurants satisfy their patrons’ taste buds. The consequences are both sweet and sour. Eat24, GrubHub, Seamless, Delivery.com and a growi...

DATE: Nov 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

The cost of turkey and trimmings? Mostly unchanged

Here’s another reason to be thankful this holiday season – the cost of putting Thanksgiving dinner on the table is down slightly from last year. But don’t bank on those savings fo...

DATE: Nov 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Tipsy turkeys: N.H. birds fed beer for flavor, size

HENNIKER, N.H. – When it comes to pairing beer with poultry, Joe Morette isn’t too fussy. His turkeys will drink just about anything. Morette, who is raising about 50 Thanksgivin...

DATE: Nov 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Michigan growers trying to lull apples to sleep

CENTRAL LAKE, Mich. – This year’s Michigan apple crop is expected to be 10 times as plentiful as last year’s puny output. While the big bounce-back is welcomed in the nation’s thi...

DATE: Nov 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

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