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For female welders, an instant bond

Three set out on new career path at community college

DATE: Oct 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

More victims of online abuse reach out for help

WASHINGTON – Sarah Ball was a 15-year-old high school sophomore at Hernando High School in Brooksville, Fla., when a friend posted on Facebook: “I hate Sarah Ball, and I don’t care who knows...

DATE: Oct 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Family

Farmer on Eastern Plains watches bird refuge go dry

MCCLAVE (AP) – A McClave farmer who has watched a reservoir dry up during the drought of the last three years is nearing the end of a court battle with the state and downstream water users t...

DATE: Oct 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Quintuplets reunited, home ‘bursting at the seams’

TYRONE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Baby swings and bouncers leave just enough room to open the front door to Jessica and Robert Hicks’ two-bedroom, 1,100-square foot home. Their living room...

DATE: Oct 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Family

Relics transform Buddhist temple

Donations are believed to be from body of Buddha

DATE: Oct 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

In U.S., Pakistan leader praises religious freedom WASHINGTON (AP) – Pakistan’s leader says religious freedom was a founding principle of his predominantly Muslim country. ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

Vatican fields cricket club as sport, faith merge

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican served tea and cucumber sandwiches last week as it launched its first cricket club, an initiative aimed at forging ties with teams of other faiths. No, ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

Fit to be fried

In search of Durango’s top spots for an all-American indulgence

DATE: Oct 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Menu reflects new America

Change in demographics turns ethnic mainstream

DATE: Oct 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Don’t toss those pumpkin seeds, keep them around for a snack

New York City has a zillion charms, but it may not be the ideal place to celebrate Halloween. Here’s the problem – where do you display your jack-o’-lantern if you live in an apartment build...

DATE: Oct 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

What if the Italians had given us hummus?

What would happen if hummus had been invented in Italy, rather than the Middle East? I decided to answer the question for myself with this simple reimagining of the classic chickp...

DATE: Oct 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Local holiday markets feature seasonal produce

The closing of the Durango Farmers Market leaves many a chef and home cook bereft, pining for locally grown produce during the fall and winter months. Take heart, you lovers of fr...

DATE: Oct 22, 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