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Moosewood turns 40, offers fresh take on veg life

In the bearded, Birkenstocked ’70s, the Moosewood Restaurant in upstate New York was more than a vegetarian eatery. It was the standard-bearer of a movement, iconic of a lifestyle, an ethic ...

DATE: Oct 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

U.S.-Japan deal could benefit organics

WASHINGTON – The United States and Japan have agreed to make it easier to import each other’s organic products, the latest step in a global effort that could give consumers access to more – ...

DATE: Oct 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Bourdain admits mistake about iconic ‘Frito pie’

Acerbic food critic slams dish made in Santa Fe

DATE: Oct 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Healthy white chili with deep flavor

The first time I ate white chicken chili, it was wrapped in a burrito. And I fell instantly in love. Of course, I’d always been a fan of tomato-based red chili, but the white vers...

DATE: Oct 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Exxon to offer benefits to same-sex couples in U.S.

NEW YORK – Exxon says it will begin offering benefits to legally married same-sex couples in the U.S. for the first time as of Tuesday. The company says it will recognize “all le...

DATE: Sep 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Family

Guide dog dies after saving owner’s child from car

ATLANTA – Despite suffering life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car, a guide dog saved the life of his owner’s child, leading a family to call him a hero. On Monday,...

DATE: Sep 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Family

Religion Briefs

Pine Valley Church to host Harvest Festival Pine Valley Church will hold its free Harvest Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at the church, 1328 County Road 501 in Bayfield. ...

DATE: Sep 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

Southern Baptist school head marks 20 years

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – For the last 20 years, Albert Mohler has led the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention, restoring it to more conservative principals even though it meant purgi...

DATE: Sep 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

These fries will lighten the load

Burger King launches lower-calorie product

DATE: Sep 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Pulled pork makes friends with soba noodle soup

We tend to associate pulled pork with Southern-style barbecue. But for this hearty fall soup, we decided to take our favorite moist and tender pork in a decidedly Japanese direction. ...

DATE: Sep 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

A hot pocket of curried potatoes

Puffed pastry dough is a totally underappreciated ingredient, at least as far as time-crunched families are concerned. It’s so versatile and easy to use, I’m not sure why it isn’t in the rot...

DATE: Sep 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

The price of produce

What’s the true cost – and value – of local and organic?

DATE: Sep 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

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.