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Local churches to hold Advent services

These ecumenical Advent services will be held in Durango: 6 p.m. Dec. 11: Ecumenical worship at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. 6 p.m. Dec. 18: Ecumenical w...

DATE: Dec 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Utah banning ‘conversion therapy’ with Mormon church backing

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah is on its way to becoming the 19th state to ban the discredited practice of conversion therapy in January after state officials formed a proposal that has the support o...

DATE: Dec 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes dies at 59 with wife by his side

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes, who helped transform the stodgy reputation of British food, has died aged 59 with his wife Jennie by his side, his family said Wedne...

DATE: Dec 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

The best butterscotch, mint and peanut butter baking chips for when you need a chocolate alternative

Chocolate chips are far and away the king of the hill when it comes to baking morsels. They are versatile, delicious and infinitely snackable straight from the bag. I always have a package (...

DATE: Dec 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

Southwest Colorado’s arborglyphs: Here yesterday, gone today

Historic aspen tree carvings are disappearing

DATE: Dec 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Rabbi touts giving as way to counteract religious hatred

NEW YORK – At a time when anti-Semitic incidents are on the rise worldwide, schools should take steps to teach empathy as an antidote to racism and religious hatred, several rabbis attending...

DATE: Nov 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

San Juan County Extension to hold hay and forage growers workshop

The San Juan County Extension Office will hold a hay and forage growers workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at McGee Park in Farmington. Registration will take place from...

DATE: Nov 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

As Forest Service budget shrinks, Durango nonprofit steps up

San Juan Mountains Association creates fund for work in wilderness

DATE: Nov 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Mesa Verde to offer free admission on five days in 2020

The National Park Service has announced the entrance fee-free days for 2020. On these days, the public is invited to experience all national parks, including Mesa Verde National Park, withou...

DATE: Nov 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Pagosa Ranger District seasonal road closures to begin Sunday

The Pagosa Ranger District will temporarily close these San Juan National Forest roads to wheeled motorized vehicles starting Monday, Dec. 2. All motorized trails on the Pagosa District clos...

DATE: Nov 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Organizations partner to preserve the Western Colorado Experience

Four Western Slope land trust organizations have formed an alliance to help preserve western Coloradoâ€™s natural resources and open space. West Slope Conservation Partners is a ...

DATE: Nov 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life