Is the United Methodist Church headed towards a schism? A church court ruled that the recent consecration of an openly gay bishop, whose territory includes Colorado, violates church law, but she may keep her appointment. Then, western mystery writer Craig Johnson, whose books inspired the TV show "Longmire," on his ghost story now out in paperback. Also, Durango author Blake Crouch's latest book, "Dark Matter" dives into alternate realities -- even quantum mechanics -- to explore "the path not taken." And, Opera Colorado’s production "As One" breaks a lot of rules in the opera world.
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