Briefs

Nation & World Briefs

Halsell BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Astronaut James Halsell Jr. seemed the very definition of someone with the right stuff. An Air…

June 7, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

The city of Durango’s weed-abatement spraying will commence today and continue through June 30, 2016. The areas to be sprayed…

June 7, 2016

Business

Business Briefs

PHD Advanced Nutrition recently opened in the 1200 block of Main Avenue in Durango. While Dr. Ashley Lucas has had…

June 7, 2016

Education

Education Briefs

Durango School District 9-R offers an early access program for accelerating children into kindergarten whose birthdays fall after Sept. 1.…

June 7, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

BALTIMORE – The Baltimore officer who faces the most serious charge in the death of Freddie Gray in police custody…

June 6, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

The San Juan Mountains Association is hosting free nature hikes at 9:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 18 at…

June 6, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Hillary Clinton overwhelmed Bernie Sanders in Puerto Rico’s Democratic presidential primary on Sunday, putting her…

June 5, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

A free information session hosted by The session is for Durango families considering online educational options for their children. Families…

June 5, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

La Plata County’s Living with Wildlife Advisory Board will host an evening with Heather Johnson, a researcher with Colorado Parks…

June 4, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

HOUSTON – A 27-year-old ex-Marine from Houston has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of an 11-year-old who…

June 4, 2016

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – The Air Force’s top civilian official said Friday she supports requiring young women to register for a potential…

June 3, 2016

Nation & World

World Briefs

PARIS – Top diplomats from around the world on Friday endorsed France’s efforts to revive long-dormant Mideast peace talks aimed…

June 3, 2016

Religion

Religion Briefs

The Marvel United Methodist Church and the Mountain View Community Church will sponsor “Deep Sea Discovery Vacation Bible School” from…

June 3, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

The city of Durango will hold a community visioning workshop about the north Main Avenue corridor. Property owners and business…

June 3, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

JANESVILLE, Wis. – House Speaker Paul Ryan endorsed Donald Trump on Thursday, ending an extraordinary public split between the GOP’s…

June 2, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

The Tim Sullivan band and cowboy poet Linda Simmons will play at a barn dance and picnic from 5 to…

June 2, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

The city of Durango will host a community open house on the wastewater treatment plant design from 4:30 to 6…

June 2, 2016

Health

Health Briefs

Dr. Nancy Utter will offer free thyroid consultations from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Durango Natural Medicine, 117…

June 1, 2016

Good Earth

Good Earth Briefs

Archaeologist Grant Coffey will give a presentation called “Creating Symmetry: Building Social Landscapes in the Central Mesa Verde Region,” at…

June 1, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

CINCINNATI – Confusion and panic set in after a 3-year-old boy plunged into the Cincinnati Zoo’s gorilla exhibit, according to…

June 1, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

As part of a statewide launch, local leaders will join supporters of the The Raise the Bar initiative seeks to…

June 1, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – The State Department is warning Americans visiting Europe this summer about the potential for terrorist attacks. Tuesday’s travel…

May 31, 2016

Education

Education Briefs

The last day of school for all schools in Durango School District 9-R will be Thursday. District 9-R announces administration…

May 31, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

The Business Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, followed…

May 31, 2016