Briefs

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

NEW YORK – Walgreens is buying rival Rite Aid for about $9.41 billion in cash, creating a drugstore giant with…

October 27, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., will present Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show – Live On Stage at these…

October 27, 2015

Education

Education Briefs

The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County will offer a free infant safe sleep training from 9 to 11…

October 27, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

Durango Nature Studies will host a full moon hike under the Hunter’s Moon from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at…

October 26, 2015

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy is preparing to sail a warship near artificial islands built by China in the South…

October 25, 2015

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – Vice President Joe Biden says he decided against running for president because he “couldn’t win,” not because he…

October 25, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The Southwest Colorado Workforce Board will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 4 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds…

October 25, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – The honeymoon might be over before it even begins for House Speaker-in-waiting Paul Ryan when he is elevated…

October 24, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

VATICAN CITY – Catholic bishops have called for a more welcoming church for cohabitating couples, gays and Catholics who have…

October 24, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

A celebration of the Animas River will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at the La Plata…

October 24, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The Bayfield Marshal’s Office will offer Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Bayfield…

October 23, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

VIENNA – The United States, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey put forward new ideas Friday to revive a failed push…

October 23, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – The Homeland Security Department’s internal watchdog says the Secret Service director knew earlier than he originally stated about…

October 23, 2015

Education

Education Briefs

Brooke Milliet of Durango was named to the 2015 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s soccer all-academic team. Milliet, an exercise…

October 23, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Dr. Matthew Clark will discuss topics such as euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, withdrawal of life support, palliative care and hospice…

October 23, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

TRENTON, N.J. – A nurse who had contact with Ebola patients in West Africa and was quarantined at a New…

October 22, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

JERUSALEM – A Jewish Israeli man was shot and killed in a scuffle with Israeli soldiers who suspected he was…

October 22, 2015

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces increases to basic, electric, full hook-up and cabin/yurt camping fees at the 33 parks where…

October 22, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

Noel Night organizers are seeking volunteer entertainers for this year’s event, scheduled for Dec. 4. Performances will take place at…

October 22, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The Durango Transit Center parking lot will be closed on Monday and Tuesday as the city repaves part of the…

October 22, 2015

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – The WikiLeaks organization posted material Wednesday from what appears to be CIA Director John Brennan’s personal email account,…

October 21, 2015

Health

Health Briefs

United Blood Services will host these blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3 in the gym of Dolores…

October 21, 2015

Good Earth

Earth Briefs

The Colorado AgrAbility Project is preparing its winter workshops for Colorado farm and ranch families who are dealing with barriers…

October 21, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

An AARP Driver Safety Course will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Pine Room of…

October 21, 2015