Briefs

World Briefs

SEOUL, South Korea – Hundreds of mostly elderly Koreans – some in wheelchairs or leaning on walking sticks, most overcome…

October 20, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – The White House is threatening to veto Senate legislation cracking down on “sanctuary cities” that shield residents from…

October 20, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

Axis Health System, a private, nonprofit serving the health-care needs of Southwest Colorado residents, welcomes these new staff members to…

October 20, 2015

Education

Education Briefs

Nelson Southwest Colorado Community College recently announced the selection of Four Corners native Tonya Nelson as executive dean. The public…

October 20, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Four Corners Community Bank recommends that consumers take extra precaution to protect the…

October 20, 2015

Food

On the side

Durango Nursery and Supply will host its third annual Harvest Fest from 12 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the nursery,…

October 20, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

SALT LAKE CITY – Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio pitched himself as a fresh face in his party’s crowded primary…

October 19, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The Animas Museum’s annual Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and from…

October 19, 2015

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

JERUSALEM – An Arab attacker armed with a gun and a knife opened fire in a southern Israel bus station…

October 18, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has so far resisted elaborating on two landmark decisions that established a nationwide right to…

October 17, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

Realauction will host instructor-led individual auction training hourly from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday in the La Plata County…

October 17, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

LAGOS, Nigeria – A Nigerian general has been dismissed from the army and jailed for losing a major battle in…

October 17, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

BERLIN – German lawmakers called on the government Friday to respond to reports that the country’s intelligence agency spied on…

October 16, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Interior Department announced Friday it is cancelling future lease sales and will not extend current leases…

October 16, 2015

Nation & World

Election Briefs

WASHINGTON – Hillary Clinton is dominating the money hunt in the presidential campaign. She’s collecting more big-dollar contributions than any…

October 16, 2015

Education

Education Briefs

Danny R. Jaques of Ignacio recently graduated from Fielding Graduate University with a doctorate in Educational Leadership for Change. Jaques…

October 16, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society in partnership with the Durango Public Library will help people learn about genealogy and trace…

October 16, 2015

Religion

Religion Brief

Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host a concert and lecture with musician Consuelo Luz. Her concert, “Singing…

October 16, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

CHICAGO – Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert intends to plead guilty in a hush-money case linked to allegations of sexual…

October 15, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

Snowdown event coordinators must submit their Snowdown, Back to the Eighties, event forms postmarked by Oct. 31. Event forms are…

October 15, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will host the opening reception for “Time Exposures: Picturing a History…

October 15, 2015

Good Earth

Earth Briefs

Durango Nature Studies will host a fly-fishing workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Durango Nature Center.…

October 14, 2015

Health

Health Briefs

San Juan Regional Medical Center will offer free vaccinations at five different Four Corners locations. The “Fight the Flu” campaign…

October 14, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

Spring Creek Horse Rescue, serving La Plata County’s horses for 39 years, has obtained a permanent property. The rescue is…

October 14, 2015