Briefs

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 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 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…

World Briefs

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

Nation Briefs

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

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…

Religion

Religion Briefs

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

Nation Briefs

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

World Briefs

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

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…

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…

Local Briefs

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

Nation & World Briefs

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

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…

Good Earth

Earth Briefs

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

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…

World Briefs

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

Nation Briefs

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

Business

Business Briefs

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

Education

Education Briefs

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

Local Briefs

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

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,…