Briefs

Business Briefs

Local nonprofit Bear Smart Durango has received a donation from Cascade Engineering in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as part of the…

March 10, 2015

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

ATLANTA – President Barack Obama says college affordability isn’t just important for students, but for the nation as well. Obama…

March 10, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

An essential oils class will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Dancing Willow Herbs. Participants will learn…

March 10, 2015

Food

On the side

No snow, lower prices – now that’s an equation that works to a diner’s benefit. Guido’s Favorite Foods, that temple…

March 10, 2015

Education

Education Briefs

Animas High School announces these events: Enrollment for incoming ninth-, 10th- and 11th-grade students for the 2015-16 school year is…

March 10, 2015

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

N’DJAMENA, Chad – Soldiers from Chad and Niger launched the largest international push to defeat Nigeria’s Islamic extremists whose war…

March 9, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

The third presentation in the 2014-15 Recital Series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will feature the Mangold Duo with Bonnie…

March 9, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The American Association of University Women, Durango Branch, will hold its annual Book and Author Luncheon for members and guests…

March 9, 2015

Health

Health Briefs

Four Corners Health Care Center and Junction Creek Rehabilitation, 2911 Junction St., announces its certification in the Music and Memory…

March 8, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

BAGHDAD – Iraqi forces and pro-government militias have routed Islamic State fighters from two key areas near the city of…

March 8, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., called Sunday on Hillary Clinton to “step up and come out” to explain in…

March 8, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave. After…

March 8, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – Director John Brennan has ordered a sweeping reorganization of the CIA, an overhaul designed to make its leaders…

March 7, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Nigeria’s home-grown Boko Haram Islamic extremists have pledged formal allegiance to the Islamic State group in a…

March 7, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

John L. Anderson, a member of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, will speak to the Rotary Club of Durango…

March 7, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The Southwest Regional Emergency and Trauma Advisory Council will meet from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Sept. 9…

March 6, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

Dawenwalker will give a talk called “Explaining Paganism: One Woman’s Perspective” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship…

March 6, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

SEOUL, South Korea – Police on Friday investigated the motive of the anti-U.S. activist they say slashed the U.S. ambassador…

March 6, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

NEW YORK – Apple is in. AT&T is out. In another victory of sorts for the popular and profitable iPhone…

March 6, 2015

Education

Education Briefs

Rushing Keely Costello, a resident of Ignacio, has earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for Fall semester 2014.…

March 6, 2015

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

LOS ANGELES – Harrison Ford crash-landed his vintage plane Thursday after losing engine power, suffering serious but not life-threatening injuries…

March 5, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

The Durango Arts Center will offer “Paper Possibilities” hand papermaking with visiting artist Helen Hiebert April 18 and 19 at…

March 5, 2015

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Durango yoga teacher and personal fitness trainer Steve Ilg added a win to his winter season by taking the victory…

March 5, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

Sacred Heart Parish and the Knight of Columbus will serve fish tacos from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the…

March 5, 2015