Nation & World World Briefs BEIJING – China’s official military budget will grow by about 10 percent in the coming year, a legislative spokeswoman said… March 4, 2015
Nation & World Nation Briefs WASHINGTON – The Justice Department cleared a white former Ferguson, Missouri, police officer in the fatal shooting of an unarmed… March 4, 2015
Local News Local Briefs La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff will hold office hours to meet with residents from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday… March 4, 2015
Good Earth Earth Briefs The Colorado State Forest Service’s Durango District will hold a seedling tree planning/planting workshop series in March in cooperation with… March 4, 2015
Business Business Briefs “Being Committed to Caregiving While Staying Committed to Your Job” will be presented by Erin Youngblood with Evenings Porch Assisted… March 3, 2015
Nation & World Nation & World Briefs Snowden WASHINGTON – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Congress on Tuesday that an emerging agreement between Iran and the… March 3, 2015
Local News Local Briefs Know Your Dough is a nonprofit organization created to meet to increase the personal financial wellness of youth and young… March 3, 2015
Food On the side Durangoans Peter Pizzoferrato and Anna Hollowell of Fresh Pressed Olive Oil are crowing over taking a third-place win for their… March 3, 2015
Education Education Briefs Animas High School will offer these programs: Ninth-graders in Sara Price’s classes will hold a Model UN Exhibition from 5… March 3, 2015
Nation & World Nation Briefs BALTIMORE – Sen. Barbara Mikulski, a tough and dogged daughter of working-class Baltimore who rose to become the longest-serving woman… March 2, 2015
Nation & World World Briefs BAGHDAD – Backed by Iranian-supported Shiite militias, Iraqi forces launched a large-scale offensive Monday to retake Saddam Hussein’s hometown from… March 2, 2015
Arts and Entertainment Arts Briefs Courtesy of No Special Abilities Productions<br><br>“The Flame” is a feature-length documentary about the spiritual centers located in the remote community… March 2, 2015
Local News Local Briefs The San Juan National Forest will host an informational meeting, titled “Meet the Beetles,” from 6 to 8 p.m. March… March 2, 2015
Nation & World Nation Briefs AUSTIN, Texas – Jason Wang and Johnny Truong were part of a gang that dressed as utility workers and held… March 1, 2015
Health Health Briefs The Workplace Health & Wellness Ambassador Training “Worksite Wellness 101” will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at… March 1, 2015
Nation & World World Briefs BEIRUT – The Islamic State released at least 19 Christians on Sunday who were among the more than 220 people… March 1, 2015
Local News Local Briefs The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. March 12 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500… March 1, 2015
Nation & World Nation Briefs KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Residents of a small southern Missouri town struggled to come to grips with the knowledge that… February 28, 2015
Nation & World World Briefs RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian authorities said they’ve captured an American sect leader wanted for sex crimes against girls in… February 28, 2015
Local News Local Briefs The Buchanans wish to invite family and friends to a celebration of Olivia Buchanan at 3 p.m. March 8 at… February 28, 2015
Education education briefs These local students were named to the University of Dallas dean’s list for the Fall 2014 semester: Danielle Pajak of… February 27, 2015
Local News Local Briefs The High Noon Rotary Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino… February 27, 2015
Religion Religion Briefs Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host its Purim celebrations from March 6 to March 8. On March… February 27, 2015
Nation & World Nation & World Briefs WASHINGTON – The U.S. and Cuba held a second round of negotiations Friday on restoring diplomatic relations after a half-century… February 27, 2015