Briefs

Local News

Local Briefs

Skyfest 2015 will be held Feb. 28 in the Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College. The event will feature The…

February 20, 2015

Religion

Religion Briefs

The First United Methodist Church will present a new sermon series during Lent, the 40 days and seven Sundays before…

February 20, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

MONROVIA, Liberia – Liberia’s president on Friday ordered officials to lift an overnight curfew put in place six months ago…

February 20, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – In a new setback for the health-care law and the people it’s supposed to help, the government said…

February 20, 2015

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

LOS ANGELES – UCLA says seven people were infected and nearly 200 exposed to a potentially deadly, drug-resistant “superbug” on…

February 19, 2015

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Seniors Outdoors will offer these activities: The Wednesday Wanderers will walk the Animas River Trail at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. No…

February 19, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The Big Meeting at Crow Canyon will take place March 6. The biannual gathering of archaeologists and researchers working in…

February 19, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

An Oscar party will take place Sunday at 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Drive. The red carpet will…

February 19, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

JOHANNESBURG – Nigeria’s Islamic extremist rebels Boko Haram renewed their threat to use violence to disrupt Nigeria’s upcoming elections. In…

February 18, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration said Wednesday it is withholding from Israel some sensitive details of its nuclear negotiations with…

February 18, 2015

Good Earth

Earth Briefs

Danny Calderwood, owner of DC Herefords in Ignacio, recently participated in the Hereford Pen Bull Show at the 108th annual…

February 18, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The La Plata County Historical Society will hold a “Members Only” open house featuring a mini-exhibit of local restaurant memorabilia…

February 18, 2015

Nation & World

Natino & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – More than 11 million people signed up for subsidized private health insurance under President Barack Obama’s law this…

February 17, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The Southwest Center for Independence, a local nonprofit that helps people with disabilities live well in the community, will host…

February 17, 2015

Education

Education Briefs

Music in the Mountains will showcase and celebrate the musical talents of students from Durango and Bayfield at the third…

February 17, 2015

Food

On the side

Want some help preparing dinner this week? Linda Illsley of Linda’s Local Food Café is at the ready. She’s offering…

February 17, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

Tafoya Barrett and Associates PC announces it has been accepted as a member of CPA Associates International Inc., an international…

February 17, 2015

Regional News

Nation Briefs

LOS ANGELES – The nation’s top labor official flew Monday to California in an attempt to resolve a damaging contract…

February 16, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

TOKYO – A magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan early Tuesday, triggering minor tsunamis but no reports…

February 16, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

Parent and youth coach Liza Tregillus will offer these free parenting workshops: “Coaching Your Student to a Growth Mindset” will…

February 16, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

6512’ Restaurant, 152 E. College Drive, will host an Oscar party fundraiser for Durango Friends of the Arts on Sunday.…

February 15, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

CAIRO – A video purporting to show the mass beheading of Coptic Christian hostages has been released by militants in…

February 15, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

FAYSTON, Vt. – Ski resorts are expecting visitors to flock to the mountains of northern New England and upstate New…

February 15, 2015

Health

Health Briefs

“Tea at 10: A Discussion on Dementia” will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sunshine Gardens Senior…

February 15, 2015