Briefs

Religion Briefs

The Rev. Katie Kandarian-Morris will give a presentation called “We Bid You Welcome” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian…

March 13, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

PARIS – Global carbon emissions stayed stable last year even though the economy grew, according to data released Friday that…

March 13, 2015

Education

Education Briefs

Cooper Stowers, son of Michael and Bridget Stowers of Durango, has been named to the chancellor’s list for the Fall…

March 13, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan – Call it a preview of the cross-country road trip of the future. An autonomous car developed…

March 13, 2015

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – The White House says President Barack Obama still has full confidence in Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy despite…

March 12, 2015

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Seniors Outdoors will host these activities: Snowshoeing 101 for beginners will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at Twin Buttes.…

March 12, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

The Strater Hotel will host the third annual Durango Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival from March 20 to 22. Festival-goers…

March 12, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The La Plata West Water Authority has scheduled two meetings Saturday to explain plans and answer questions about a potable-water…

March 12, 2015

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

FERGUSON, Mo. – The police chief in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson has resigned in the wake of a…

March 11, 2015

Good Earth

Earth Briefs

These events will feature Craig Childs, Colorado author: Childs will present the keynote address at the annual La Plata Democrats…

March 11, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The La Plata Quilters Guild will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road.…

March 11, 2015

Business

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