Briefs

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – Suspected Nazi war criminals would be blocked from receiving Social Security benefits under a bill unanimously approved Tuesday…

December 2, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club will host a holiday open house and sale from 9 a.m. to 3…

December 2, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

BEIRUT – Lebanese authorities detained a woman and young boy believed to be the wife and son of the reclusive…

December 2, 2014

Food

On the side

If you’re on your way to Silverton or DMR, you might want to check out a new restaurant with beautiful…

December 2, 2014

Education

Education Briefs

World Heritage Student Exchange Program, a public benefit organization, is seeking host families for high school students from more than…

December 2, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

The Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center in Durango announces Mary Dengler-Frey as the new special projects manager. Dengler-Frey will…

December 1, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The town of Bayfield, La Plata County and the Colorado Department of Transportation will host an open house from 4…

December 1, 2014

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Monday he wants to ensure the U.S. isn’t building a “militarized culture” within police…

December 1, 2014

Regional News

Regional Briefs

BOULDER – The Boulder City Council is considering rules that could allow records of some of its closed executive sessions…

November 30, 2014

Health

Health Brief

Mercy Regional Medical Center will provide information to people who have been diagnosed with prediabetes from 9 to 11 a.m.…

November 30, 2014

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

DENVER – Fog and wind caused delays at the Denver airport on Sunday, and 46 incoming flights were diverted to…

November 30, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St., will present the archaeological presentation, “How Traditional Navajo People See Their Cultural…

November 30, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

SEATTLE – The grand jury that declined to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson was focused on whether he might…

November 29, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

ISTANBUL – Pope Francis stood Saturday for two minutes of silent prayer facing east in one of Turkey’s most important…

November 29, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will commemorate the 26th observance of World AIDS Day at a nondenominational service of remembrance, hope…

November 29, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

The First United Methodist Church of Durango will start a new sermon series this weekend that will culminate with the…

November 28, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center is partnering with Connect For Health Colorado to help area residents register and…

November 28, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

BOSTON – The highest court in Massachusetts is being asked to decide whether a state law that prohibits private citizens…

November 28, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

MOSCOW – The Russian navy on Friday successfully test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile for a second time in as…

November 28, 2014

Arts and Entertainment

Arts briefs

Durango gallery, studio and retail space Studio & is now carrying the paintings of Miki Harder and ceramic works of…

November 27, 2014

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds snowmobilers to travel safely this winter and to review state regulations that apply to this…

November 27, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

KABUL, Afghanistan – Taliban fighters staged an attack Thursday evening in an upscale district in the Afghan capital Kabul. Witnesses…

November 27, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The Southwest Colorado Workforce Board will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Cortez First National Bank, 2258 E.…

November 27, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Brief

NEW YORK – Millions of Americans across the country are marking the holiday with lots of turkey, football, parades and…

November 27, 2014