Briefs

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 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

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – Pilots around the United States have reported a surge in near-collisions and other dangerous encounters with small drones…

November 26, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

BANGUI, Central African Republic – Several hostages, including a Polish priest, were released Wednesday after being held by rebels in…

November 26, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners continues to accept applications from La Plata County residents who wish to…

November 26, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

An open house for Ken Willyard Insurance Agency Inc. will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4…

November 25, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – Coming full circle on a campaign promise, the Obama administration will propose tightening the amount of a smog-forming…

November 25, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

KABUL, Afghanistan – President Ashraf Ghani has ordered a top-to-bottom review of the operations of Afghanistan’s defense forces, including discussing…

November 25, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The La Plata Electric Association Board of Directors has approved Board Policy 215, AMI Opt-out Program, which delineates the specifics…

November 25, 2014

Food

On the side

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for a foodie in your life, here’s a unique place it: The Durango…

November 25, 2014

Education

Education Briefs

Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., will host the School’s Out Camp Art: Around the World from 10 a.m.…

November 25, 2014

Sports

Sports Briefs

Durango Parks and Recreation will offer menâ€™s basketball and coed volleyball adult sports leagues this winter. All teams need to…

November 25, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The Kiwanis Club of Durango is joining with Kiwanis members across the world in an effort to eliminate maternal and…

November 24, 2014

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – Michele Flournoy, formerly the Pentagon’s policy chief and among President Barack Obama’s more hawkish advisers, could be in…

November 23, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

United Blood Services will host these blood drives: From 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in the commons room of…

November 23, 2014