Briefs

World Briefs

STOCKHOLM – Sweden on Thursday became the biggest Western European country to recognize a Palestinian state, prompting a strong protest…

Nation Briefs

OXFORD, Pa. – A suburban Philadelphia group trying to solve the Amelia Earhart mystery has new reason to think a…

Local Briefs

A Puppy Party and Social Hour for dogs will be held from 11 a.m. to noon each Saturday at Folsom…

Arts and Entertainment

Arts briefs

The Downtown Business Improvement District, Durango Chamber of Commerce and more than 90 local businesses have teamed up to host…

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

The Seniors Outdoors Wednesday Wanderers will meet at Santa Rita Park through the winter to walk the Animas River Trail.…

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve cited an improving economy Wednesday as it ended its landmark bond-buying program and pointed to…

October 29, 2014

Local Briefs

The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and law-enforcement agencies throughout the state will increase their DUI enforcement activities…

October 29, 2014

Nation & World Briefs

PAHOA, Hawaii – After weeks of slow, stop-and-go movement, a river of asphalt-black lava destroyed a wooden shed Tuesday as…

Local Briefs

The La Plata County Living with Wildlife Advisory Board reminds local residents and people traveling across the region that the…

Sports

Sports Briefs

If you have any old ski and snowboard gear that you no longer want, the Hesperus Ski Patrol will take…

Education

Education Briefs

Ignacio School District will participate in the GI Go Fund’s “Jeans for Troops” fundraising drive. The fund helps military veterans…

Business

Business Briefs

The Durango Winter Sports Foundation announces the hiring of Lander & Associates to guide the club with expanded fundraising and…

Nation Briefs

NEWARK, N.J. – The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday recommended new restrictions for people at highest…

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

The La Plata Open Space Conservatory will host an event Thursday that combines short films, wild places and a good…

Local Briefs

Eric Eicher, Kiwanis Club member will speak to the Kiwanis Club about his Alaskan fishing trip at noon Thursday at…

Health

Health Brief

A complimentary “Reclaiming Your Health Workshop” will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Participant will learn the seven…

October 26, 2014

Nation & World Briefs

CAMARILLO, Calif. – A national survey of gas prices reports that the average cost of U.S. regular grade gas dropped…

October 26, 2014

Local Briefs

Through Nov. 3, City Span, Durango Government TV will air the Arvada Chamber of Commerce Gubernatorial Forum, featuring all six…

October 26, 2014

Local Briefs

The La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building, 2500…

October 25, 2014

Nation & World Briefs

NEWARK, N.J. – The health-care worker who was quarantined at a New Jersey hospital because she had contact with Ebola…

October 25, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Charlie Clements will present “Finding Hope Where Hope is Hard to Find” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist…

October 24, 2014

Local Briefs

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds motorists to be on the lookout for migrating wildlife. Fall is breeding season for elk,…

October 24, 2014