Briefs

Nation Briefs

MARYSVILLE, Wash. – A student opened fire Friday in a high school cafeteria north of Seattle, killing at least one…

October 24, 2014

World Briefs

PYONGYANG, North Korea – The United States government must make a formal apology to secure the freedom of two Americans…

October 23, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – Legislation to stop suspected Nazi war criminals from receiving U.S. Social Security benefits will be introduced soon, the…

October 23, 2014

Outdoors

Outdoors Brief

Seniors Outdoors will host these events: A potluck gathering for downhill skiers and boarders will take place Saturday. For more…

October 23, 2014

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

Three Springs invites the community to its eighth annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at 175 Mercado Street.…

October 23, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

In an effort to ensure compliance with agency agreements between the city of Durango and the Durango Fire Protection District,…

October 23, 2014

Nation & World

World & Nation Briefs

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Days after Nigeria’s military raised hopes with the announcement that Islamic extremists had agreed to a cease-fire,…

October 22, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

Free fitness classes are open to the public to introduce new instructors at Core Value Fitness Center, 208 East Animas…

October 22, 2014

Good Earth

Earth Briefs

The Colorado State University Extension Office in La Plata County is accepting applications for the 2015 Colorado Master Gardener Program…

October 22, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

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

October 21, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

A fundraiser for Lisa Parkerâ€™s Puppies will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Derailed Pour House,…

October 21, 2014

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – Ben Bradlee, the hard-charging editor who guided The Washington Post through its Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the Watergate…

October 21, 2014

Education

Education Briefs

“Creative Writing for Middle Schoolers,” a class by Rachel Turiel, will be held from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Mondays from…

October 21, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The Kiwanis Club of Durango will meet at noon Thursday at Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. The guest…

October 20, 2014

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s leader has claimed that “external forces” are participating in student-led pro-democracy protests that have occupied…

October 20, 2014

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center will present its 13th annual REEL Environmental Film Experience on Thursday at the Smiley…

October 19, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

San Juan Basin Health Department is participating in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women ages 40 to 64 are urged…

October 19, 2014

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

CANBERRA, Australia – Australia will soon deploy 200 special forces troops in Iraq to advise and assist Iraqi security forces…

October 19, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

A free screening of the investigative fracking documentary, “Triple Divide,” will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Mancos…

October 19, 2014

Nation & World

Nation briefs

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to use its strict voter ID law in the November election even…

October 18, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

BAGHDAD – Iraqi lawmakers approved Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s remaining Cabinet nominees on Saturday, including for the critical defense and…

October 18, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

Anna-Marija Helt will give a class titled “Heart Health” at 7 p.m. Thursday at Pura Vida Healthcare. Participants will talk…

October 18, 2014

Education

Education Briefs

These Columbine Christian School students were recognized for demonstrating the CORE value of the month (Christ-Centered): Peter Kondrat, kindergarten; Savannah…

October 17, 2014

Religion

Religion Briefs

Dawenwalker will give a presentation called “What the Earth is Asking of Us” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian…

October 17, 2014