Briefs

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

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen sounded an alarm Friday about widening economic inequality in the United States, suggesting…

October 17, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol remind drivers that wildlife-vehicle collisions on highways are highest in the…

October 17, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

ATHENS, Greece – A prosecutor heading a yearlong investigation into Greece’s extreme right Golden Dawn party recommended Thursday that its…

October 16, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – Beyond the turmoil shaking financial markets, the U.S. economy remains sturdier than many seem to fear. The Dow…

October 16, 2014

Arts and Entertainment

Arts briefs

The Fort Lewis College concert band and jazz ensemble will present the fall band concert, “Geographies” at 7 p.m. Monday…

October 16, 2014

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Seniors Outdoors will host these events: The Seniors Outdoors! U.S. Highway 550 Cleanup will take place Saturday in Hermosa. To…

October 16, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

Durango Botanical Society will hold its fourth annual benefit bulb sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the…

October 15, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The Southwest Barrel Racers Association will host the Season Finals Barrel Race on Saturday at Sky Ute Event Center, 200…

October 15, 2014

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

DETROIT – Two U.S. senators are questioning why the nation’s auto safety regulators are letting car companies recall vehicles only…

October 15, 2014

Good Earth

Earth Briefs

Durango Nature Studies will host these programs: A Community Appreciation Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

October 15, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Four Corners Eye Clinic, 575 Rivergate Lane, Suite 212, announces the addition of Dr. Karyn Bourke to its practice. Bourke…

October 14, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

La Plata County candidates for treasurer Bobby Lieb and Allison Morrissey will visit the Kiwanis Club of Durango’s meeting at…

October 14, 2014

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

FORT WORTH, Texas – The nation’s top-disease fighting agency acknowledged Tuesday that an American nurse might not have been infected…

October 14, 2014

Food

On the side

If you’re hungry or just want a snack while you’re strolling East Third Avenue or ducking into the always-busy Smiley…

October 14, 2014