Briefs

Local Briefs

During September, 62 Durango area businesses will offer incentives or discounts to people who show their Durango Public Library card.…

August 21, 2014

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

Joy Kilpatrick and Rachel Turiel are teaming up to lead a writing and yoga retreat in Durango from Sept. 19…

August 21, 2014

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

There are still approximately 20,000 leftover big-game and turkey licenses available, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said this week. Over-the-counter elk…

August 21, 2014

Regional News

Regional Briefs

DENVER – Gay marriage isn’t coming to Colorado yet. A federal appeals court on Thursday extended a stay on a…

August 20, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – The Pentagon broke the law when it swapped Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, a prisoner in Afghanistan for five…

August 20, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuelans could soon have to scan their fingerprints to buy bread. President Nicolas Maduro says a mandatory…

August 20, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The Old Fort Farm Stand will be opened from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday on the west side of the…

August 20, 2014

Good Earth

Earth Briefs

A public meeting about the draft Colorado Water Plan will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Durango…

August 20, 2014

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is considering key changes in the nation’s immigration system requested by tech, industry and powerful…

August 19, 2014

Regional News

Colorado Briefs

DENVER – Membership selection for a Colorado commission to study gas and oil development issues is being delayed because of…

August 19, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming’s Mike Enzi has won the Republican primary election for U.S. Senate, beating four challengers as he…

August 19, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

United Blood Services announced an urgent appeal for type O blood donors. Donors may call (505) 246-1457 or visit www.…

August 19, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghanistan’s attorney general has barred a New York Times correspondent from leaving the country because of a…

August 19, 2014

Food

On the side

Want to learn how to achieve optimal health and lose weight or oust the secret weight-buster in your salad dressing…

August 19, 2014

Education

Education Briefs

Elementary schools in Durango School District 9-R will offer a chance to meet teachers, tour the building and bring in…

August 19, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center honored Terryl Peterson as the Advisor of the Year for 2014. The award…

August 18, 2014

Regional News

Region Briefs

FORT COLLINS – A hiker is recovering after falling and spending about three hours in a crevice near a popular…

August 17, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

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

August 17, 2014

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

The Respectful Revolution Project, which documents positive actions throughout the U.S. with short video portraits, will return to Durango this…

August 17, 2014

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

GLENDORA, Calif. – One of several wildfires burning across California prompted widespread evacuations Monday in a central California foothill community…

August 17, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Sunday defended the veto that led a grand jury to indict him on…

August 17, 2014

Health

Health Brief

San Juan Basin Health Department recognizes August as National Immunization Awareness Month. Childhood vaccines protect against serious and potentially life-threatening…

August 17, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

KIEV, Ukraine – Army troops have penetrated deep inside a rebel-controlled city in eastern Ukraine in what could prove a…

August 17, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave. Ignacio, will host these programs: A Meet the Artist Reception will take place…

August 16, 2014