Briefs

Local Briefs

The Durango-La Plata County Airport reminds its passengers to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before their scheduled…

Regional News

State briefs

GRAND JUNCTION – Health officials say the West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes in Mesa County. The county…

Nation Briefs

AUSTIN, Texas – Could Texas Gov. Rick Perry be California dreamin’? The Republican has made persuading top employers around the…

World Briefs

MONROVIA, Liberia – Seven people believed to have the Ebola virus have died in recent days in the first deaths…

Local Briefs

The Durango Bridge Club will participate in the Longest Day Charity Event for the Alzheimer’s Association on Thursday and Friday…

Business

Business Briefs

Rocky Mountain Insured has changed its name to Durango CoWest Insurance. Rocky Mountain Insured was purchased by Terrie Anstead and…

Education

Education Briefs

The Durango Arts Center performing arts Applause! program will present the summer art camp “Lil’ Thespians” from 9 to 11…

Regional News

Region Briefs

Curious antelope stand in a sea of evening primrose just off of Colorado Highway 14 and Weld County Road 90…

June 16, 2014

Local Briefs

A property-tax exemption is available for the tax year 2014, affecting taxes payable in 2015 for qualifying seniors, the surviving…

June 16, 2014

Arts and Entertainment

Arts briefs

Studio & is seeking models for a new drawing series, Summer Sketchuality. The event will host live models for sketching…

June 16, 2014

Nation & World Briefs

CHICAGO – At least six locations in three different states have entered official bids to house Barack Obama’s presidential library.…

June 15, 2014

Local Briefs

The Center of Southwest Studies Museum at Fort Lewis College will celebrate the Summer Solstice from 6 to 7:30 a.m.…

June 15, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

Free kidney disease classes are available in Durango. These monthly, instructor-led classes will teach participants about the causes of chronic…

June 15, 2014

Nation/World Briefs

Kasemdu1-i-syn NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – A teenager on a Father’s Day visit to Newark to honor his deceased dad died,…

Education

Education Briefs

These local Fort Lewis College students were recognized for their work with AmeriCorps: Amanda Crites of Durango received a 675…

World Briefs

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghans braved threats of violence and searing heat Saturday to vote in a presidential runoff that likely…

Nation Briefs

Obama on Father’s Day: Being a dad takes courage WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is urging fathers to get more…

Local & Region Briefs

The Florida Cemetery Association annual meeting will take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the old Florida Baptist Church, 2061…

Religion

Religion Briefs

The Eastern Orthodox Mission of Durango will host Archbishop Benjamin of San Francisco and the West this weekend. The archbishop…

June 13, 2014

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON — Oklahoma and Kansas may have the reputation as tornado hot spots, but Florida and the rest of the…

June 13, 2014

Local Briefs

The High Noon Rotary Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 601 Camino…

June 13, 2014