Nation & World Nation Briefs WASHINGTON – The U.S. government ran a monthly budget surplus in June, putting it on course to record the lowest… July 11, 2014
Local News Local Briefs Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado will present the semifinal competition of the 7th annual Iron Horse Chef from 9 to… July 11, 2014
Outdoors Outdoors Briefs Seniors Outdoors will host these events: Beginning above Red Mountain Pass, a group will do a moderate loop hike at… July 10, 2014
Nation & World World Briefs BERLIN – Germany on Thursday demanded Washington’s top spy in Berlin leave the country as a new round of allegations… July 10, 2014
Nation & World Nation Briefs WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is filling a critical diplomatic post by tapping a career diplomat experienced in eastern Europe… July 10, 2014
Arts and Entertainment Arts Briefs Trivia buffs can test their knowledge of useless information Wednesday at Super Ted’s Super Trivia, a fundraiser for the Durango… July 10, 2014
Local News Local Briefs Durango Nature Studies’ Full Moon Hike under the Buck Moon will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday at… July 9, 2014
Local News Local Briefs A Puppy Party and Dog Happy Hour will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday in the La… July 9, 2014
Nation & World Nation & World Briefs WASHINGTON – Newly revealed testimony from top military commanders involved in the U.S. response to the Benghazi attacks suggests that… July 9, 2014
Good Earth Earth Briefs San Juan Mountains Association naturalists will lead a hike around the historic Farmer Cabin, about 30 miles north of Durango… July 9, 2014
Business Business Briefs Sorrel Sky Gallery announces a new addition to its Durango team. Deborah Sussex will join the gallery as a sales… July 8, 2014
Local News Local Briefs Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, will show “Iron Man 3” on its outdoor screen at dusk on Saturday.… July 8, 2014
Nation & World Nation Briefs WASHINGTON – A federal investigative agency is examining 67 claims of retaliation by supervisors at the Department of Veterans Affairs… July 8, 2014
Nation & World World Briefs MANAMA, Bahrain – A senior U.S. diplomat who was ordered to leave the Middle Eastern nation of Bahrain after meeting… July 8, 2014
Food On the side If you’re looking for a hearty breakfast or casual lunch on your way to Durango Mountain Resort or Silverton, you… July 8, 2014
Education Education Briefs Visiting students, ages 15-18, from around the world, including Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Thailand, are seeking host families in and… July 8, 2014
Arts and Entertainment Art Briefs Groove Factory Four, a Durango band that melds jazz, funk and rock, will play the free Concert in the Park… July 7, 2014
Nation & World Nation & World Briefs WASHINGTON – Passengers at some overseas airports offering U.S.-bound flights will soon be required to power on their electronic devices… July 6, 2014
Local News Local Briefs The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis… July 6, 2014
Health Health Briefs United Blood Services will host these blood drives: 1:30 to 6 p.m. today at the United Blood Services Office, 146… July 5, 2014
Nation & World Nation Briefs WINTERS, Calif. – A rural fire in Northern California raged throughout the night, challenging firefighters as temperatures rise. State fire… July 5, 2014
Local News Local Briefs The 23rd annual Arts on the Animas Arts & Crafts Festival will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Friday,… July 5, 2014
Nation & World Nation & World Briefs Egypt premier defends spike in energy prices CAIRO – Egypt’s prime minister on Saturday defended a steep rise in fuel… July 5, 2014
Nation & World Nation & World Briefs MURRIETA, Calif. – Demonstrators have gathered again outside a U.S. Border Patrol station in Murrieta, California, where the agency intends… July 4, 2014