Briefs

Nation Briefs

OKLAHOMA CITY – An attorney for the Oklahoma inmate who died after a botched execution last week says he is…

May 6, 2014

World Brief

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – President Jose Mujica and his ministers have signed off on the long-awaited rules for Uruguay’s legal pot…

May 6, 2014

Education

Education Briefs

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will offer a doctoral fellowship in Southwestern history beginning in August.…

May 6, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Claudia Williams, RE/MAX Pinnacle, has been awarded the certified negotiation expert designation. Williams completed one of the top designation courses…

May 5, 2014

Local Briefs

The Old Fort Farm Stand will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday in the Student Union Building at…

May 5, 2014

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

Pine River Valley Bank is looking for artists and photographers to display their framed artwork in its Bayfield branchâ€™s lobby,…

May 5, 2014

Nation & World Briefs

INDIANAPOLIS – The American Legion called Monday for the resignations of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki and two of his…

Local Briefs

Trails 2000 will host trail work on these trails: From 4 to 7 p.m. today at Snakecharmer Trail. Participants should…

Health

Health Briefs

Mother’s Day kicks off Women’s Health Week, which takes place from May 11 to 17. The American Cancer Society joins…

Local Briefs

High Country Travel & Tours will host a travel presentation from 3 to 7 p.m. May 13 and 14 at…

Nation & World Briefs

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan met with security, school and state officials and ordered that “everything must be…

World Briefs

VATICAN CITY – Members of Pope Francis’ sexual abuse advisory board said Saturday they will develop “clear and effective” protocols…

Nation Briefs

GM recalling 51,640 SUVs for defective fuel gauges DETROIT – General Motors is recalling 51,640 SUVs because the fuel gauges…

Local Briefs

Herbalist Marija Helt will offer an herb walk and class called “Local Medicinal Weeds” from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.…

Local Briefs

Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center, Hospice of Mercy and Mercy Health Foundation will present “Dear Mother” at 3 p.m.…

Religion

Religion Briefs

The First United Methodist Church of Durango has begun a new sermon series called “Stories That Change the World: The…

Nation Briefs

NEW YORK – Health officials on Friday confirmed the first case of an American infected with a mysterious virus that…

World Briefs

BELFAST, Northern Ireland â€“ Northern Ireland police say they have received an extra 48 hours to question Sinn Fein leader…

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – The White House is asking Congress to pass new privacy laws that would add more safeguards for Americans’…

May 1, 2014

World Briefs

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Air traffic controllers did not realize that Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was missing until 17 minutes…

May 1, 2014