Briefs

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

MIAMI – Authorities released the identity Friday of a Florida man who they say fell out of a private plane,…

November 15, 2013

Religion

Religion Briefs

The Family Sunday School at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2611 Junction St., will be held at 9:15 a.m. Sunday because…

November 15, 2013

Local News

Military Brief

Sotodu1-i-syn Air Force Airman Destiny R. Soto graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.…

November 15, 2013

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – FBI Director James Comey told senators Thursday he is not opposed to Congress speaking with the survivors of…

November 14, 2013

Nation & World

World Briefs

TORONTO – Toronto’s mayor denied Thursday that he pressured a female employee for oral sex, in an obscenity-laced statement on…

November 14, 2013

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Charles Elliot, one of the founders of Wolf Creek Ski Area, will celebrate his 100th birthday this month, and he’ll…

November 14, 2013

Local News

Local Briefs

Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness, P.C., 3600 Main Ave., Suite A, will hold its eighth annual Advantage Blanket and Coat…

November 14, 2013

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs for Nov. 15

The Durango Public Library will host a screening and discussion of “Durango and Abu Dhabi: A Cross-cultural Exchange” at 11:45…

November 14, 2013

Nation & World

Nation/World Briefs

HONOLULU – Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed a bill legalizing gay marriage in a state that kicked off a…

November 13, 2013

Good Earth

Earth Briefs

San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society will present “Forests, Fens and Medicinal Plants” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Lyceum…

November 13, 2013

Local News

Local Briefs

The 1000 block of Main Avenue will close to through-traffic from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. today to allow for…

November 13, 2013

Business

Business Briefs

Meridane Design founder and 40-year Durango resident Sally Short recently won the Innovative Woman in Business Award at the National…

November 12, 2013

Education

Education Briefs

Animas High School will host a parent coffee from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main…

November 12, 2013

Nation & World

World Briefs

This 14.82-carat fancy vivid orange diamond sold for $35.5 million at auction Tuesday in Geneva.Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria – Families…

November 11, 2013

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – The Senate voted Tuesday to advance a bill designed to tighten government oversight of pharmacies that custom-mix prescription…

November 11, 2013

Local News

Local Briefs

A Christmas Bazaar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Ninth Street…

November 11, 2013

Local News

Local Briefs

The La Plata County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the adoption of regulations governing the construction of…

November 11, 2013

Nation & World

Nation/World Briefs

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Iran and the United States on Monday blamed each other for the failure to reach…

November 10, 2013

Health

Health Briefs

A Durango Veterans Acupuncture Clinic will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and from 6 to 8 p.m.…

November 10, 2013

Nation & World

Nation/World Briefs

NEW YORK – Attorneys for New York City asked a federal appeals court to vacate a judge’s orders that require…

November 9, 2013

Local News

Local Briefs

The Colorado State Patrol will hold an Alive at 25 class at 9 a.m. Dec. 7 at Department of Transportation…

November 9, 2013

Education

Education Briefs

The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center, a campus organization committed to working for environmental sustainability and social justice at the…

November 9, 2013

Business

Business Briefs

Jefferiesdu1-i-syn GoLite – a Boulder-based maker of lightweight, high-performance clothing and equipment for outdoor recreation and travel – will open…

November 9, 2013

Nation & World

World Briefs

BEIRUT – Syrian rebels launched a counteroffensive in the northern city of Aleppo, recapturing a base near its international airport…

November 9, 2013