Briefs

Local Briefs

A bird walk will be hosted by the Durango Bird Club at 9 a.m. Wednesday at For the Birds, 1560…

November 17, 2013

Nation/World Briefs

CHICAGO – Intense thunderstorms and tornadoes swept across the Midwest on Sunday, causing extensive damage in several central Illinois communities,…

November 17, 2013

Business

Business Briefs

The Durango Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch & Learn called “The ABC’s of Energy Policy” at noon Wednesday…

Nation Briefs

City eyes eminent domain to fight foreclosure IRVINGTON, N.J. – Irvington, N.J., is moving forward with plans to become the…

World Briefs

TRIPOLI, Libya – Soldiers and government-affiliated militias stormed a military base occupied by gunmen in Libya’s capital Saturday, sparking fresh…

Local Briefs

First United Methodist Church of Durango, 2917 Aspen Drive, will host its 40th annual Holiday Bazaar from 8 a.m. to…

Local Briefs

Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., will host a screening and discussion of “Durango and Abu Dhabi: A Cross-cultural…

World Briefs

TRIPOLI, Libya – Libyan militiamen attacked white-flag-carrying protesters demanding the disbanding of the country’s rampant armed groups Friday, killing at…

Nation Briefs

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

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…

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.…

Nation Briefs

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

World Briefs

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

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

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

Local Briefs

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

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…

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 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

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