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February 20, 2016

The Colorado Sixth Judicial District Problem Solving Courts will host a public meeting to discuss the possible establishment of a DUI court at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Board…

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February 19, 2016

A candlelight vigil and rally in remembrance of Malcolm X will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Clock Tower on the Fort Lewis College campus. Everyone is invited.…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

February 19, 2016

Walesa CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space travel never looked so good. NASA announced Friday it received a record number of applicants – some 18,300 – for its next astronaut class.…

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Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

February 18, 2016

CORONA, Calif. – FBI agents on Thursday searched the California home belonging to a family member of the husband-and-wife killers who massacred 14 people in the San Bernardino terror attack,…

Outdoor Briefs
Outdoors

Outdoor Briefs

February 18, 2016

The Nordic Center at Purgatory will hold their last skate clinic of the season at 1 p.m. Saturday. There will be classes for skiers of all ability levels. Equipment rentals…

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Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

February 18, 2016

The United States Air Force Academy’s Academy Winds will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College. This concert is free and open to the public.…

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February 17, 2016

Gentle yoga class with Jennifer Kiel, certified yoga instructor, will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at St. Marks Church, 910 East Third Ave. Drop-ins and…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

February 17, 2016

Thousands of people from El Paso, Texas, and other parts of the U.S. crossed the border into Mexico on Wednesday to attend an outdoor Mass with Pope Francis in Ciudad…

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February 16, 2016

Continuing its Free Information Series designed to help co-op members understand the new lighting technology and save energy, La Plata Electric Association will host an updated “Lunch & Lights” workshop…

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Business

Business Briefs

February 16, 2016

The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and First Southwest Bank are sponsoring a half-day workshop “Starting Your Business” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Colorado Welcome…

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Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

February 16, 2016

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – President Barack Obama and the leaders of Southeast Asia called Tuesday for peaceful resolution of the region’s maritime disputes as they concluded a summit in California.…

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February 16, 2016

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 1408 will host a Lenten Fish Fry in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, 254 East Fifth Ave. Baked…

Education Briefs
Education

Education Briefs

February 16, 2016

At Mountain Middle School, enrollment for next year’s sixth, seventh and eighth grades is open through Feb. 29. The lottery will take place March 2. Enrollment forms for fourth and…

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February 15, 2016

Jack Llewellyn, executive director of the Durango Chamber of Commerce, will speak to the Rotary Club of Durango Tuesday about business in Durango. The club’s dinner meeting starts at 6…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

February 14, 2016

LAS VEGAS – When rancher Cliven Bundy faces a federal judge in Oregon on Tuesday, it won’t be because he is accused with his sons of having a hand in…

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Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

February 13, 2016

LUBBOCK, Texas – The federal government plans to spend $80 million assessing whether its hottest nuclear waste can be stored in 3-mile-deep holes, a project that could provide an alternative…

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Local News

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February 13, 2016

The application for the Payroll Department’s 10.4.2 Grant has opened for the second year. The deadline to apply is April 2. A new funding source for the nonprofit sector in…

World Briefs
Nation & World

World Briefs

February 13, 2016

BERLIN – A rare neurological disorder is on the rise in several Latin American countries that are also seeing an outbreak of the Zika virus, the World Health Organization said…

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Nation Briefs

February 13, 2016

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Social workers are offering counsel to students at a suburban Phoenix high school a day after two 15-year-old girls died in a murder-suicide shooting. Glendale police say…

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February 12, 2016

The fundraiser “Burning Down the House” will take place from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Feb. 22 at Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, 764 Main Ave. The event will benefit Durango’s emergency…

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Nation & World

World Briefs

February 12, 2016

al-Jubeir MUNICH – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on Friday defended his country’s foreign policy and its stance in Yemen and Syria, insisting that the kingdom has no ambitions beyond its…

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Nation & World

Nation Briefs

February 12, 2016

PHILADELPHIA – Lawyers for Bill Cosby are trying again to have the comedian’s sex assault case in Pennsylvania dismissed. They say Cosby had an agreement with a former prosecutor that…

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Nation & World

World Briefs

February 11, 2016

BRUSSELS – In a dramatic response to Europe’s gravest refugee crisis since World War II, NATO ordered three warships to sail immediately Thursday to the Aegean Sea to help end…

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Nation & World

Nation Briefs

February 11, 2016

BURNS, Ore. – Surrounded by FBI agents in armored vehicles, the last four occupiers of a national nature preserve surrendered Thursday, and a leader in their movement who organized a…

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February 11, 2016

The Wooden Canvas lecture with local author Ruth Lambert will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 20 at the Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., Ignacio. The Wooden Canvas Project…

Outdoor Briefs
Outdoors

Outdoor Briefs

February 11, 2016

Park Rangers will be leading a guided hike focusing on winter ecology at 9 a.m. Saturday at Mesa Verde National Park. The guided hike is free, but advance sign-up is…

Arts Briefs
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

February 11, 2016

The Durango Arts Center (DAC) announces the following events: Move Your Body with Performing Arts Education Series: Durango Arts Center’s Saturday Series adult performing arts workshop, “Musical Theater Dance” with…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

February 10, 2016

A rare weather event is seen that caused spontaneous snowballs at The Nature Conservancy’s Silver Creek Preserve and surrounding fields near the tiny town of Picabo, Idaho, on Jan. 30.Sunny…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

February 10, 2016

An interactive discussion of health access issues will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 29 at First National Bank, 259 W. Ninth Street. Jeff Bontrager and Natalie Triedman,…

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February 10, 2016

La Plata County Democrats will moderate a debate between the two candidates running to be the Democratic Party district attorney nominee, Christian Champagne and Ben Lammons. The debate will be…