Bergdahl WASHINGTON – The stock market’s sharp decline in August and September took its toll on Americans’ finances in the third quarter. Household net worth fell for the first time…
Seniors Outdoors will offer these activities: A Saturday Snowshoe with John Martin will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday. Details for these Saturday snowshoe hikes will be emailed about two…
“Festival of Trees,” Community Connections’ holiday event, will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train Museum, 479…
Maria’s Bookshop will host a Book Release Celebration for the new Close to Heaven: 50 Years of Purgatory book from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at 960 Main Ave. The…
Netanyahu JERUSALEM – Israel’s prime minister on Wednesday rejected Donald Trump’s recent statements about Muslims, saying Israel “respects all religions” as he faced calls to call off an upcoming visit…
The Leapfrog Group has named Mercy Regional Medical Center to its annual list of Top Rural Hospitals in the nation. This recognition showcases Mercy’s commitment to Leapfrog’s vision of providing…
Marcie Ryan and Diane McBride of Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance worked with Acting Visitor Services Director David Sanders and Acting Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Manager and Anasazi Heritage…
The Durango Food Bank is looking for individuals interested in joining the board of directors. Positions will be available starting in February. For an application, email [email protected]. Pet-loss seminar to…
C-RAD Colorado Radon Abatement and Detection announces its opening in Durango. Owner Lee Sentner has a background in building materials sales and the construction industry. The business offers radon testing…
WASHINGTON – Two servicemen have told Congress that American special forces called in an air strike on a hospital in Afghanistan because they believed the Taliban were using it as…
The Kiwanis Club of Durango will welcome Ray Rhode as its guest speaker at noon Thursday at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Rhode, who is employed by…
Applications are being accepted for the Master of Social Work degree program offered in Durango by the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work Four Corners program, which will…
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – A few dozen elderly men who survived the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor 74 years ago gathered Monday at the site to remember fellow servicemen who…
The San Juan National Forest Dolores Ranger District has completed a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Glade Rangeland Management Project. The project is located on National Forest lands northwest…
ATLANTA – Jimmy Carter said Sunday that his most recent brain scan showed no signs of cancer, more than three months after he began treatment for four melanoma tumors. “My…
To help ensure holiday gifts and messages are received, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service offers these security tips to safeguard shipments: Avoid sending cash by mail. Don’t leave mail or…
WASHINGTON – The president of Liberty University urged students during the school’s convocation on Friday to get their permits to carry concealed weapons. In his remarks, President Jerry Falwell Jr.,…
BAKU, Azerbaijan – One worker was killed, 30 were missing and 33 were rescued Saturday after a fire swept through a Caspian Sea oil platform owned by Azerbaijan’s state oil…
La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith will speak to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., about changes at the Sheriff’s…
St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. The parish offers a program called “Landings.” In several sessions, a small group of active parishioners who are exploring their…
WASHINGTON – A five-year, $305 billion bill to address the nation’s aging and congested transportation systems was signed into law Friday by President Barack Obama, who said it will put…
KABUL, Afghanistan – A joint Afghan-U.S. special forces operation has freed at least 40 Afghan prisoners from a Taliban prison in the southern Helmand province, authorities said Friday. The troops…
WASHINGTON – The Army on Thursday grounded all aircraft in active-duty units across the country for the next five days in order to review safety and training procedures after two…
KAMPALA, Uganda – An American who has been on trial in Kampala for counterfeiting currency notes worth $180,400 will be deported to the U.S. where he faces criminal charges, a…
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host its last kokanee salmon give-away of the season in Durango at 3 p.m. Friday at the boat ramp at Lake Nighthorse. However, the salmon…
The Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., will offer “Book Making: Exploring Memories, History & Sense of Place” with Barbara Klema from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and…
Santa will visit the San Juan Mountains Association’s annual Christmas Trees for Conservation Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad parking…
Recently, Durango Botanical Society members Camilla Potter, Theresa Anderson and Cindy Smart attended the Regional Public Garden meeting in Denver. Four states were included representing nine gardens. The Durango Botanical…
Stilwell Dr. Dan Stilwell, doctor of podiatric medicine, will offer a free in-depth look at the mechanics of the foot and how to explore all options before choosing surgery at…
NEW YORK – Shoppers spent more than $3 billion online this “Cyber Monday,” making it the biggest online shopping day ever. Research firm comScore said shopping by phone, laptop or…
