“Festival of Trees,” Community Connections’ annual holiday event, will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train Museum,…
Animas High School announces these programs: AHS chemistry students will present their public communication materials related to the Gold King Mine spill and water quality in the Animas River from…
First Southwest Bank’s new Durango building is underway and a ground-breaking event will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at East Second Avenue and College Drive. The bank…
The Investment Advisory Committee of the Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday. The Business Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees for Fort…
CHICAGO – An online threat against the University of Chicago that led the school to cancel all classes and activities on Monday appears to have been motivated by the fatal…
The Pine River Library will host a Toy Exchange from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive in Bayfield. The library invites community members to…
NEW FLORENCE, Pa. – A man suspected of fatally shooting a police officer who responded to a domestic dispute was charged with homicide Sunday. Online court records show Ray Shetler…
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Las Cruces officials say a new memorial planned for the southern New Mexico city will be the first in the state to honor female military veterans.…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday called for sanctions against Turkey, following the downing by Turkey of a Russian warplane. The decree came hours after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan…
A small choral group from Durango High School will sing at the meeting of the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.…
WolfWood Refuge will be a part of Colorado Gives Day on Dec. 8. Donations designated for the refuge help provide a safe haven for rescued wolves and wolf/dogs. Colorado Gives…
First lady Michelle Obama, with her dogs Bo and Sunny, says this year’s White House Christmas tree will honor the military. The tree was delivered Friday.Pablo Martinez Monsivais/Associated Press WASHINGTON…
Polanski WARSAW, Poland – Poland will not extradite Oscar-winning filmmaker Roman Polanski to the U.S. in an almost 40-year-old case after prosecutors declined to challenge a court ruling against the…
Beginning Sunday, the Rev. Edward W. Fowler, vicar of All Saints Anglican Church, will preach an Advent season series of five messages from the prophecy of Isaiah called “Christ in…
CHICAGO – A black teenager shot 16 times by a white Chicago police officer was a ward of the state when he died, having spent years being shuttled between different…
The Regional Housing Alliance of La Plata County offers a free monthly Homebuyer Education Class. The class is an eight-hour program designed to help participants purchase and own a home.…
BERLIN – Germany has shared some 10,000 records on possible Greek tax cheats with Athens. Authorities say the records concern Greek individuals and companies who had almost 4 billion Swiss…
Seniors Outdoors will offer these activities: The Wednesday Wanderers will hike the Animas River Trail at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Every Wednesday through the winter join Eric Pahlke to walk the…
BOULDER – Police in Boulder said a man arrested Tuesday for attempted murder in Baltimore was staying with University of Colorado football players. Police say they took 24-year-old Dante Faison…
A holiday open house will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Navajo State Park, located at the Colorado end of Navajo Reservoir. The park visitors…
United Blood Services will host these blood drives: 1:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Morehart Murphy Auto Center, 33/30 Parker Ave. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at First…
Colorado Ballet seeks schools throughout Colorado and out-of-state to participate in a free remote live stream of its student matinee performance of The Nutcracker at 11 a.m. Dec. 4. For…
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama spared two turkeys named for one of the nation’s most admired presidents, continuing a White House tradition that provides a refreshing sense of amusement and…
PARIS – French lawmakers voted Wednesday to continue airstrikes in Syria against the Islamic State group that claimed responsibility for the Nov. 13 attacks that killed 130 people in Paris,…
The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement agencies will partner under The Heat Is On campaign to increase DUI enforcement through Monday. The Heat Is On…
The Durango KOA Holiday has earned the 2016 KOA President’s and Founder’s awards from Kampgrounds of America Inc. The awards were presented Nov. 18 at KOA’s annual International Convention in…
TUNIS, Tunisia – An explosion struck a bus carrying members of Tunisia’s presidential guard in the country’s capital Tuesday, killing at least 12 people and wounding more than a dozen…
Know Your Dough, Inc., a nonprofit that provides financial wellness programs for local youths and young adults will host a program at Bayfield High School for 11th-graders during the week…
The First Church of Christ Scientist, Durango, 1166 East Third Ave., will host a Thanksgiving service for the community from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Child care will be provided.…
MADISON, Wis. – A Wisconsin law that requires abortion providers to get admitting privileges at nearby hospitals is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court panel ruled Monday. The 7th U.S. Circuit…
