Axis Health System, a private, nonprofit serving the health-care needs of Southwest Colorado residents, welcomes these new staff members to its health-care team: Dr. John Piccaro, a family physician, has…
Nelson Southwest Colorado Community College recently announced the selection of Four Corners native Tonya Nelson as executive dean. The public can meet Nelson at two receptions: From 4 to 6…
In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Four Corners Community Bank recommends that consumers take extra precaution to protect the data on their mobile device by doing the following: Use…
Durango Nursery and Supply will host its third annual Harvest Fest from 12 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the nursery, 271 Kay Cee Lane, off La Posta Road. The family-friendly…
SALT LAKE CITY – Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio pitched himself as a fresh face in his party’s crowded primary contest during a Monday night campaign stop in Utah. The…
The Animas Museum’s annual Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5. Vendor space is…
JERUSALEM – An Arab attacker armed with a gun and a knife opened fire in a southern Israel bus station on Sunday, police said, killing an Israeli soldier and wounding…
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has so far resisted elaborating on two landmark decisions that established a nationwide right to defend one’s home with a gun. That could change with…
Realauction will host instructor-led individual auction training hourly from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday in the La Plata County Administration Building, 1101 East Second Ave. People can drop in…
LAGOS, Nigeria – A Nigerian general has been dismissed from the army and jailed for losing a major battle in which Boko Haram Islamic extremists killed hundreds of civilians, the…
BERLIN – German lawmakers called on the government Friday to respond to reports that the country’s intelligence agency spied on the United States and other allies. If true, the allegations…
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Interior Department announced Friday it is cancelling future lease sales and will not extend current leases in Arctic waters off Alaska’s northern coast, a decision that…
WASHINGTON – Hillary Clinton is dominating the money hunt in the presidential campaign. She’s collecting more big-dollar contributions than any candidate in either party among 26 states. An Associated Press…
Danny R. Jaques of Ignacio recently graduated from Fielding Graduate University with a doctorate in Educational Leadership for Change. Jaques has spent 30 years as a STEM educator with the…
The Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society in partnership with the Durango Public Library will help people learn about genealogy and trace their family history from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct.…
Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host a concert and lecture with musician Consuelo Luz. Her concert, “Singing the Tree of Life,” will take place at 7 p.m.…
CHICAGO – Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert intends to plead guilty in a hush-money case linked to allegations of sexual misconduct, a defense attorney said Thursday, a move that could…
Snowdown event coordinators must submit their Snowdown, Back to the Eighties, event forms postmarked by Oct. 31. Event forms are available at www.snowdown.org. Completed forms may be mailed to PO…
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will host the opening reception for “Time Exposures: Picturing a History of Isleta Pueblo in the 19th Century,” from 5 to…
Durango Nature Studies will host a fly-fishing workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Durango Nature Center. The cost is $10 for nonmembers and free for members.…
San Juan Regional Medical Center will offer free vaccinations at five different Four Corners locations. The “Fight the Flu” campaign will host clinics in October and November to ensure that…
Spring Creek Horse Rescue, serving La Plata County’s horses for 39 years, has obtained a permanent property. The rescue is currently in need of materials for horse shelters, help with…
Natural Grocers will offer a free sampling of gluten-free foods from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 20. Selections will include a variety of baked goods, side dishes and snack…
The Bayfield Marshal’s Office will conduct a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Bayfield Marshal’s Office, 1199 Bayfield Parkway. The Prescription Drug…
The Durango Arts Center is accepting initial grant proposals for 2016 funding of arts and culture programs. Applicants must be 501(c)3 (or fiscally sponsored) status, operating in good financial standing…
Animas High School will host these events: Thru the Lens will be at AHS on Wednesday and Thursday for school photos. Order forms went home with students. Completed forms and…
CHAPIN, S.C. – As the worst of the floodwaters that roared through South Carolina washed out to sea, Gov. Nikki Haley and other officials said Monday it is time to…
Trails 2000 will host a public trail work day at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Overend Mountain Park. Volunteers should meet at Leyden Trailhead to help work on tread and drainage…
CAMARILLO, Calif. – The average price of gasoline has dropped half a cent over the past two weeks, to $2.34 a gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg reports Sunday that prices…
Internationally renowned artist Volkan Alkanoglu will visit Fort Lewis College on Monday. An anonymous donor is in discussions with Alkanoglu about installing his art on the southeastern wall of the…
