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BOULDER – A bear first spotted in Boulder in August has been captured and euthanized after it was found roaming in a homeowner’s backyard. The bear, along with her two…
Local Briefs
Local News
Local Briefs
Bethany McManus will teach “Introduction to Quickbooks” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Durango Public Library’s training room, 1900 East Third Ave. Sponsored by the Southwest Colorado…
Nation & World
Nation & World Briefs
HONOLULU – Family and friends say 25-year-old Colin Cook lost most of his leg in a shark attack off Oahu’s North Shore. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports relatives identified the victim…
Local News
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Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., will offer these computer classes: Internet Basics will take place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Participants will learn the basics of Google Chrome, Firefox and…
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
SAN FRANCISCO – Three young transients used a handgun that was stolen from an unlocked car to rob and kill a backpacking Canadian tourist in San Francisco then a yoga…
Education
Education Briefs
Fort Lewis College announces that these local students served as staff at FLC’s new student orientation: Graci Clark of Durango. Rachel Giersch of Durango. Zhanna Imel of Durango. New student…
Nation & World
World Briefs
PARIS – More than half of the world’s countries have failed to achieve gender parity in education for girls in primary and secondary schools, according to a new U.N. report.…
Religion
Religion Briefs
Cross Roads Community Church, 2400 N. Butler Ave. in Farmington, will host its annual Fall Fest from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. The event will feature games, food, treats…
Nation & World
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LONG BEACH, Calif.– Protesters and supporters filled a meeting room Thursday where a California commission was considering a vast expansion to the tanks that SeaWorld uses to hold killer whales…
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The La Plata Living Wage Coalition will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the boardroom of the Commons Building on the first floor, 701 Camino del Rio. This…
Arts and Entertainment
Arts Briefs
Sorrel Sky Gallery of Durango, 828 Main Ave., announces that it will represent Bernd Wolf, internationally-acclaimed German jewelry designer. The Wolf collections marry high-quality cut gemstones and uniquely-textured precious metals…
Outdoors
Outdoors Briefs
Vallecito Nordic Trail Day will take place Saturday. Anyone interested in helping prepare trails for cross-country skiing is welcome to join at 10 a.m. at Madden’s Corner on the east…
Health
Health Briefs
San Juan Basin Health Department urges women 40 and older to talk with their doctors during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October about screening for breast cancer. Women who…
Good Earth
Earth Briefs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers interim financing at harvest time to help producers meet cash flow needs without having to sell commodities when market prices are at harvest-time lows.…
Local News
Local Briefs
The Old Fort Farm Stand will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday outside the Fort Lewis College Student Union Building. The stand will offer: kale, chard, radishes, carrots,…
Nation & World
Nation & World Briefs
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama apologized to Doctors Without Borders on Wednesday for the American air attack that killed at least 22 people at a medical clinic in Afghanistan and…
Nation & World
World Briefs
BRUSSELS – The European Union is ready to offer Turkey new incentives to better tackle the Syria refugee crisis, including money, the easing of visa restrictions and better intelligence sharing.…
Business
Business Briefs
Mountain Bike Specialists was chosen as one of “America’s Best Bike Shops” by National Bicycle Dealers Association and honored at a reception at Interbike in Las Vegas. The bicycle shops…
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
PORTLAND, Ore. – The mother of a gunman who killed nine people and himself at an Oregon community college allowed her troubled son to have guns and acknowledged in online…
Local News
Local Briefs
The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking members of the community to serve on its Marijuana Local Licensing Authority. The authority is made up of three members…
Food
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This weekend, American General Media will present Oktoberfest, a family-friendly festival showcasing local food, beer and live music. All six Durango breweries will be represented, and in conjunction with Local…
Education
Education Briefs
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. The next program will begin…
Local News
Local Briefs
The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering announces winners of its 27th annual Cowboy Parade: Most Impressive Horse Entry: 4 Corners Backcountry. Most Impressive Mule/Donkey Entry: Mediterranean Miniature Donkeys. Best Spirit of…
Nation & World
Nation & World Briefs
STOCKHOLM – The Nobel prize in medicine went Monday to three scientists hailed as “heroes in the truest sense of the word” for saving millions of lives with the creation…
Local News
Local Briefs
The Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave, will offer beginner’s quilting classes at 4 p.m. Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9. The library will have a few…
Nation & World
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MADRID – U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Sunday promised a full and transparent investigation into whether a U.S. aircraft providing support for American and Afghan commandos was responsible for…
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All elementary, middle school and high school students are invited to enter the Friends of the Durango Public Library annual Bookmark Contest. This year, winners will be selected from each…
Regional News
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DENVER – People living along northern and central mountains in Colorado woke up to a snow dusting Saturday. The National Weather Service says Independence Pass near Aspen, Rocky Mountain National…
Local News
Local Briefs
Durango Elks Lodge Veterans Committee will serve breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. the first and third Sunday of the month at the lodge, 901 East Second Ave. Participants should…
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
WASHINGTON – Senior U.S. officials say a Defense Department team will be visiting a state and a federal prison in Colorado to assess their possible use as housing for detainees…