Local Briefs

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Local News

Local Briefs

March 17, 2015

Tickets are available for the La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Banquet and Ball at Basin Co-op in Durango, Wells Fargo Bank in Ignacio, Valley Feeds in Gem Village and Goodman’s Department Store…

Education Briefs
Education

Education Briefs

March 17, 2015

Fort Lewis College announces its new mobile app. The app is free and will be available for Apple, Android and Windows devices. The app makes it easier to access information…

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Food

On the side

March 16, 2015

A hometown boy done good is returning from his travels to open a food truck serving strictly fresh and from-scratch food on Main Avenue. Chef Marcos Wisner, newly back from…

Arts Briefs
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

March 16, 2015

The Southwest Civic Winds, a symphonic community band, will be in concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The concert will feature a…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

March 16, 2015

CLAYTON, Mo. – The man accused of shooting two police officers last week in Ferguson appeared in court Monday, a day after his arrest on charges that he fired on…

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Local News

Local Briefs

March 16, 2015

Community Connections, a local nonprofit, will be guest bartending from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at The Red Snapper, 144 East Ninth St. All proceeds from their specialty drink called…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

March 15, 2015

The presentation “Resolving Allergies with Advanced Allergy Therapeutics” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. This is a safe, non-invasive treatment…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

March 15, 2015

BOSTON – Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade made history Sunday as two gay and lesbian groups marched after decades of opposition that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme…

Local Briefs
Local News

Local Briefs

March 15, 2015

Friends of the Durango Public Library will hold the Friends’ Spring Book Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the library, 1900 East Third Ave. Books…

Nation Briefs
Nation & World

Nation Briefs

March 14, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas health officials say a food-borne illness linked to some Blue Bell ice cream products may have been a contributing factor in the deaths of three…

World Briefs
Nation & World

World Briefs

March 14, 2015

YAOUNDE, Cameroon – Cameroon acknowledged that more than two dozen Boko Haram suspects died in custody late last year, but a government spokesman denied the country’s army was carrying out…

Local Briefs
Local News

Local Briefs

March 14, 2015

The Rotary Club of Durango will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish music performed by the Kitchen Jam Band at its meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater Hotel,…

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Local News

Local Briefs

March 13, 2015

The Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., will continue its civic education series titled “What Do We Do?” with a presentation by city administration from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

March 13, 2015

The Rev. Katie Kandarian-Morris will give a presentation called “We Bid You Welcome” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. The presentation…

World Briefs
Nation & World

World Briefs

March 13, 2015

PARIS – Global carbon emissions stayed stable last year even though the economy grew, according to data released Friday that could boost chances for a landmark climate accord later this…

Education Briefs
Education

Education Briefs

March 13, 2015

Cooper Stowers, son of Michael and Bridget Stowers of Durango, has been named to the chancellor’s list for the Fall 2014 semester at Chapman University. Students must maintain a GPA…

Nation Briefs
Nation & World

Nation Briefs

March 13, 2015

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan – Call it a preview of the cross-country road trip of the future. An autonomous car developed by Michigan-based auto supplier Delphi Automotive will make a 3,500-mile…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

March 12, 2015

WASHINGTON – The White House says President Barack Obama still has full confidence in Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy despite the investigation into two senior Secret Service agents accused of…

Outdoors Briefs
Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

March 12, 2015

Seniors Outdoors will host these activities: Snowshoeing 101 for beginners will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at Twin Buttes. Practice will take place on nearly flat terrain. Participants should…

Arts Briefs
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

March 12, 2015

The Strater Hotel will host the third annual Durango Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival from March 20 to 22. Festival-goers will be entertained by live music, symposiums, silent movies, after-hours…

Local Briefs
Local News

Local Briefs

March 12, 2015

The La Plata West Water Authority has scheduled two meetings Saturday to explain plans and answer questions about a potable-water system in the southwest corners of La Plata County. The…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

March 11, 2015

FERGUSON, Mo. – The police chief in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson has resigned in the wake of a scathing Justice Department report prompted by the fatal shooting of…

Earth Briefs
Good Earth

Earth Briefs

March 11, 2015

These events will feature Craig Childs, Colorado author: Childs will present the keynote address at the annual La Plata Democrats Jefferson Jackson Dinner and Auction at 5:30 p.m. April 11…

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Local News

Local Briefs

March 11, 2015

The La Plata Quilters Guild will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road. A program will be presented on making disappearing blocks to…

Business Briefs
Business

Business Briefs

March 10, 2015

Local nonprofit Bear Smart Durango has received a donation from Cascade Engineering in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as part of the organization’s corporate sponsorship program. The nonprofit will use the $250…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

March 10, 2015

ATLANTA – President Barack Obama says college affordability isn’t just important for students, but for the nation as well. Obama told thousands gathered at Georgia Tech Tuesday that he is…

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Local News

Local Briefs

March 10, 2015

An essential oils class will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Dancing Willow Herbs. Participants will learn which essential oils are most helpful for specific emotions. Attendees…

On the side
Food

On the side

March 10, 2015

No snow, lower prices – now that’s an equation that works to a diner’s benefit. Guido’s Favorite Foods, that temple to authentic trattoria cooking, is offering a lunch special every…

Education Briefs
Education

Education Briefs

March 10, 2015

Animas High School announces these events: Enrollment for incoming ninth-, 10th- and 11th-grade students for the 2015-16 school year is open. An information session will take place from 6 to…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

March 9, 2015

N’DJAMENA, Chad – Soldiers from Chad and Niger launched the largest international push to defeat Nigeria’s Islamic extremists whose war has spilled over into neighboring countries, officials and witnesses said…