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March 9, 2015

The third presentation in the 2014-15 Recital Series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will feature the Mangold Duo with Bonnie Mangold, cello, and Marilyn Mangold Garst, piano at 7 p.m.…

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March 9, 2015

The American Association of University Women, Durango Branch, will hold its annual Book and Author Luncheon for members and guests at 11 a.m. March 21 in the Vallecito Room at…

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Health

Health Briefs

March 8, 2015

Four Corners Health Care Center and Junction Creek Rehabilitation, 2911 Junction St., announces its certification in the Music and Memory Program. It is one of only eight centers in Colorado…

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Nation & World

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March 8, 2015

BAGHDAD – Iraqi forces and pro-government militias have routed Islamic State fighters from two key areas near the city of Tikrit, officials said Sunday, one week after embarking on an…

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Nation & World

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March 8, 2015

WASHINGTON – Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., called Sunday on Hillary Clinton to “step up and come out” to explain in more detail why she used a personal e-mail account to…

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Local News

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March 8, 2015

The Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave. After the brief business meeting, Jeannine Dobbins will discuss the history…

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Nation & World

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March 7, 2015

WASHINGTON – Director John Brennan has ordered a sweeping reorganization of the CIA, an overhaul designed to make its leaders more accountable and close espionage gaps amid widespread concerns about…

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Nation & World

World Briefs

March 7, 2015

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Nigeria’s home-grown Boko Haram Islamic extremists have pledged formal allegiance to the Islamic State group in a message allegedly sent by the Nigerian insurgent leader posted on…

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Local News

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March 7, 2015

John L. Anderson, a member of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, will speak to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main…

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Local News

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March 6, 2015

The Southwest Regional Emergency and Trauma Advisory Council will meet from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Sept. 9 and Dec. 9 at the Durango Fire Protection District building,…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

March 6, 2015

Dawenwalker will give a talk called “Explaining Paganism: One Woman’s Perspective” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. The group will consider…

World Briefs
Nation & World

World Briefs

March 6, 2015

SEOUL, South Korea – Police on Friday investigated the motive of the anti-U.S. activist they say slashed the U.S. ambassador to South Korea, as questions turned to whether security was…

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Nation & World

Nation Briefs

March 6, 2015

NEW YORK – Apple is in. AT&T is out. In another victory of sorts for the popular and profitable iPhone giant, Apple will replace AT&T in the venerable Dow Jones…

Education Briefs
Education

Education Briefs

March 6, 2015

Rushing Keely Costello, a resident of Ignacio, has earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for Fall semester 2014. Students must earn a 3.7 to 4.0 grade-point average to…

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Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

March 5, 2015

LOS ANGELES – Harrison Ford crash-landed his vintage plane Thursday after losing engine power, suffering serious but not life-threatening injuries as he used his extensive piloting experience to skillfully bring…

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Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

March 5, 2015

The Durango Arts Center will offer “Paper Possibilities” hand papermaking with visiting artist Helen Hiebert April 18 and 19 at the center, 802 East Second Ave. Participants will create objects…

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Outdoors

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March 5, 2015

Durango yoga teacher and personal fitness trainer Steve Ilg added a win to his winter season by taking the victory in the 12th annual Leadville Loppet on Feb. 22 in…

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Local News

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March 5, 2015

Sacred Heart Parish and the Knight of Columbus will serve fish tacos from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 254 East Fifth Ave. Florida Road…

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Nation & World

World Briefs

March 4, 2015

BEIJING – China’s official military budget will grow by about 10 percent in the coming year, a legislative spokeswoman said Wednesday, amid unease among Beijing’s neighbors about its growing might…

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Nation & World

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March 4, 2015

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department cleared a white former Ferguson, Missouri, police officer in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black 18-year-old on Wednesday, but also issued a scathing report…

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Local News

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March 4, 2015

La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff will hold office hours to meet with residents from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Pine River Library Conference Room, 395 Bayfield Center…

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Good Earth

Earth Briefs

March 4, 2015

The Colorado State Forest Service’s Durango District will hold a seedling tree planning/planting workshop series in March in cooperation with the La Plata Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service and…

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Business

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March 3, 2015

“Being Committed to Caregiving While Staying Committed to Your Job” will be presented by Erin Youngblood with Evenings Porch Assisted Living and Yvetter Tanner of PASCO/Southwest Inc. at noon March…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

March 3, 2015

Snowden WASHINGTON – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Congress on Tuesday that an emerging agreement between Iran and the United States would all but guarantee that Tehran gets nuclear…

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Local News

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March 3, 2015

Know Your Dough is a nonprofit organization created to meet to increase the personal financial wellness of youth and young adults. The organization is in need of volunteers to teach…

On the side
Food

On the side

March 3, 2015

Durangoans Peter Pizzoferrato and Anna Hollowell of Fresh Pressed Olive Oil are crowing over taking a third-place win for their organic Masciantonio oil in the prestigious international extra-virgin olive oil…

Education Briefs
Education

Education Briefs

March 3, 2015

Animas High School will offer these programs: Ninth-graders in Sara Price’s classes will hold a Model UN Exhibition from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Fort Lewis College in Noble…

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Nation & World

Nation Briefs

March 2, 2015

BALTIMORE – Sen. Barbara Mikulski, a tough and dogged daughter of working-class Baltimore who rose to become the longest-serving woman in the history of Congress, said she had one question…

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Nation & World

World Briefs

March 2, 2015

BAGHDAD – Backed by Iranian-supported Shiite militias, Iraqi forces launched a large-scale offensive Monday to retake Saddam Hussein’s hometown from the Islamic State group, the first in a series of…

Arts Briefs
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

March 2, 2015

Courtesy of No Special Abilities Productions<br><br>“The Flame” is a feature-length documentary about the spiritual centers located in the remote community of Crestone, Colorado. Many different types of religious groups are…