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The San Juan National Forest will host an informational meeting, titled “Meet the Beetles,” from 6 to 8 p.m. March 17 in the Vallecito Room of the Fort Lewis College…
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AUSTIN, Texas – Jason Wang and Johnny Truong were part of a gang that dressed as utility workers and held a suburban Dallas homeowner at gunpoint, making off with $68,000…
Health
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The Workplace Health & Wellness Ambassador Training “Worksite Wellness 101” will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at First National Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. The free workshop…
Nation & World
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BEIRUT – The Islamic State released at least 19 Christians on Sunday who were among the more than 220 people the militants took captive in northeastern Syria last week, activists…
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The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. March 12 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Guests are welcome. TJ Holmes will present information…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Residents of a small southern Missouri town struggled to come to grips with the knowledge that one of their own had killed seven people in a…
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RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian authorities said they’ve captured an American sect leader wanted for sex crimes against girls in the United States and who is on the U.S. marshals’…
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The Buchanans wish to invite family and friends to a celebration of Olivia Buchanan at 3 p.m. March 8 at the Kendall Mountain Recreation Center in Silverton. Participants are asked…
Education
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These local students were named to the University of Dallas dean’s list for the Fall 2014 semester: Danielle Pajak of Pagosa Springs. Crystal Purcell of Pagosa Springs. These students earned…
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The High Noon Rotary Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. Mac Curtis will give a Rotary Foundation update.…
Religion
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Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host its Purim celebrations from March 6 to March 8. On March 6, First Friday Services will begin at 6 p.m. with…
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. and Cuba held a second round of negotiations Friday on restoring diplomatic relations after a half-century interruption, although an immediate breakthrough appeared unlikely. The Obama administration…
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WASHINGTON – The Air Force has for the first time nominated a four-star general to lead the organization responsible for its nuclear missile corps and strategic bomber fleet. It said…
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The “Man to Man” prostate cancer support group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. The meeting will be in the second-floor meeting…
Outdoors
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The San Juan Valley Trail Riders will hold sanctioned trail rides April 18-19 and again May 9-10 in northern New Mexico. The first of these North American Trail Ride Conference…
Arts and Entertainment
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Tucson, Arizona, artist Catherine Nash will exhibit “Turning the Page: A retrospective of Artist Books” from March 6 through April 5 in the Art Library at Durango Arts Center, 802…
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A spacewalking astronaut ended up with unwanted water in his helmet Wednesday after breezing through a cable and lube job outside the International Space Station. The…
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Our Place adult day care is seeking loving, caring, compassionate, dependable volunteers. People need to be at least 18 years of age, have a sense of humor, like interacting with…
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A trade group has turned in enough signatures to qualify a referendum on California’s plastic bag ban law, suspending implementation of the nation’s first statewide ban until…
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MOSCOW – Russia’s space agency expects the International Space Station to stay in orbit through 2024 and plans to create its own space outpost with its segment of the station…
Education
Education Briefs
Monday is the deadline for high school seniors to apply for scholarships and awards available through La Plata Electric Association. Applications can be downloaded at www.lpea.coop. All high school seniors…
Business
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Bear Smart Durango, a local nonprofit, has received a donation from SME Environmental Inc. as part of the organization’s corporate sponsorship program. Bear Smart is grateful for the $500 Black…
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Have you ever thought about cover cropping for your garden? Not really sure what that means or why you should do it? As part of the first workshop of the…
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The seventh annual Homegrown February Food Retreat will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The event will feature…
Nation & World
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GENEVA – Edging toward a historic compromise, the U.S. and Iran reported progress Monday on a deal that would clamp down on Tehran’s nuclear activities for at least 10 years…
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WASHINGTON – Tapping the anxieties of aging baby boomers, President Barack Obama on Monday called for tougher standards on brokers who manage retirement savings accounts, a change that could affect…
Arts and Entertainment
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Sorrel Sky Gallery will showcase two women artists – sculptor Patsy Davis and painter of landscapes Peggy Immel at both gallery locations, 828 Main Ave. in Durango, and 125 W.…
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Chris Nelson, director of Animal Services for the La Plata County Humane Society, will speak to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater Hotel, 699…
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JOHANNESBURG – A video purported to be by Somalia’s al-Qaida-linked rebel group al-Shabab urged Muslims to attack shopping malls in the U.S., Canada, Britain and other Western countries. A masked…
Health
Health Briefs
Dr. W. Donald Cooke will attend the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology meetings this week in Houston, Texas. Cooke will present the results of his study “Ten-Year Experience…