Nation & World
World Briefs
SEOUL – As North Korea heads toward the “barley hump” – the lean season before the rice and corn harvest in the summer – aid agencies are warning that an…
Local Briefs
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
Adnan Syed’s mother, Shamim Syed, and his brother, Yusef.Associated Press file photo WASHINGTON – The subject of the popular podcast “Serial” will be allowed to appeal his murder conviction, a…
Local News
Local Briefs
The La Plata County Planning Commission will hold Comprehensive Plan Project update meetings the first Thursday of each month until the project is completed. Meetings will start at 6 p.m.…
Local News
Local Briefs
Writers and Scribblers will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. in Durango. “Being an Authorpreneur: Tips for the Business of Writing”…
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The federal government is making available up to $50 million in drought relief funds for Western states, with the largest portion earmarked for parched California, U.S. Secretary…
Nation & World
World Briefs
BEIRUT – A statement attributed to Islamic State extremists claimed that an American woman held hostage by the group was killed on Friday, allegedly in a Jordanian airstrike on the…
Religion
Religion Briefs
Grove Burnet will present “Be Present: The Heart of Mindful Meditation” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. Mindfulness is now practiced by more…
Nation & World
Nation & World Briefs
NEW YORK – A diminished RadioShack will live on, but its future may lie with Sprint. Struggling consumer electronics chain RadioShack, founded nearly a century ago, filed for Chapter 11…
Arts and Entertainment
Arts Briefs
The Durango Blues Train will return May 29 and 30. Musical guests will include: Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band with Erica Brown and MJ; Dragondeer; Mark “Porkchop” Holder; A.J. Fullerton featuring…
Outdoors
Outdoors Briefs
The Nordic Center at Purgatory will be hosting a Coke Series race on Saturday. There will be a 10-kilometer freestyle race for adults and shorter distances for juniors, and there…
Local News
Local Briefs
The Durango FFA Chapter will have a fundraiser from 6 p.m. to midnight Feb. 14 at the Breen Community Building in Breen. The evening will feature a dinner, dance and…
Nation & World
World Briefs
CAIRO – An Egyptian court sentenced 230 people, including one of the leading activists behind the country’s 2011 uprising, to life in prison after convicting them Wednesday of taking part…
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
WASHINGTON – Republicans and Democrats pressed senior Obama administration officials Wednesday to move swiftly to provide aircraft parts, night-vision equipment and other weapons to Jordan after a video purporting to…
Good Earth
Earth Briefs
The San Juan Mountains Association will present “Trees, Trees, Trees” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Participants will learn about the variety of trees in the region, how they survive…
Local News
Local Briefs
The Durango Knights of Columbus Council No. 1408 will host the annual Sweetheart Dance on Feb. 14 in the St. Columba school gymnasium. A Mexican dinner by Romero’s of Silverton…
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – December’s rains enabled Californians to finally meet Gov. Jerry Brown’s call for a 20 percent reduction in monthly water consumption, but more restrictions loom as the state…
Nation & World
World Briefs
ATHENS, Greece – Greece’s new anti-bailout government confirmed it will hold meetings with lead lender – and critic – Germany this week after markets and European governments reacted with relief…
Education
Education Briefs
Animas High School students are selling locally roasted, fair-trade, organic coffee from Desert Sun Coffee Roasters through Feb. 13 to raise money to increase free/reduced lunch options for students. AHS…
Local News
Local Briefs
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Western Colorado Area Office announced the postponement of the negotiation meeting scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Durango Public Library. Negotiations with the Southern Ute…
Food
Denny’s unveils remodel, hosts discount day
To celebrate the reopening of the newly renovated restaurant, franchisees James and Christine Cooper are offering reduced prices on select menu items from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Discounted…
Local News
Local Briefs
The city of Durango will replace a water main valve at Kearney Street and Eastlawn Avenue on Wednesday, which will necessitate shutting off water to residents of Eastlawn from El…
Arts and Entertainment
Arts Briefs
First Thursdays Art Walk will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. First Thursdays Art Walk is a monthly gallery walk celebrating the art and artists of participating galleries…
Nation & World
Nation & World Briefs
DEBALTSEVE, Ukraine – As Ukrainian troops fought Monday to defend a strategic railway hub, Russian-backed separatists pledged to boost the size of their force, and Washington pondered whether to expand…
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
The California Department of Public Health has issued a warning about the dangers of e-cigarettes, as states across the country consider new regulations for the booming industry. In a report…
Nation & World
World Briefs
SVYATOHIRSK, Ukraine – As fighting escalates around the town Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine, a growing wave of civilians are fleeing their homes, taking the risk of being struck by stray…
Health
Health Briefs
People diagnosed with prediabetes are at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Effectively managing prediabetes can help prevent diabetes. Studies have shown the risk of…
Local News
Local Briefs
“Aphrodisiacs: Botanicals for reproductive support” will be taught by Marija Helt, Ph. D, aromatherapist and clinical herbalist, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Dancing Willow Herbs. A $20 donation…
Local News
Local Briefs
The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants for its Long Term Finance Committee. This committee assists the Board of County Commissioners with respect to long-term financial…
Nation & World
Nation & World Briefs
ALBUQUERQUE – An audacious, nearly 7,000-mile-long trip across the Pacific Ocean came to an end Saturday as two accomplished pilots safely touched down in the water just off the coast…
Education
Education Briefs
Lindsey Jankowski, a 2011 Durango High School graduate, has made the dean’s list at Colorado State University for the seventh time. Jankowski will complete her degree in health and exercise…