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Business

Business Briefs

December 9, 2014

Walston 6th St. Hair Salon & Day Spa, 115 W. College Drive, welcomes new cosmetologist Riley Ham. Ham has been a licensed cosmetologist for five years. She recently relocated to…

Local Briefs
Local News

Local Briefs

December 9, 2014

Friends of the Durango Public Library is offering Christmas gift books, as well as the Book Lover’s Calendar for 2015. Each calendar page highlights a different author or book and…

On the side
Food

On the side

December 9, 2014

Saturday is your last chance to buy fresh, local vegetables until the Durango Farmers Market reopens in May. So if you want the best of fall’s root vegetables like beets…

Education Briefs
Education

Education Briefs

December 9, 2014

Animas High School will host these events: Hannah Starbuck’s discrete math and precalculus students will share their research about mathematicians and branches of math not typically included in high school…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

December 8, 2014

KABUL, Afghanistan – American and NATO troops closed their operational command in Afghanistan on Monday, lowering flags in a ceremony to mark the formal end of their combat mission in…

Local Briefs
Local News

Local Briefs

December 8, 2014

The Colorado Department of Transportation is teaming with the Colorado State Patrol and law-enforcement agencies across the state to encourage party-goers to celebrate responsibly. The increased DUI enforcement period will…

Arts Briefs
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

December 7, 2014

The work of Durango photographer Joaquin Salazar is featured in a new online exhibit “Visions of the Bosque.” The exhibit is part of the “Save the Bosque” campaign, which aims…

Health Briefs
Health

Health Briefs

December 7, 2014

Caleb Gates, licensed acupuncturist, will give a presentation called “Resolving Allergies, Food Sensitivities and Sinusitis Using Advanced Allergy Therapeutics.” This is a safe, noninvasive treatment to resolve allergy symptoms. The…

Local Briefs
Local News

Local Briefs

December 7, 2014

The Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., will host a Tech-Petting Zoo from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday in the library’s Program…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

December 6, 2014

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Veterans who survived the Pearl Harbor attack that launched the United States into World War II attended Sunday’s 73rd anniversary ceremony with the help of canes,…

Nation Briefs
Nation & World

Nation Briefs

December 6, 2014

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An SUV involved in the death of a Missouri teenager outside a Somali community center had an anti-Muslim message displayed in the rear window at the…

World Briefs
Nation & World

World Briefs

December 6, 2014

HONG KONG – A prominent teenage leader of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests ended his hunger strike Saturday after 4½ days at his doctor’s urging. The decision by Joshua Wong, 18,…

Local Briefs
Local News

Local Briefs

December 6, 2014

The residents and staff of Sunshine Gardens 32nd Street Assisted Living invite the community to their second annual Holiday Open House from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at 25…

Religion Briefs
Religion

Religion Briefs

December 5, 2014

The First Baptist Church will offer coats and ingredients for Christmas dinners from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 13 at the church, 332 E. 11th St. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to…

Local Briefs
Local News

Local Briefs

December 5, 2014

Some of Durango’s healers, coaches and practitioners will present these free classes at Inhabit, in the Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave.: “Breath Works: ‘Breathe the peace’ you wish…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

December 5, 2014

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s new Orion spacecraft made a “bull’s-eye” Pacific splashdown Friday following a dramatic flight 3,604 miles beyond Earth, opening a new era of human exploration meant…

Education Briefs
Education

Education Briefs

December 5, 2014

These Durango High School Girls Cross Country, Student Council, Volleyball, Boys Soccer and Boys Cross Country teams and CHSAA activity groups were submitted for nomination to the CHSAA/Les Schwab Academic…

Arts Briefs
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Briefs

December 4, 2014

Ruth Cutcher and The Guitar Dojo Kids – musicians who range in age from 6 to 12 – will perform a free classical guitar concert from 3 to 5 p.m.…

Outdoors Briefs
Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

December 4, 2014

A fundraiser for the American Safe Climbing Association will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. The American Safe Climbing Association is…

Local Briefs
Local News

Local Briefs

December 4, 2014

Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., announces it has received an $11,886 grant from the Colorado State Library through the State Grants to Library Act. This money was designated…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

December 3, 2014

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Wind gusts and sluggish fuel valves conspired to keep NASA’s new Orion spacecraft on the launch pad Thursday, delaying a crucial test flight meant to revitalize…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

December 3, 2014

DETROIT – Japan’s Takata Corp. refused to comply with a U.S. government demand for an expanded recall of its air bags that can explode and shoot out shrapnel, and instead…

Earth Brief
Good Earth

Earth Brief

December 3, 2014

The Mancos Conservation District has won a $97,683 Farm to School Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm to School Program, Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., has announced. The grant…

Local Briefs
Local News

Local Briefs

December 3, 2014

Some of Durango’s coaches, healers and practitioners will offer a pair of classes at Inhabit, in the Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave.: The first class will be “Healthy…

Nation Briefs
Nation & World

Nation Briefs

December 2, 2014

WASHINGTON – Suspected Nazi war criminals would be blocked from receiving Social Security benefits under a bill unanimously approved Tuesday by the House. The measure would shut a loophole that…

Local Briefs
Local News

Local Briefs

December 2, 2014

The Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club will host a holiday open house and sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the club, 2350 Main Ave., in the…

World Briefs
Nation & World

World Briefs

December 2, 2014

BEIRUT – Lebanese authorities detained a woman and young boy believed to be the wife and son of the reclusive Islamic State group leader, and were questioning the woman and…

On the side
Food

On the side

December 2, 2014

If you’re on your way to Silverton or DMR, you might want to check out a new restaurant with beautiful mountain views at Tamarron Lodge. Called Stan’s in honor of…

Education Briefs
Education

Education Briefs

December 2, 2014

World Heritage Student Exchange Program, a public benefit organization, is seeking host families for high school students from more than 30 countries. Couples, single parents and families with and without…

Business Briefs
Business

Business Briefs

December 1, 2014

The Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center in Durango announces Mary Dengler-Frey as the new special projects manager. Dengler-Frey will coordinate the Asthma/Respiratory Toolkit Program, facilitate the regional hub for…