Local News
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Navajo State Park, 1526 County Road 982 in Arboles, will host these archaeology programs: Participants will learn about rock art and Navajo Reservoir at 9 a.m. June 28 at the…
Local Briefs
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
Group contests statutory ban on campaign lies CINCINNATI – A national anti-abortion group wants a federal court to block an Ohio law barring people from recklessly making false statements about…
Nation & World
World Briefs
Israeli soldiers arrest a Palestinian man during a search Saturday for three missing Israeli teens, feared abducted in the West Bank last week, in the village of Beit Kahil near…
Local News
Local Briefs
The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society will present Karen Adams at 7 p.m. July 1 at the Methodist Church, 515 Park St. in Cortez. Adams will discuss Ancient…
Religion
Religion Briefs
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive, announces these programs: “Reality Is God and Evidence Is Scripture” presented by bestselling author and evolutionary theologian the Rev. Michael…
Nation & World
Nation & World Briefs
WASHINGTON – Nearly 80 percent of senior executives at the Department of Veterans Affairs got performance bonuses last year despite widespread treatment delays and preventable deaths at VA hospitals and…
Education
Education Briefs
Ashley Self, of Ignacio, graduated from Eastern New Mexico University on May 10. Eastern New Mexico University is located in Portales, New Mexico. Escalante Middle announces honor roll Escalante Middle…
Outdoors
Outdoors Briefs
Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks that people not approach, touch or handle young animals. People also need to keep their pets under control. In the woods, dogs acting on their…
Nation & World
Nation & World Briefs
ALBANY, N.Y. – New York is set to become the 23rd state to legalize medical marijuana under an agreement announced by legislative leaders Thursday afternoon. The so-called Compassionate Care Act…
Local News
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The Colorado Department of Transportation will stripe these state highways through Thursday with epoxy paint: U.S. Highway 160 from Bayfield to Durango and on Mancos Hill. U.S. Highway 550 from…
Arts and Entertainment
Arts Briefs
Regional artists have until June 30 to submit applications for the Durango Arts Center’s new MicroGrants program. The program will distribute small funds to emerging and established artists in the…
Nation & World
Nation & World Briefs
WASHINGTON – About 10 percent of veterans seeking medical care at VA hospitals and clinics have to wait at least 30 days for an appointment more than twice the percentage…
Good Earth
Earth Briefs
Colorado State University will offer a workshop called “Enhancing Dryland Farming with the Integration of Forages & Grazing” from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Commissioners Board Room,…
Local News
Local Briefs
The Durango-La Plata County Airport reminds its passengers to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before their scheduled departure time. As the airport enters the summer travel season,…
Regional News
State briefs
GRAND JUNCTION – Health officials say the West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes in Mesa County. The county health department announced the discovery Wednesday but didn’t say specifically…
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
AUSTIN, Texas – Could Texas Gov. Rick Perry be California dreamin’? The Republican has made persuading top employers around the country to move to Texas a centerpiece of his administration,…
Nation & World
World Briefs
MONROVIA, Liberia – Seven people believed to have the Ebola virus have died in recent days in the first deaths reported in the Liberian capital since the outbreak began, a…
Local News
Local Briefs
The Durango Bridge Club will participate in the Longest Day Charity Event for the Alzheimer’s Association on Thursday and Friday at the Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. An…
Business
Business Briefs
Rocky Mountain Insured has changed its name to Durango CoWest Insurance. Rocky Mountain Insured was purchased by Terrie Anstead and will continue to be an affiliate of CoWest Insurance Group.…
Education
Education Briefs
The Durango Arts Center performing arts Applause! program will present the summer art camp “Lil’ Thespians” from 9 to 11 a.m. from July 14 to July 18 and Aug. 4…
Regional News
Region Briefs
Curious antelope stand in a sea of evening primrose just off of Colorado Highway 14 and Weld County Road 90 near the town of Briggsdale. Wildflowers are in complete bloom…
Local News
Local Briefs
A property-tax exemption is available for the tax year 2014, affecting taxes payable in 2015 for qualifying seniors, the surviving spouses of seniors who previously qualified and for disabled veterans.…
Arts and Entertainment
Arts briefs
Studio & is seeking models for a new drawing series, Summer Sketchuality. The event will host live models for sketching at the Lost Dog Bar & Grill from 6 to…
Nation & World
Nation & World Briefs
CHICAGO – At least six locations in three different states have entered official bids to house Barack Obama’s presidential library. Four of the confirmed bidders ahead of Monday’s deadline are…
Local News
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The Center of Southwest Studies Museum at Fort Lewis College will celebrate the Summer Solstice from 6 to 7:30 a.m. Saturday. At the dawn of the summer solstice, a spiral…
Health
Health Briefs
Free kidney disease classes are available in Durango. These monthly, instructor-led classes will teach participants about the causes of chronic kidney disease, diet and nutrition, managing insurance and treatment choices…
Nation & World
Nation/World Briefs
Kasemdu1-i-syn NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – A teenager on a Father’s Day visit to Newark to honor his deceased dad died, along with his mother and four others, when a fast-moving…
Education
Education Briefs
These local Fort Lewis College students were recognized for their work with AmeriCorps: Amanda Crites of Durango received a 675 Hour Award. Stephen Sellers of Durango received a 450 Hour…
Nation & World
World Briefs
KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghans braved threats of violence and searing heat Saturday to vote in a presidential runoff that likely will mark the country’s first peaceful transfer of authority, an…
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
Obama on Father’s Day: Being a dad takes courage WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is urging fathers to get more involved in their kids’ lives and to serve as mentors…