Good Earth
Earth Briefs
Work has begun on the Kinder Morgan 3-D Seismic Study for the Doe Canyon Deep Unit in the “Glade” area of the Dolores District. Kinder Morgan will conduct seismic surveys…
Local Briefs
Sports
Sports Briefs
The Mother’s Day Telegraph Run 10K and 5K will benefit African orphans and widows through the Step Up Uganda organization. There will be a 5-kilometer run, 10K and a one-mile…
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
OKLAHOMA CITY – An attorney for the Oklahoma inmate who died after a botched execution last week says he is seeking a second independent autopsy. Attorney David Autry said Tuesday…
Nation & World
World Brief
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – President Jose Mujica and his ministers have signed off on the long-awaited rules for Uruguay’s legal pot marketplace, starting a rollout that should put government-approved marijuana cigarettes…
Education
Education Briefs
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will offer a doctoral fellowship in Southwestern history beginning in August. The fellowship is a collaborative effort between the center and…
Business
Business Briefs
Claudia Williams, RE/MAX Pinnacle, has been awarded the certified negotiation expert designation. Williams completed one of the top designation courses in real estate taught nationally by the Real Estate Negotiation…
Local News
Local Briefs
The Old Fort Farm Stand will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday in the Student Union Building at Fort Lewis College. The stand will feature spinach, mixed greens,…
Arts and Entertainment
Arts Briefs
Pine River Valley Bank is looking for artists and photographers to display their framed artwork in its Bayfield branch’s lobby, 301 N. Commerce Drive. Featured artwork is scheduled in advance…
Nation & World
Nation & World Briefs
INDIANAPOLIS – The American Legion called Monday for the resignations of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki and two of his top aides amid an investigation into allegations of corruption and…
Local News
Local Briefs
Trails 2000 will host trail work on these trails: From 4 to 7 p.m. today at Snakecharmer Trail. Participants should meet at Horse Gulch trail head, off of Third Street.…
Health
Health Briefs
Mother’s Day kicks off Women’s Health Week, which takes place from May 11 to 17. The American Cancer Society joins the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in encouraging…
Local News
Local Briefs
High Country Travel & Tours will host a travel presentation from 3 to 7 p.m. May 13 and 14 at the Quality Resort, 3505 U.S. Highway 160 in Pagosa Springs.…
Nation & World
Nation & World Briefs
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan met with security, school and state officials and ordered that “everything must be done” to free the 276 girls held captive by Islamic…
Nation & World
World Briefs
VATICAN CITY – Members of Pope Francis’ sexual abuse advisory board said Saturday they will develop “clear and effective” protocols to hold bishops and other church authorities accountable if they…
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
GM recalling 51,640 SUVs for defective fuel gauges DETROIT – General Motors is recalling 51,640 SUVs because the fuel gauges may show inaccurate readings. The recall involves the Buick Enclave,…
Local News
Local Briefs
Herbalist Marija Helt will offer an herb walk and class called “Local Medicinal Weeds” from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Participants will begin outside viewing weeds, then spend some time…
Local News
Local Briefs
Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center, Hospice of Mercy and Mercy Health Foundation will present “Dear Mother” at 3 p.m. May 11 and at 7 p.m. May 13 at the…
Religion
Religion Briefs
The First United Methodist Church of Durango has begun a new sermon series called “Stories That Change the World: The Parables of Jesus.” Running for a total of six weeks,…
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
NEW YORK – Health officials on Friday confirmed the first case of an American infected with a mysterious virus that has sickened hundreds in the Middle East. The man fell…
Nation & World
World Briefs
BELFAST, Northern Ireland – Northern Ireland police say they have received an extra 48 hours to question Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams about an IRA killing more than four decades…
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
WASHINGTON – The White House is asking Congress to pass new privacy laws that would add more safeguards for Americans’ data and provide more protections for emails sought in the…
Nation & World
World Briefs
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Air traffic controllers did not realize that Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was missing until 17 minutes after it disappeared from civilian radar, according to a preliminary…
Local News
Local Briefs
A free class on edible plants will be taught by extension agent Darrin Parmenter at noon Saturday at Native Roots Garden Center, 26266 U.S. Highway 160. Parmenter will discuss what…
Outdoors
Outdoors Briefs
Professional mountain bike racers from Durango made their mark last weekend at the Whiskey Off-Road Endurance races in Prescott, Arizona. Two Durangoans placed among the top five in the 50-mile…
Arts and Entertainment
Arts Briefs
Music in the Mountains and 3rd Avenue Arts are accepting applications for two chamber music programs for youths to college-age students: 3rd Avenue Arts’ Durango Chamber Music Academy is for…
Local News
Local Briefs
La Plata Archuleta Water District is more than halfway through the process of implementing a water management and conservation plan. After the May comment period, staff members will incorporate the…
Nation & World
Nation & World Briefs
LOS ANGELES – Flights from airports in the Los Angeles area were grounded for more than an hour Wednesday because of a computer failure at an air traffic control facility…
Good Earth
Earth Briefs
The fourth annual tree-planting project at Needham Elementary School is underway. Trees will be planted on the north side of the campus near the gazebo to expand the habitat study…
Nation & World
World Briefs
KABUL, Afghanistan – President Hamid Karzai accused British and U.S. forces Tuesday of continuing to operate “illegal” detention facilities in the country, another volley in the rancorous disagreement between the…
Nation & World
Nation Briefs
McALESTER, Okla. – An Oklahoma inmate whose execution was halted Tuesday because the delivery of a new drug combination was botched died of a heart attack, the head of the…