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Nation & World Briefs

Obama apologizes to doctors group WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama apologized to Doctors Without Borders on Wednesday for the American air attack that killed at least 22 people...

World Briefs

EU seeks Turkey’s help with refugees BRUSSELS – The European Union is ready to offer Turkey new incentives to better tackle the Syria refugee crisis, including money, the easing ...

Business Briefs

Mountain Bike Specialists honored Mountain Bike Specialists was chosen as one of “America’s Best Bike Shops” by National Bicycle Dealers Association and honored at a reception at ...

Nation Briefs

Gunman’s mom knew her son had weapons PORTLAND, Ore. – The mother of a gunman who killed nine people and himself at an Oregon community college allowed her troubled son to have g...

Local Briefs

Members sought for marijuana board The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking members of the community to serve on its Marijuana Local Licensing Authority. ...

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Durango to celebrate Oktoberfest This weekend, American General Media will present Oktoberfest, a family-friendly festival showcasing local food, beer and live music. ...

Education Briefs

Social work program to host information session Applications are being accepted for the Master of Social Work degree program offered in Durango by the University of Denver Graduat...

Local Briefs

Durango Cowboy Poetry Parade announces winners The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering announces winners of its 27th annual Cowboy Parade: Most Impressive Horse Entry: 4 Co...

Nation & World Briefs

Three share Nobel prize for fighting diseases STOCKHOLM – The Nobel prize in medicine went Monday to three scientists hailed as “heroes in the truest sense of the word” for saving...

Local Briefs

Ignacio library hosts beginner quilt class The Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave, will offer beginner’s quilting classes at 4 p.m. Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9. ...

Nation & World Briefs

Pentagon: Afghan situation ‘confused, complicated’ MADRID – U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Sunday promised a full and transparent investigation into whether a U.S. aircraft ...

Local Briefs

Library to host bookmark contest All elementary, middle school and high school students are invited to enter the Friends of the Durango Public Library annual Bookmark Contest. ...