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World Briefs

Cease-fire in eastern Ukraine is holding KIEV, Ukraine – A renewed cease-fire in eastern Ukraine has held for more than 10 days, creating the possibility that political talks can ...

Local Briefs

Resolving seasonal allergies talk on tap Licensed acupuncturist Caleb Gates will discuss “Resolving Seasonal Allergies, Food Sensitivities and Sinusitis,” using advanced allergy t...

World Briefs

Singapore ruling party wins re-election SINGAPORE – The party that has ruled Singapore for a half-century has returned to power for five more years after winning a majority in a g...

Nation Briefs

House weighs in against Iran deal WASHINGTON – The Republican-led House cast largely symbolic votes on Friday against the Iran nuclear deal and sought to restrict President Barack...

Religion Briefs

Apology doesn’t change opinions on canonization SAN FRANCISCO – Pope Francis’ apology for the Roman Catholic Church’s crimes against indigenous peoples has not softened opposition...

Education Briefs

Alec Walecki named to dean’s list Durango resident Alec Walecki, a Northeastern University student majoring in international affairs/economics, was recently named to the universit...

Local Briefs

Living wage group to meet Monday The La Plata Living Wage Coalition will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the board room on the first floor of the Commons Building, 701 Camino del Rio....

Nation/world briefs

Railroads urge deadline extension WASHINGTON – Widespread disruptions of freight and passenger rail traffic are likely if Congress doesn’t extend a deadline to start using certain...

Arts Briefs

Sorrel Sky to hold artist reception A reception for Deep Into Nature: New Work by Jim Bagley & Gerald Balciar will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Sorrel Sky Gallery, 82...

Local Briefs

Group for grieving adults to begin A group for adults who are grieving because of a death will be held from September to January. This group is designed to assist grie...

Outdoors Briefs

Divinity Flow Trail grand opening In partnership with Purgatory Resort and the U.S. Forest Service, Trails 2000 announces the official grand opening of the new Divinity Flow Trail...

Nation Briefs

Kentucky clerk to be paid for time in jail MOREHEAD, Ky. – Kentucky clerk Kim Davis can collect a paycheck for the days she sat in jail and the week she’s spending at home, resti...