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Nation Briefs

Tennessee shootings spotlight terrorism WASHINGTON – The deadly shootings at military sites in Tennessee illustrate the threat that FBI officials have warned about: violence direc...

World Briefs

Post-sanctions Iran ripe for investment DUBAI, United Arab Emirates– The nuclear deal is done. Now it’s time to talk business. While it will likely be months before san...

Local Briefs

Self-help for back, hip issues discussed A free self-help do-it-yourself class for people with back pain, sciatica and hip issues will take place from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday at t...

Religion Briefs

Tibetan monks to visit Durango on arts tour Monks from the Gaden Shartse Phukhang Monastery in southern India will visit Durango as part of the Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour, a cultur...

Local Briefs

Veterans breakfast to be held Sunday A veterans breakfast will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday at the Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. The cost is $5 for veterans and ...

World Briefs

U.S. admiral offers allies assurances MANILA, Philippines – The new U.S. commander of the Pacific Fleet assured allies Friday that American forces are well equipped and ready to r...

Nation Briefs

U.S. asked Mexico to extradite drug lord WASHINGTON – Just weeks before Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman sneaked out of a maximum security prison in Mexico, the U.S. government had requ...

Nation Brief

4 Marines killed in Chattanooga attacks CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – A gunman unleashed a barrage of fire at a recruiting center and another U.S. military site a few miles apart in Chat...

World Briefs

New pledges to let Greece reopen banks ATHENS, Greece – Greece on Thursday won vital pledges of support from bailout lenders needed to keep its economy from collapsing, but offici...

Arts Briefs

“Into the Woods” musical opens at Durango Arts Center The musical “Into the Woods,” which provides a unique spin on many of the Grimm fairytales, opens today at 7 p.m. at Durango ...

Colorado Briefs

Cripple Creek casinos OK’d for 24/7 alcohol CRIPPLE CREEK – Seven of the nine casinos in Cripple Creek have been approved to serve alcohol round-the-clock. The Gazette ...

Local Briefs

Public can comment on county budget La Plata County staff will hold a public meeting on La Plata County’s 2016 budget at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the boardroom at the County Administra...