Briefs

Durango library offers color eReaders Nook Color eReaders are now available for checkout at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. The color Nooks will be loaded with books for young...

Proposals to benefit forest being accepted Proposals are being accepted for natural-resource projects that benefit lands and resources of the San Juan National Forest and the rural economies of...

Calif. budget deal leaves taxes, reforms to voters SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Gov. Jerry Brown and the Democrats who dominate the California Legislature on Wednesday celebrated the rare enactment of...

Clashes reveal volatility in Egypt 5 months later CAIRO (AP) – Two days of street battles between security forces and protesters in Cairo show just how volatile Egypt remains nearly five months...

Durango announces Fourth of July events The city of Durango will hold these events during its “Salute to America” event on Monday:b The Freedom 5k Run/Walk will be held at 9 a.m. in Rotary Park. b...

Ignacio to hold athletic physicals The Ignacio School District will hold athletic physicals from 8 to 11 a.m. July 29 at Ignacio Junior High School, 85 County Road 320.The physicals will be for...

Yemeni warplanes bomb anti-government tribal area SANAA, Yemen (AP) – Yemeni government warplanes and artillery pounded several villages of anti-government tribes north of the capital Tuesday,...

6 station astronauts take shelter from space junk CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – The six space station astronauts took shelter in lifeboats Tuesday when a piece of orbiting junk came dangerously...

Federal judge blocks parts of Georgia immigration law ATLANTA (AP) – A federal judge Monday blocked parts of Georgia’s law cracking down on illegal immigration from taking effect until a legal...

Arts Center to host reception Thursday The Durango Arts Center will host an artists’ reception for Girls Opportunities through Art and Leadership, class of 2011, from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday. The work...

Durango announces holiday closures These city of Durango administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday Monday:b Greenmount Cemetery offices will be closed...