Briefs

Artists to speak at Ignacio gallery Dancing Spirit Coop Gallery in Ignacio will host “Venus & Mars,” a presentation by professional artists Kasey Correia and Howard Searle, from 6 to 9 p.m. today....

Blood drive to be held at Nature’s Oasis Nature’s Oasis will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 300 South Camino del Rio. The United Blood Services is especially in need of O...

Alleged boy assassin charged with 4 killings CUERNAVACA, Mexico (AP) – Mexican prosecutors have filed homicide charges against a 14-year-old U.S. citizen who allegedly acted as an assassin for a...

Obama promotes plan for universal wireless MARQUETTE, Mich. (AP) – President Barack Obama promoted plans Thursday to bring high-speed wireless to nearly all American households, pushing his...

Pagosa Medical Center to hold fundraiser The Heart Beat Ball, a fundraiser for the Pagosa Medical Center (Pagosa Mountain Hospital), will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Pagosa Lodge,...

Gay marriage resurfaces in states around U.S. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Lawmakers in Rhode Island and Maryland are taking up bills to legalize gay marriage, advocates in New York are making a renewed...

9-R school board to meet Feb. 22 The Durango School District 9-R Board will meet at 5 p.m. Feb. 22 in the board room of the administration building, 201 E. 12th St. All are welcome.Freedom Writer...

Museum to hold school fun day Animas Museum will hold its “School Days Fun Day” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 31st Street and West Second Avenue. Families can explore the 1908...

Arson not suspected in Rio Carnival fire RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Threads of smoke rose from the charred warehouses of three major samba groups Tuesday as workers salvaged what they could of floats...

No electronic flaws in recalled Toyotas WASHINGTON (AP) – Electronic flaws weren’t to blame for the reports of sudden, unintended acceleration that led to the recall of thousands of Toyota...