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OKLAHOMA CITY – Federal regulators have shut down 17 wastewater disposal wells in the Osage Nation of northeastern Oklahoma following…

September 6, 2016

Regional News

Colorado Briefs

GRAND JUNCTION, – The Bureau of Land Management is considering leasing nearly 28,000 acres of land for oil and gas…

September 6, 2016

Education

Education Briefs

Animas High School will host a parent orientation for all families from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Enrollment for ninth…

September 6, 2016

Local News

Durango Double seeks volunteers

The Durango Double is seeking volunteers to help with the two half-marathons and a 5K this year.JERRY McBRIDE/Herald file More…

September 6, 2016

Local News

La Plata County Democrats to hold picnic

The event offers a chance to meet local Democratic candidates, a pie auction, and a menu featuring Sunnyside ribs, beer,…

September 6, 2016

Local News

Durango Nature Studies to hold naturalist/educator training

Participants can become fully qualified volunteer naturalists who will lead science-based hikes for second, third, fifth, and seventh grades. Although…

September 6, 2016

Nation & World

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Armed officers now in place at jail FRESNO, Calif. – An armed deputy and an armed correctional officer have been…

September 5, 2016

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Nation & World Briefs

Jail reviews security after officers shot FRESNO, Calif. – A central California jail was examining security measures after an ex-convict…

September 4, 2016

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Nation & World Briefs

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – New Jersey police said a suspect was fatally shot in an exchange of gunfire outside an…

September 3, 2016

Southwest Life

Good Earth Briefs

Trails 2000 will host the grand opening of the Log Chutes trail network at 11 a.m. Sept. 11. The public…

August 31, 2016

Southwest Life

Health Briefs

Hospice of Mercy will offer a weekly grief support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 12. Participants…

August 31, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Rousseffdu1-i-syn AUGUSTA, Maine – Republican Gov. Paul LePage said Wednesday he intends to seek “spiritual guidance” in hopes of quieting…

August 31, 2016

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Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – The top commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East sharply criticized Iran on Tuesday for recent high-speed…

August 30, 2016

Business

Business Briefs

Southwest Midwives would like to welcome Rebecca Dworkin to the practice. Dworkin earned her first bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College,…

August 30, 2016

Nation & World

Obama administration proposes health fixes WASHINGTON– In one of its last chances to tinker with President Obama’s signature health care…

August 29, 2016

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Nation & World Briefs

Widow of slain refuge occupier plans to sue PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon police and two FBI agents could face a…

August 28, 2016

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World Briefs

PARIS – France’s top administrative court overturned a ban on burkinis in a Mediterranean town, in a decision Friday that…

August 26, 2016

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Nation & World Briefs

LAS VEGAS – Two defendants became the first to plead guilty Thursday to federal charges in an armed confrontation with…

August 25, 2016

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Nation & World Briefs

SAN FRANCISCO – An underwater expedition along the California coast has revealed for the first time a sunken World War…

August 24, 2016

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Nation & World Briefs

HONOLULU – Federal regulators are proposing to ban swimming with dolphins in Hawaii, a move that could imperil one of…

August 23, 2016

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Nation & World Briefs

Russia stops using base for air strikes TEHRAN, Iran – Russia has stopped using an Iranian air base for launching…

August 22, 2016

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Nation & World Briefs

NEW YORK – Hillary Clinton’s family foundation will no longer accept foreign and corporate donations if she is elected president,…

August 18, 2016

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Nation & World Briefs

A wildfire burning in Southern California forced thousands of people to flee as the blaze raced up and down canyons…

August 17, 2016

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Nation & World Briefs

LOS ANGELES – The deal is done, and the Playboy Mansion has a new owner. Daren Metropoulos, who lives next…

August 16, 2016