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Suspect Colorado voters mostly Democrats

Secretary of state referring 88 of 155 to prosecutors

July 5, 2013

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The pursuit of happiness

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator…

July 4, 2013

Local News

Colorado licenses get a gold star

Tamper-proof ID assures license holder vetted, meets federal approval

July 4, 2013

Local News

Papoose Fire leaves Durango in haze

Fork Complex at 106,637 acres

July 4, 2013

Local News

4th fêted with fortitude

Fires, haze and memories of bombs mark festivities

July 3, 2013

Local News

With avatar, Colo. woman whole again

Virtual-world therapy ends physical limitations for disabled users

July 3, 2013

Regional News

Burns, breathing issues killed firefighters

of autopsies, done Tuesday, won’t be released for another three months

July 3, 2013

Local News

Campaign starts for Dylan’s Mountain

Reaction differs on Middle Mountain name change

July 3, 2013

Local News

Drop-off sites will be for glass only

other items must be taken to Recycling Center

July 2, 2013

Local News

Being an American means …

prevails, even during politically divisive times

July 2, 2013

Regional News

Investigators to probe Ariz. site where Prescott firefighters died

The firefighters and law-enforcement officers gathered along a highway to honor the Prescott-based unit deployed last weekend. The vehicles were…

July 2, 2013

Local News

West Fork fires grow; Papoose may intensify

fallout reported in Pagosa Springs

July 2, 2013

Local News

How are our congressmen spending the Fourth of July?

Instead, Congressman Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, will be eating pancakes and driving throughout the 3rd Congressional District visiting constituents. “It’s a…

July 2, 2013

Local News

Durango’s fireworks ready for liftoff

around launch will be wet down with foam before show

July 2, 2013

Local News

Thief pilfers shop owner’s stars, stripes

Lyn D’Andrea holds a replacement flag outside Hair After Salon on Main Avenue. D’Andrea suspects someone stole her original American…

July 2, 2013

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La Plata County permits third pot grower

Facility also eyes entry into recreational marijuana

July 1, 2013

Local News

Containment of blazes up to 7 percent, smoke down

“There was low activity,” said Laura McConnell, a spokeswoman for the Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team. “The fires…

July 1, 2013

Local News

City wants you to cut water use

Officials ask for voluntary 10 percent reduction

July 1, 2013

Local News

Mercury lays off 25 employees

says positions are redundant

July 1, 2013

Local News

An angel for trekkers

woman opens her Cascade Village home to hikers walking the Continental Divide Trail

July 1, 2013

Local News

Stricter fire rules go into effect today

Despite rains, ‘risk is still high’

June 30, 2013

Local News

Garden grows in former NIMBY battle zone

Neighbors voice little objection to Ohana Kuleana

June 30, 2013

Local News

Durango land-use code delayed again

Consultant’s resignation trips up schedule

June 30, 2013

Local News

Doubling student loan rates hits home

The rates increased from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent for those renewing or taking out subsidized Stafford loans past July…

June 30, 2013