News

Islamic State group claims attack that killed 85-year-old French priest

French President Francois Hollande has called a meeting with leaders of all religions Wednesday, a day after two men invaded…

July 26, 2016

Nation & World

Obama expanding refugee program for Central Americans

The Obama administration announced it will expand efforts to help Central American families and children legally immigrate to the U.S.…

July 26, 2016

Business

U.S. new-home sales climbed in June to more than 8-year high

New home sales were up 3.5 percent in June, although the rising demand for new homes and tightening supply is…

July 26, 2016

Local News

With monsoon season’s return, mosquito populations on the rise

District says insect numbers are highest in five years

July 26, 2016

Local News

Southern Ute sales tax exemption may pinch Ignacio’s coffers

“It’s been a gradual thing. … Not everybody asks for it,” said Amos Lee, general manager of Farmers Fresh Market.…

July 25, 2016

Regional News

New Mexico governor seeks solution on budget crunch

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez has hinted at calling a special legislative session to deal with the state’s budget crisis.Kathy…

July 25, 2016

Education

Does reading fiction make you a better person?

Reading fiction can increase your empathy, help you understand others

July 25, 2016

Business

Has the housing market rebounded?

shows demand high, but renters paying more

July 25, 2016

Local News

Gov. Hickenlooper opposes transfer of public lands

Montezuma County more supportive

July 25, 2016

Local News

Coal Gulch Fire 90 percent contained

Firefighters kept fire from spreading

July 25, 2016

Local News

Sanders supporters’ protests overshadow Democratic National Convention

Gathering kicks off with unrest despite pleas for unity

July 25, 2016

Local News

Solar car to cruise Durango streets for a couple of weeks

drove about 216 miles between Texas and Minnesota

July 25, 2016

Nation & World

IS attacker: Germans “won’t be able to sleep peacefully”

Special police officers secure a street near the house where a Syrian man lived before the explosion in Ansbach, southern…

July 25, 2016

Nation & World

2 dead in shooting at Florida nightclub’s ‘teen’ party

People embrace after a fatal shooting at Club Blu in Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday.Kinfay Moroti/The News-Press via AP It…

July 25, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Now that eliminating sexual harassment is a top priority for the National Park Service, Director Jonathan Jarvis is laying out…

July 25, 2016

Nation & World

Destructive California wildfire drives thousands from homes

Nearly 3,000 firefighters were put on the lines after the fire ballooned to more than 51 square miles since Friday,…

July 25, 2016

Local News

Plane with nose-gear problems lands safely at Durango-La Plata County Airport

56 people on United Airlines flight from Denver

July 25, 2016

Local News

Signatures submitted to raise Colorado’s minimum wage

200,000 signatures delivered to raise pay to $12 by 2020

July 25, 2016

Local News

Wildlife officials to poison invasive fish in East Fork of Hermosa Creek

Removal of brook trout part of effort to restore native cutthroats

July 25, 2016

Local News

Durango woman rescued by helicopter from Engineer Mountain

Altitude sickness hit on hike with church friends

July 25, 2016

Nation & World

DNC emails hacked, attention turns to source of loss

Demonstrators make their way around downtown Philadelphia on Monday. Russian intelligence is suspected to be behind the hacking of 19,000…

July 24, 2016

Local News

Coal Gulch Fire 75 percent contained as of Sunday night

Showers, low wind offer favorable conditions to those battling the blaze

July 24, 2016

Business

Twin Buttes property sales begin Aug. 1

Development idled for years

July 23, 2016

Local News

DISH certification brings La Plata County closer to Denver TV

Petition to FCC is next step

July 23, 2016