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Demonstrators outside the Triple S. convenience store in Baton Rouge, La., were encouraging passing motorists to honk to protest the…

Cigarette tax increase proposed for ballot

raise the tax per pack from 84 cents to $2.59

State Patrol says bicyclist pulled in front of SUV

Hannum moved to new hospital

Photo: Swooping down for a view

The Blotter

Wednesday 3:15 a.m. A man with a flashlight was looking under vehicles in the east 500 block of First Street.…

Thursday Durango Dayplanner

Disabled American Veterans, Silver San Juan local Chapter 48, meeting, 1 p.m., veterans meeting room, Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424…

Local Briefs

The 25th annual The festival will feature fine art, crafts, wood and rock art, jewelry, Native American crafts, candles, handbags,…

Voters may be polled again on tax for Durango-La Plata County Airport expansion

estimates survey could cost about $20,000

Los Pinos fire department to get new chief

Aurnhammer to be promoted

GOP to investigate FBI decision on Clinton emails

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Wednesday that FBI Director James Comey will appear before a House committee Thursday to explain…

Obama to slow pace of Afghanistan troop withdrawal

President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that the U.S. will leave 8,400 troops in Afghanistan when he completes his term, arguing…

Mancos Days to feature ‘Desperadoes and Fancy Ladies’

Three-day festival features music, food, family-friendly events

FBI decision won’t end Clinton questions

calls into question her judgment, management

Why Dump Trump effort faces likely defeat at GOP convention

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump signs autographs at a rally in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday.Gerry Broome/Associated Press They’re seeking new supporters,…

Nation & World Briefs

Then British Prime Minister Tony Blair visited British soldiers in Basra, Iraq, 13 years ago. A new report could shed…

Durangoans hungry for new restaurants

Chick-fil-A garners 21 percent of the vote

Vallecito gun store offers weapons, training

Vallecito gun shop owner takes pride in educating users on laws

BlackBerry to stop manufacturing Classic smartphone

Chief Executive Officer John Chen introduced the Classic after joining the company in 2013, bringing back the raised-button keyboard that…

Business Briefs

Summer is here, and the warm weather will bring salespeople to front doors offering home improvements, alarm systems and more.…

Mancos sky lights up for Independence Day

The lights started about 9 p.m. and lasted for about 45 minutes as the sun set and the sky cleared.…

Mancos gets a few good breaks, and help from friends

It started with misfortune, and turned into a winner. The Hospice of Montezuma County had a failing copying machine. The…

Software to be replaced at city water dock

caused temporary malfunction

Montezuma County native helped discover gravitational waves

had a part in discovery of gravitational waves

Wednesday Durango Dayplanner

Community Concerts in the Secret Garden featuring Badly Bent, proceeds benefit Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado, 5-7:30 p.m., The Rochester…