News

This new Antarctica study is bad news for climate change doubters

The Austrailian fishing vessel the Antarctic Chieftain is seen from the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star as the cutter begins…

Black bear keeps A Shared Blanket’s missing sheep’s spot warm

of Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad loans stuffed bear

The Blotter

Friday 8:21 a.m. Someone reported a man sleeping in a corner between Kroegers and City Market. 9:42 a.m. Someone was…

Montezuma County seeks sales tax for high-speed internet

Proposed broadband project may cost $39 million

Education Briefs

Eight students from Fort Lewis College were named Collegiate Academic All-Stars by USA Cycling. The students are: Sofia Gomez Villafane,…

University of New Mexico to offer online Chicano studies program

programs expand around U.S.

Quiet Power: New book can help introverted students thrive at school

Susan Cain’s new book, Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts, offers guidance to introverted students and their parents and…

Local Briefs

A Medicare Supplement Seminar will be provided by Janice Moore from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday in Room No. 3…

Underage drinking party in Silverton leads to overdose, citations

Juan County sheriff blasts Durango parents for allowing kids to be unsupervised

Prosecutors to retry man in 2007 sexual assault

trial for Harold Nakai, convicted in death of his girlfriend

Ryan suggests House won’t vote on Dems’ gun-curb proposals

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday he doubts the House will vote on proposed Democratic gun curbs.Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press file…

No charges recommended in Clinton email probe, FBI says

The FBI Tuesday announced it was recommending no charges be filed against Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton for using a…

Long July Fourth weekend keeps law enforcement busy

flown to Mercy; driver accused of DUI

Photos of the week

Fawn euthanized after resident brings it to animal shelter

interactions can be ‘death sentence’ for wild animals

Durango firefighters are behind July Fourth’s oohs and aahs

642 firework shells will light up the night

Suicide bombers launch Saudi strikes

Islamic State suspected in latest attacks

Let fun and freedom ring

Pancake breakfasts and magic shows: July 4 in Durango has a family vibe

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump is blaming the press for the fuss over an anti-Hillary Clinton tweet that appeared to depict…

Woman identified in Cascade Creek accident

Two waterfall-jumpers cling to rocks on June 27 after becoming stranded in Cascade Creek north of Purgatory Resort. On Sunday,…

Permaculture event set in Mancos

event promotes sustainable living practices

Trump puts GOP-friendly Colorado, Southwest at risk

Inflammatory statements, slow start may push states’ electoral votes to Clinton

La Plata County Commissioners to vote on mill levy ballot item

Proposed tax increase to fund roads and bridges

Tuesday Durango Dayplanner

Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. DeColores Civitan club meeting,…