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U.S. home construction down slightly in May

More builders are focusing on single-family home construction although home construction slipped slight in May, according to the Commerce Department.Matt…

Woman says nightclub shooter stalked her

A note is taped to the front door of Seddique Mir Mateen’s home in Port St. Lucie, Fla., saying the…

Unemployment rates are far below U.S. level in 16 states

Job recruiters work their booths at a job fair in Pittsburgh. The Labor Department reported Friday that unemployment rates are…

Long-term campers in San Juan Mountains spur campground closures

Transient campsites a growing problem in San Juan National Forest

The Blotter

WednesdayFirefighters and medics responded to 12 calls, including a fire alarm in the at DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio,…

Puppy ‘rescuer’ said things ‘turned bad’ despite good intentions

says dog in vehicle just 6 minutes before calls to authorities

Colorado U.S. Senate primary: Keyser holds fast amid controversies

Candidate says ‘I’m the one’ to beat Bennet

British Labour lawmaker dies after shooting attack

may have been connected to upcoming EU vote

In Orlando, Obama calls for healing

President meets with families of shooting victims

Daily Planner

Open mic, 7-11 p.m., Steaming Bean, downstairs Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, theirishembassypub.com. Karaoke, 8 p.m., 8th Avenue…

Local briefs

Geologist Christian J. Heine will speak to the The event will occur during the Rotary Club’s dinner meeting at the…

Suspected fugitive from Iowa kills himself during standoff outside Cortez

confronted at home on Colorado 145

BLM expected to move ahead with redistricting

Juan County officials object to proposed change

Photo: Down with old, up with the new

Dems get gun control votes after filibuster

U.S. Senate candidates won’t talk restrictions; Bennet implores action

Lawyers state cases in sex assault, homicide retrial in Nicole Redhorse case

Nakai granted new trial after prior conviction

Truck loses brakes, hits five cars on U.S. Highway 160

Five-vehicle pileup with minor injuries now cleared

No-burn order issued in Durango as hot, dry weather continues

flag warning extends through much of western Colorado

Sheriff: Charges unlikely after 2-year-old killed by gator

Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings says the parents of a toddler who was killed by an alligator while the child…

CIA chief: ISIS working to send operatives to the West

CIA Director John Brennan told members of Congress on Thursday that Islamic State is working on building an apparatus to…

Photos: Thirsty moose

Political candidates

Colorado U.S. Senate Primary Robert Blaha Ryan Frazier Darryl Glenn Jack Graham Jon Keyser Republican race in the 3rd Congressional…

Silverpeak Equestrian Team thrives in the Wild West

tales vary from the speedy to the obstinate

New Mexico again criticizes EPA over handling of mine spill

New Mexico Environment Secretary Ryan Flynn said the EPA misrepresented test samples taken after the spill to make water quality…