News

U.S. new-home sales jump to highest level in more than 8 years

The Commerce Department said Tuesday that new home sales jumped 16.6 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted rate of…

Shooting victim lived simply, loved nature

Gordon called ‘ambassador of the natural world’

Education Briefs

Durango School District 9-R will have limited hours during the summer starting June 6. The administration building will be open…

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic a 45-year tradition

days of events will draw riders of all ages and abilities

Proposal stirs frisky debate

York considers outlawing declawing of cats

Slain WWII soldier finally back home

helps end decades-long quest

Teacher shortage crisis highlighted in Colorado

Growing gap raises concerns over recruitment efforts

County objects to BLM’s changes to planning process

Commissioners do not support shortened public comment period

Fifth-graders practice making big bucks

town provides opportunity to understand financial concepts

Ranching challenges emerge after 2012 drought

Genetics key to getting by for northeast Colorado ranch

Colorado coal industry collapse leaving mining towns unsure

Shiny black rocks fell past his helmet as he secured the tunnel, doing a job that is fast disappearing in…

Forensic expert suggests explosion downed EgyptAir jet

An Egyptian journalist lights candles during a candlelight vigil for the victims of EgyptAir Flight 804 in front of the…

Bill Cosby ordered to stand trial in decade-old sex case

Bill Cosby leaves the Montgomery County Courthouse after a preliminary hearing Tuesday in Norristown, Pa. Cosby was ordered to stand…

Grocery store alcohol battle turns to governor

Coalition asks Hickenlooper to sign compromise bill

Police respond to hoax at Vantiv

claimed a woman had a gun

Police say marijuana robbery led to killing of Fort Lewis College student

may have reached for flare gun

Photos of the week

Photo: A little heel-kickin’ music

Colorado native visiting all 59 national parks in 59 weeks

stresses exploration and conservation

Local Briefs

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, La Plata Quilters Guild will be displaying members’ quilts throughout Durango during June. Contact…

Wednesday Durango Dayplanner

Fashion Fusion deConstructed, 5:30 p.m., Ballroom, Student Union, Fort Lewis College, a benefit for Durango Arts Center, $17.50/$28, Durangoarts.org. Greg…

Rocks end flowers vs. weeds debate at busy intersection

beats weeds and wildflowers at U.S. 550/160 intersection

Trump to headline 1st fundraiser in Albuquerque

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is slated to headline his first official fundraiser in Albuquerque. It will require a $10,000…

Outdoor, conservation groups criticize Utah lands push

The billboards going up in Utah, Colorado, Arizona and Nevada on Monday feature images of mountain bikers and warn that…