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Protests turn violent in Iraq

Government imposes curfew after violence in capital

Nation Briefs

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has vetoed legislation that would make it a felony for doctors to perform…

Injured kayaker rescued at Vallecito Creek

“He’s part of an elite group of kayakers,” said Chief Bruce Evans of Upper Pine Fire Protection District, which collaborated…

Home sales remain steady

Sales of existing homes rose 1.7 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.45 million, the National…

Five taken to hospital after rush-hour crash

Traffic snarled on U.S. 160 through Grandview

Photo: Red shirt-clad crowd shows support for veterans

Armed man shot, arrested at White House checkpoint

Police found ammunition inside this Toyota sedan parked on Constitution Avenue after a Secret Service agent shot a man with…

Owner of Ska Brewing featured in food documentary

Dave Thibodeau, co-founder of Ska Brewing Co., is the subject of a short film made by Morningstar Farms, maker of…

New Mexico attorney general dissatisfied with mine spill response

Attorney general says state’s requests disregarded

Massive frozen-food recall covers hundreds of items

A CRF Frozen Foods plant in Pasco, Wash., has been shut down after it was linked to a listeria outbreak…

Clues sought in EgyptAir crash

Bodies, debris found in Mediterranean

Local Briefs

“Canning Basics for Safe Preserving” workshop will be taught from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May…

Photo: Planting an education at Fort Lewis College

The Blotter

Wednesday 7:04 a.m. Someone reported that the driver of a green minivan was on drugs and children were in the…

Friday Durango Dayplanner

Durango Elks Lodge community group photo to celebrate National Red Shirt Day, 11:30 a.m., Ninth Street and Main Avenue under…

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Fresh from the presses of the Herald Publishing company, the Durango high school annual – The Toltec…

Old Fort campus may soon be under FLC control

In June, the school’s Board of Trustees will consider an agreement with the state for the college to assume day-to-day…

Oil, gas leases sell for $5.2 million in HD Mountains

than 6,000 acres leased in BLM’s sale

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton faces challenges from both parties

Democrat Gail Schwartz hopes to shake things up

Interior Department not forthcoming with data, critics say

Transparency failures include Gold King Mine spill

Increased production at King II coal mine prompts complaint

WildEarth Guardians says federal agency not following own policies

Sports Authority expected to close at Durango Mall

Liquidators purchase inventory

More police patrols prescribed for Allison, Arboles, Tiffany areas

Residents voice crime concerns with law enforcement

Colorado verdict likely deters strict security at movies

decides Cinemark not liable in attack at Aurora theater