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Veteran ‘60 Minutes’ newsman Morley Safer dies at 84

CBS “60 Minutes” correspondent Morley Safer died Thursday at the age of 84. Safer joined “60 Minutes” in 1970 and…

May 19, 2016

House would ban Confederate flags on VA cemetery flagpoles

Confederate flags fly near a monument at Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston., S.C., on Tuesday.Bruce Smith/Associated Press The 265-159 vote would…

May 19, 2016

Nation & World

Terrorism suspected in crash of Egyptian plane

Sixty-six on board jetliner that took off from Paris

May 19, 2016

Local News

Parents want more information on School District 9-R standards

Timing, math, languages questioned

May 18, 2016

Local News

Researchers create a virtual version of Chimney Rock in S.W. Colorado

Laser-based technology uncovers new archaeological details

May 18, 2016

Nation & World

TSA sending help to Chicago for O’Hare’s security

A long line of travelers wait for the TSA security check point at O’Hare International airport on Monday in Chicago.…

May 18, 2016

Nation & World

Democratic unity looking less possible

Sanders’ backers accusing party of fraud in primary contests

May 18, 2016

Local News

Officials: New Mexico slighted in mine spill aftermath

‘We’re not treated like stakeholders down here’

May 18, 2016

Regional News

Jurors begin deliberations in Aurora theater civil trial

Holmes Attorneys made their final appeals to the six jurors, who are being asked to determine whether, in an age…

May 18, 2016

Local News

La Plata County officials tour King II coal mine site ahead of permit vote

Commissioners will vote May 31 on Class II permit for King II

May 18, 2016

Nation & World

Nigerian girl kidnapped 2 years ago is found alive

Soldiers stand guard in front of the government secondary school in Chibok. Nigeria, after Boko Haram extremists abducted more than…

May 18, 2016

Nation & World

Trump unveils list of possible high court picks

Justice Eid of Colorado to be vetted

May 18, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

COLUMBUS, Ohio – More than 4 million U.S. workers will become newly eligible for overtime pay under rules issued Wednesday…

May 18, 2016

Regional News

Colorado’s Allison Eid on Donald Trump’s Supreme Court list

Allison Eid is sworn in as chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court in Denver. Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald…

May 18, 2016

Regional News

New Mexico health insurers propose rate hikes for 2017

The Presbyterian Healthcare Services’ administrative center is seen in Albuquerque. Presbyterian Health Plan Inc. is among the insurers nationwide proposing…

May 18, 2016

Regional News

Jon Keyser petitions highlight Colorado Senate debate

Here’s a look at key moments in the debate, which was hosted by The Denver Post: Keyser won’t quit The…

May 18, 2016

Local News

Sen. Cory Gardner’s bill would force EPA to repay all Gold King spill costs

The bill, titled the “Gold King Accountability and Compensation for Taxpayers” is co-sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. The legislation…

May 18, 2016

Local News

The Blotter

Wednesday 6:25 a.m. A fox had a broken leg in the 1200 block of Roosa Avenue. Tuesday 10:14 a.m. Someone…

May 18, 2016

Local News

Two teens remain hospitalized after Sunday rollover near Gem Village

A 17-year-old boy, who was thrown from the vehicle, remained on a ventilator as of Tuesday afternoon, said Capt. Adrian…

May 18, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

The Ignacio Community Library will be hosting a rocket science event at 3 p.m. Monday at the library, 470 Goddard…

May 18, 2016

Local News

Thursday Durango Dayplanner

Tim Sullivan, 5:30-10 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. Jack Ellis, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.,…

May 18, 2016

Local News

Photo: Cut shot

Bud Andersen, assistant golf professional at Hillcrest Golf Club, wears a slicker Wednesday while mowing slick grass during a rain…

May 18, 2016

Local News

Body found in Farmington identified as missing Durango woman

Toxicology reports could determine cause of death

May 18, 2016

Nation & World

House to debate scaled-back Zika bill despite veto threat

An examination dish containing dead mosquitoes sits under a microscope on Tuesday in Brownsville, Texas.Jason Hoekema/The Brownsville Herald The $622…

May 18, 2016