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Colorado state Rep. J. Paul Brown skeptical of human-made climate change

Encourages lawmakers to see new film ‘Climate Hustle’

May 4, 2016

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Environmental groups sue EPA over oil, gas waste rules

say agency hasn’t updated regulations since 1980s

May 4, 2016

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Local Briefs

Residents of Durango and La Plata County who have not filled out a bear survey they received earlier this year…

May 4, 2016

Local News

GOP lawmakers in Southwest Colorado split over Trump

Reps. Coram, Brown back billionaire; state Sen. Roberts yet to back presumptive nominee

May 4, 2016

Local News

Thursday Durango Dayplanner

National Day of Prayer, noon, Rotary Park. Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.…

May 4, 2016

Local News

Water district seeks permanent exchange for wetlands

JERRYMcBRIDE/Durango Herald file photos The district submitted an application to the state engineer requesting to release water from the Bobby…

May 4, 2016

Regional News

Tom Begaye, suspected in Navajo girl’s death, appears in court

Affidavit: Motive in kidnapping was sexual assault

May 4, 2016

Local News

Plane with possible landing gear issue lands safely

American Airlines flight 3140 en route to Dallas diverted to Durango

May 4, 2016

Nation & World

Kasich dropping out, AP sources say; Trump on clear GOP path

Sources are reporting that Ohio Gov. John Kasich will end his bid for the Republican presidential nomination Wednesday, leaving Donald…

May 4, 2016

Local News

Durango High School students shine in Nashville

Paxton Scott, a member of the Durango High School DECA Club, presents his report about increasing employee engagement to Kristin…

May 4, 2016

Nation & World

Obama to name Stonewall 1st national monument for gay rights

President Barack Obama is preparing to designate the Stonewall Inn in New York the first national monument dedicated to gay…

May 4, 2016

Nation & World

Path cleared for Trump

ends bid for party nomination

May 4, 2016

Local News

Hesperus man dies in overnight crash on Colorado Highway 140

Alcohol, excessive speed suspected in rollover

May 4, 2016

Local News

Teens need money skills before paychecks arrive

Financial literacy + summer part-time job = responsible teenagers

May 3, 2016

Nation & World

Dozens escaped from mental hospital since 2013

Officials at the Western State Hospital in Lakewood, Wash., say most of the patients at the mental hospital who have…

May 3, 2016

Nation & World

Johnson & Johnson loses 2nd talcum powder lawsuit

Experts believe Johnson’s Baby Power maker Johnson & Johnson will look to reach a settlement with a South Dakota overrian…

May 3, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

PHOENIX – The Navy SEAL killed in Iraq on Tuesday was identified as Charlie Keating IV, a former Phoenix high…

May 3, 2016

Nation & World

UN moves to protect hospitals

Resolution notes increase in attacks in warzones

May 3, 2016

Nation & World

Cruz gives up fight, suspends campaign

‘The voters chose another path,’ he says

May 3, 2016

Local News

EPA provides $600,000 for river warning system

and tribes collaborating on tests for metals

May 3, 2016

Regional News

Lawmakers reject labeling pot as organic

A state Senate panel on Tuesday rejected a proposal that would have created a procedure to certify marijuana as organic.Getty…

May 3, 2016

Business

Business Briefs

RE/MAX Pinnacle has announced that Durango business owner Katri Annast has joined its team as a broker associate. As a…

May 3, 2016

Local News

Ethics complaint dismissed against City Councilor Sweetie Marbury

Councilor suggested tweak of secondary housing standards in her son’s neighborhood

May 3, 2016

Local News

Governor signs $27 billion state budget

major cuts, though transportation and hospitals take hits

May 3, 2016