News

U.S. homebuilder sentiment held steady in April

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Monday was unchanged at 58. It hasn’t budged in…

April 18, 2016

Nation & World

AP wins Pulitzer for stories on enslaved fishermen in Asia

The awards marked the centennial of the Pulitzers, American journalism’s highest honors. AP journalists Margie Mason, Robin McDowell, Martha Mendoza…

April 18, 2016

Local News

Girl killed in head-on crash on La Plata Highway

8-year-old dies, 2 airlifted to Albuquerque

April 18, 2016

Local News

Four LPEA candidates sound off on energy at forum

District 1 candidate and incumbent Mark Garcia, District 2 candidate Lori Schell and District 4 candidates John Beebe and incumbent…

April 18, 2016

Nation & World

Poll: Just 6 percent of people say they trust the media

White House press secretary Josh Earnest takes questions during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington. A new…

April 18, 2016

Nation & World

Justices hear dispute over Obama immigration actions

Supporters of fair immigration reform gather in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, where the justices are taking up…

April 18, 2016

Local News

Pastures of James Ranch to remain undeveloped ‘forever’

places final conservation easement on James Ranch

April 17, 2016

Nation & World

U.S. to join quake relief effort in Japan; 41 dead, 11 missing

Aso Bridge is seen collapsed by a powerful earthquake in Minamiaso village, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan, on Sunday. Two nights of…

April 17, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

DES MOINES, Iowa – Donald Trump is relentlessly attacking the rules that govern how Republicans choose their nominee come. But…

April 17, 2016

Nation & World

Earthquake kills 238 in Ecuador; emergency workers rush in

A woman cries as she stands next to house destroyed by the earthquake in the Pacific coastal town of Pedernales,…

April 17, 2016

Nation & World

Hosting Clinton fundraisers, Clooney decries political cash

Clooney hosted two weekend fundraisers in California on behalf of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Donations for attendees at an…

April 17, 2016

Local News

End of an era for Appaloosa Trading Co. owner

Durango store proprietor reflects on 40 years of business

April 17, 2016

Local News

Animas River cleanup hauls 1,286 pounds of trash off banks

Volunteers from FLC ‘give something back’

April 17, 2016

Local News

Woman arrested after sending car into Animas

Around 2 a.m., Durango police responded to a report of a Toyota pickup in the Animas River off U.S. Highway…

April 17, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis College junior Ferrari Arviso crowned 37th Miss Hozhoni

Ferrari Arviso, who was named the 37th Miss Hozhoni on Saturday, demonstrates traditional Navajo weaving during the pageant’s Traditional and…

April 17, 2016

Regional News

Study: Drought cracked Pueblos’ social fabric

harvests dwindled, Puebloans stopped believing leaders

April 17, 2016

Local News

Learn about online academy on Tuesday

Durango schools offers information session

April 17, 2016

Local News

Upper Pine remodels Vallecito fire station

Changes help deal with increased medical calls

April 17, 2016

Local News

Broncos to visit Durango

Players, cheerleaders, mascot coming to town

April 17, 2016

Local News

‘Bark softly and carry a big stick’

Jenny Nedergaard took this photo of her dog, Zoe, walking along the Florida River with a giant stick.Courtesy of Jenny…

April 17, 2016

Local News

Monday Durango Dayplanner

Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave.,…

April 17, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

The Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave. in Ignacio, will offer these programs: “Computer Basics: The Internet” will take place…

April 17, 2016

Business

Home buying little changed over the years

When my parents bought their first home in the 1970s, I know they saw a sign in the yard, called…

April 16, 2016

Business

What hotels can teach us about home design

Loews launched a campaign of short how-to videos called “Loews Knows” to share tips from the hotel’s expert staff on…

April 16, 2016