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Casting shadows

Shadows may be short-lived as a change in the regional weather heads toward Durango this weekend. Before the storm, a…

Miss Hozhoni Pageant a test of cultural lessons

Traditional skills, knowledge demonstrated

U.S. ramps up military in Philippines, starts joint patrols in South China Sea

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, with his Philippine counterpart, Voltaire Gazmin, said Thursday while visiting the Philippines that the…

Strong quake kills 9, injures more than 760 in Japan

6.5-magnitude quake toppled dozens of homes

U.S. senators hear pros, cons of BLM methane rule

Leiter The rule, called “Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resources Conservation,” was published in the Federal Register in…

Pilot suffers medical emergency on runway

injuries, veered off runway

Democrats hope to unseat Colorado Rep. Scott Tipton

Contenders compete Friday to qualify for June primary ballot

Moisture-packed storm could dump feet of snow on Colorado

Mountains may see 2-3 feet of snow

The Blotter

Thursday 2:38 a.m. Several dogs were going in and out of a house and barking in the 2000 block of…

Three sculptures chosen for public art displays

could be installed in May or June

Bill to allow quick response to mine spills passes Colorado House

would be available in emergencies

Photos of the week

Manson family member approved for parole after 4 decades

Leslie Van Houten’s attorney argued before Thursday’s parole hearing that the Manson family member no longer poses a danger to…

La Plata County planners give green light to King II permit

Recommendation goes to commissioners for final approval

Local Briefs

The Internal Revenue Service is issuing a warning that scammers may try using the April 18 tax deadline to prey…

Friday Durango Dayplanner

Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 U.S. Highway 160 West,…

Twin Buttes to prepare for Animas High School’s future home

Development signed loan with Alpine Bank

Dolores County receives $2M for Public Service Center

The new center will house the Dove Creek road and bridge department, the GIS department, the emergency services department, and…

EPA subpoenaed over Gold King Mine spill

committee backs off requiring only administrator to attend

Bayfield octogenarians lose thousands in roofing scam

now has to deal with water leaking into walls, ceilings

Local Briefs

An open house meet-and-greet for Jacqueline de Jonge will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Durango Quilt Company,…

Thursday Durango Dayplanner

“Advance Directives and Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment” presentation, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., conference room C, Garden level, Mercy Regional…

Purgatory plans move to north Main Avenue

of Adjustment approves parking variance

Earth Briefs

The Colorado Independent Cattle Growers Association Board of Directors is accepting applications for a summer intern. The internship will last…