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Navy SEAL receiving Medal of Honor at White House ceremony

Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward Byers Jr., is the first living, active-duty member of the Navy to receive the…

February 29, 2016

Nation & World

Slain Virginia officer lauded for bravery, intelligence

But one woman had already been slain inside the northern Virginia home of a Pentagon worker, and Officer Guindon would…

February 28, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

DAYTON, Ohio – An Ohio pastor with deep roots in the Dayton community was shot and killed at the pulpit…

February 28, 2016

Local News

New Denver flight comes to Cortez

shortage led to new low for passenger counts

February 28, 2016

Regional News

Hicknelooper set to OK Superfund cleanup of old mines

Silverton-area site would focus on 48 mining sites

February 28, 2016

Nation & World

Syria’s ‘capital of the revolution’ now ghost town

“There is no danger here, because there isn’t anybody,” a soldier said as gunfire rang out in the distance. “No…

February 28, 2016

Nation & World

As protests swirl, Oscars have feel of high-stakes showdown

A member of the crew paints a background of the red carpet during setup for the 88th Academy Awards in…

February 28, 2016

Local News

Cortez Cultural Center shifts focus

Montezuma County's pioneers take spotlight

February 28, 2016

Nation & World

In Death Valley: The ‘super bloom’

‘Super bloom’ in Death ValleyRare occurrence results in barren landscape becoming ‘a valley of life’

February 28, 2016

Local News

‘What did the mean elk say to you?’

Reader Stephanie Harris sent in this photo of two deer grooming one another in the backyard of her Durango home.Courtesy…

February 28, 2016

Local News

Colorado GOP caucuses may be time to vent frustration

Absence of preference poll weakens precinct caucuses’ impact this year

February 28, 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.,…

February 28, 2016

Nation & World

In an upset, ‘Spotlight’ wins best picture at Oscars

Tom McCarthy’s film about the Boston Globe’s investigative reporting on sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests won over the favored…

February 27, 2016

Local News

Leap Year: One giant leap for mankind

facts and quirks of the occasional day

February 27, 2016

Science

Studies support fears about sea levels

rising at fastest pace in centuries

February 27, 2016

Science

Horniest dinosaurs may have been the sexiest, too

A restoration shows adult Protoceratops andrewsi engaging in display postures. Non-mature animals can be seen in the background.Rebecca Gelernter/QMUL The…

February 27, 2016

Business

Black is coming back in America’s kitchens

A transitional kitchen island or cart in black is a smart way to introduce the color without committing to more…

February 27, 2016

Business

The not-so-golden U.S. housing market

demand and prices are crimping sales

February 27, 2016

Nation & World

Oscars 2016

actors will win, who should win and who should have been nominated for coveted award

February 27, 2016

Nation & World

Analysis Super Tuesday begins election’s March madness Hundreds of delegates on the line in two days

The four early primary states have done what they always do – weed out weaker candidates and shape the field…

February 27, 2016

Nation & World

America’s intriguing spacecraft

Company scores big NASA contract

February 27, 2016

Local News

Thefts increase at Western gas, oil fields

times, laid-off workers are the culprits

February 27, 2016

Nation & World

‘Stepping stone’ to Mars

Kelly wraps up year in space

February 27, 2016

Nation & World

Clinton cruises to big win over Sanders in South Carolina

Sanders already focused on Super Tuesday

February 27, 2016