News

Local Briefs

Continuing its Free Information Series designed to help co-op members understand the new lighting technology and save energy, La Plata…

February 16, 2016

Local News

The Blotter

Tuesday 9:31 a.m. A man was almost hit by a trash truck while he was in a crosswalk at East…

February 16, 2016

Local News

And The West is History

75 years ago: “A big, powerful Adams State team, employing a smooth passing attack combined with deadly short shooting under…

February 16, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis College’s new hall to mix high-tech labs and beauty

Everything a budding scientist could want

February 16, 2016

Local News

Crowd clearly split at BLM hearing on methane emissions

workers worry about economic hit; environmentalists point to cleaner air

February 16, 2016

Business

Business Briefs

The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and First Southwest Bank are sponsoring a half-day workshop “Starting Your Business” from…

February 16, 2016

Business

Oil retreats as output freeze seen leaving glut

Russia’s energy minister, Alexander Novak, said, Tuesday his nation has agreed with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Venezuela to freeze oil…

February 16, 2016

Nation & World

Court candidates face grueling grilling

House will ensure nominee has no secrets

February 16, 2016

Nation & World

Analysis: Cruz tax plan would benefit rich, explode deficit

Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz’s proposed tax reform plan would increase the federal deficit by several trillion dollars, according…

February 16, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – President Barack Obama and the leaders of Southeast Asia called Tuesday for peaceful resolution of the…

February 16, 2016

Local News

The Blotter

Monday 9:52 a.m. Someone was in front of the police station, 990 East Second Ave., requesting help with handcuffs. 3:15…

February 16, 2016

Local News

La Plata County, Durango officials mull tax question for airport

Another meeting set next month

February 16, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 1408 will host a Lenten Fish Fry in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall from…

February 16, 2016

Local News

Wednesday Durango Dayplanner

Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8…

February 16, 2016

Local News

HUD announces $2.6 million in grants for Ute tribes

will benefit low-income families

February 16, 2016

Education

Noise distracts kids from learning

A toddler participates in a speech perception experiment in a laboratory at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill,…

February 16, 2016

Education

Open-source textbooks could be game changers College students may reduce costs considerably

The standard textbook for Edward Neth’s class at the University of Connecticut has a list price of $303. An open-source…

February 16, 2016

Education

Education Briefs

At Mountain Middle School, enrollment for next year’s sixth, seventh and eighth grades is open through Feb. 29. The lottery…

February 16, 2016

Nation & World

CJ the German shorthaired pointer wins Westminster dog show

CJ, a German shorthaired pointer, won best in show at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night at…

February 16, 2016

Business

Region 9 boosting business

Economic development district granted $580,000 for business loans

February 16, 2016

Local News

La Plata County supports mining reclamation law

Bennet-sponsored bill to update Mining Act of 1872

February 16, 2016

Business

GoSnow mobile app connects strangers, friends on slopes

Snowboarding at Aspen inspires development

February 16, 2016

Nation & World

U.S., Cuba sign deal on commercial flights

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, left, and Cuban Minister of Transportation Adel Yzquierdo Rodriguez sign an airline transportation agreement as…

February 16, 2016

Nation & World

Judiciary chairman open to hearing for Supreme Court pick

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s courtroom chair is draped in black to mark his death. The practice is part of…

February 16, 2016