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Virginia Tech students held in death of ‘awesome little girl’

Nicole Madison Lovell, 13, was described as “an awesome little girl” who had a tough life – she survived a…

February 1, 2016

Nation & World

WHO declares global emergency over Zika virus spread

The UN agency took the rare step despite a lack of definitive evidence proving the mosquito-borne virus is causing a…

February 1, 2016

Nation & World

United Nations envoy declares ‘official beginning’ to Syria peace talks

Staffan de Mistura, the UN envoy, is now working to keep a wobbly process alive and compel world powers who…

February 1, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – The last thing Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian remembers before last May’s fatal crash in Philadelphia is pushing the…

February 1, 2016

Local News

2015 ends on a giving note with Colorado Gives Day

nonprofits raised $75K

February 1, 2016

Local News

Durango educators make plea for kindergarten funding

Full-day option helps close achievement gaps, teacher says

February 1, 2016

Regional News

Federal coal sales moratorium shakes Wyo. stronghold

The Belle Ayr Mine is near Gillette, a northeastern Wyoming coal town where the owner has filed for Chapter 11…

February 1, 2016

Local News

Colorado Legislature’s slow-moving traffic bill dies

panel kills measure that would require drivers to pull over

February 1, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

Gathering of Southern Colorado Beekeepers will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St. Among other…

February 1, 2016

Local News

Tuesday Durango DayPlanner

DeColores Civitan club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6 p.m., Strater…

February 1, 2016

Local News

Durango man proposes to girlfriend at Snowdown

engaged at Hill Stompers show

February 1, 2016

Nation & World

Democratic, GOP races tight as Iowa kicks off 2016 voting

Iowans were preparing to pick their nominees for the Republican and Democratic presidential races Monday. The parties hold their caucuses…

February 1, 2016

Nation & World

U.S. consumer spending flat, savings rate at 3-year high

A shopper strolls down the street in Carytown, near downtown Richmond, Va. Consumers remained cautious in December, putting more money…

February 1, 2016

Local News

A whole lot of slipping Monday night in Durango

According to a police scanner, crashes were being reported throughout the county after the slush earlier Monday froze in the…

February 1, 2016

Local News

Growing number of female hunters spurs legislation

senator says a fluorescent, feminine tint would be safe, fun

January 31, 2016

Regional News

In Utah: A ‘grand bargain’ on public land?

decades of stalemate, bill gets mixed reactions

January 31, 2016

Local News

Upper Pine aids with fire, fall prevention for seniors

home safety inspections offered

January 31, 2016

Local News

Snow may linger into Tuesday for Durango

‘heart of winter,’ lows Wednesday expected at minus 15

January 31, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

A Utilities Commission Meeting will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday. Durango Film to hold appreciation party The…

January 31, 2016

Local News

Winning caption: ‘I don’t think this is how a paddle boat is supposed to work’

Lesley Forrest sent in this photo of someone paddling up the Animas River with his bike in his boat.Courtesy of…

January 31, 2016

Local News

Snowdown says goodbye to Reagan-era Star Wars, hello to intergalactic travel

man gives thumbs up to Light Parade

January 31, 2016

Local News

Loki and Boots claim Snowdown’s top costumed pets

One brave soul recalled Snowdowns past, which included lasting memories of urinating in a church parking lot, spending $500 dollars…

January 31, 2016

Local News

Ignacio schools work to help special needs students

Individualized reading comprehension lessons offered; costs prove challenging

January 31, 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.…

January 31, 2016