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The blotter

WEDNESDAY 2:05 a.m. Two men were throwing things at vehicles in the parking lot in the 3100 block of E.…

‘Massive’ tree die-off a threat in Southwest

study shows climate change could devastate piñons, junipers

Earth Briefs

San Juan Mountains Association is seeking membership approval of these candidates to serve as directors on the association’s board in…

Fracking foes unveil 11 proposed ballot initiatives

included among items in election package

Tornado touches down in Mississippi as storm hits South

Construction workers John Croft, from left, Michael Edwards and Lee Croft, repair damage to the roof of a chicken house…

Nation & World Briefs

IOWA CITY, Iowa – A prominent lottery official who has run the Powerball game since its inception was quietly removed…

UK to investigate report U.S. denied Muslim family entry

Cameron The issue is sensitive because U.S. Republican presidential contender Donald Trump has called for a temporary ban on Muslims…

Airlines hope to weather holiday storm

Companies add flights, but rain and snow could delay travelers

Durangoans changing lives in Nepal

Foundation establishes day care, regional market

U.S. new-home sales rose in November after weak October

The Commerce Department said Wednesday that new-home sales rose 4.3 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of…

La Plata County churches to offer Christmas Eve services

Services marked with an asterisk indicate that child care will be provided. Durango All Saints Anglican Church, Fort Lewis College…

Farmington driver arrested in Bondad fatal crash

Further investigation revealed new information

Roads, passes reopen during break in storms, snow to pick up Thursday evening

temperatures, more snow means icy roads will linger through the holiday

Longtime leader of state Department of Natural Resources ends reign

King: Dispute with EPA on mine spill not related to departure

Local Briefs

The Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., will offer: Line dancing is available in eight-week sessions. The cost is…

Dayplanner Thursday

Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Line dancing, 1:30-4 p.m., Durango/La Plata Senior…

Minneapolis protesters disrupt mall, airport

Airport officials said access to one of two terminals was blocked, which also caused backups on nearby roads. Some protesters…

U.S. consumer spending and incomes up in November

U.S. consumer spending rebounded in November after a weak showing in October, while a key inflation gauge posted the fastest…

Video: Watch a time lapse of this week’s snowstorm blanketing Buckley Park

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Business Briefs

Mexican Tile Designs, owned by Andy Kayner and Jenny Wrenn, offering Mexican and Spanish tile, Mexican sinks, tile murals and…

Local Briefs

The Ignacio Community Library recently received a grant from the Ballantine Foundation to support the Voices of Ignacio Oral History…

Support for legal abortion at highest level in 2 years

A new poll shows that Republicans are still deeply divided on abortion with 70 percent of conservative Republicans wanting it…

Nation & World Briefs

Mourners set up a makeshift memorial to the victims of a woman who allegedly plowed her car into crowds of…