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New Islamic bloc to fight terrorism

Arabia announces military coalition

World Briefs

PARIS – A French judicial official and French police say a 29-year-old man has been arrested and is being held…

Threatening email closes L.A. schools

York City holds classes after deciding threat was hoax

Ryan unveils possible deal on federal budget

Ryan Ryan announced the deal in a closed-door late-night meeting with GOP lawmakers. He urged Republicans to support it even…

City of Durango buys new gymnastics facility

Building in Bodo Industrial Park to replace Mason Center

The Blotter

Tuesday 9:07 a.m. Someone reported finding a stolen item being sold on Craig’s List, according to a report at 575…

La Plata County revisits long-term water plans

Adopting construction standards pertaining to new and modified domestic water infrastructure, creating incentives to support building and maintaining water infrastructure,…

High school graduation rate ticks up to 82%

The Education Department said Tuesday that the rate for the 2013-14 school year – up from 81 percent the previous…

Cultural divide adds to disparity

Cortez, 40 percent of Native Americans in special education

Education Briefs

The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County will offer a local Expanding Quality in Infant/Toddler Care Training Program. This…

Local Briefs

A Democratic Debate Watch Party will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College…

Fort Lewis College receives $300K grant

Partnership with Telluride Foundation brings business know-how to students

Rube Goldberg machines teach lessons in physics

The students borrowed coffeemakers, toasters, waffle irons, pancake griddles and even cereal and milk to create their Rube Goldberg machines…

Homebuilder sentiment slips in December

U.S. homebuilders are feeling slightly less confident about their sales prospects in coming months, according to the National Association of…

Dayplanner Wednesday

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…

Snowball melee breaks out in Buckley Park in Durango

IRS scam makes rounds in La Plata County

Residents warned to keep personal information secret

Report: Taliban threat growing

General says violence on rise in Afghanistan

National security takes center stage

Trump, Bush argue about Muslim ban

Water conservation initiative launched Tuesday targets West

Federal program seeks to engage private sector in spurring investment in the West

Snow totals reach 7 inches in Durango, 12 inches in San Juan Mountains

to clear out snow Wednesday night

Mercy Regional Medical Center’s new hospice in Durango to provide patients a place to die

Facility will fill gap in end-of-life services in the area

Support rises for ground troops to fight Islamic State

President Barack Obama, accompanied by, from left, Vice President Joe Biden, Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Commander of U.S. Central…

Montezuma County faces health challenges, professionals report

Poverty, education are main driving factors