News

Ukraine stops buying Russian gas, closes airspace

breaks the deal the two made two months ago

Protesters to target Chicago shopping area on Black Friday

Chicago police form a line to prevent protesters from entering an expressway on Tuesday in Chicago. White police officer Jason…

World Briefs

BERLIN – Germany has shared some 10,000 records on possible Greek tax cheats with Athens. Authorities say the records concern…

New Mexico Democratic leader unsure on GOP driver’s license fix

Egolf The Santa Fe Democrat said this week he’s awaiting details on a plan to grant driving privilege cards for…

Community in gratitude

of planning come to fruition when Durangoans and visitors share a Thanksgiving meal

Trot before tryptophan

Black Friday starting today

Several major department stores closed

Thanksgiving parade features balloons, bands, heavy security

Spectators noticed extra security at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Despite the stepped-up police presence,…

Thanksgiving morning damp

Chances of snow slight through the weekend

Number of hate crimes has dropped in U.S.

New FBI data shows there were 1,621 hate crimes directed against blacks in the U.S. in 2014, making blacks the…

Regional Briefs

BOULDER – Police in Boulder said a man arrested Tuesday for attempted murder in Baltimore was staying with University of…

Endangered bat, cactuses subjects of new federal lawsuit

In court papers filed last week in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque, New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association and the Texas…

Earth Briefs

A holiday open house will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Navajo State Park, located…

The Pacific Ocean is abnormally warm but don’t panic yet

On Jan. 27, 1983, the landmark Crystal Pier in the San Diego community of Pacific Beach collapsed under the force…

The Blotter

Wednesday 4:12 p.m. A man was panhandling in an intersection on Camino del Rio. 4:51 p.m. A man was trying…

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama spared two turkeys named for one of the nation’s most admired presidents, continuing a White…

World Brief

PARIS – French lawmakers voted Wednesday to continue airstrikes in Syria against the Islamic State group that claimed responsibility for…

Russia-Turkey tensions rise Putin sends anti-aircraft missiles to Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday said his country’s warning to Russians not to visit Turkey was necessary because of the…

Reports fault U.S. for hospital attack

await discipline in Afghanistan strike

Overcast skies, cold temperatures expected through Thanksgiving weekend

Catherine Milton walks her dog, Sam, on Wednesday in Durango. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service has a…

Coats and blankets to benefit Durango Community Shelter, Southwest Safehouse

Organizers hope to collect 500 items

Salvation Army needs to enlist you

The Salvation Army is looking for bell-ringers for its 2015 campaign. Money raised helps area residents in times of emergency…

Local Briefs

The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement agencies will partner under The Heat Is On campaign…

Dayplanner Thursday

Thanksgiving service, 10:30-11:30 a.m., First Church of Christ Scientist, Durango, 1166 East Third Ave. 29th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 11…