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GOP candidates focus on economy

tries to spark his campaign

Britain sets demands to remain EU member

Cameron Cameron said the EU must agree to “irreversible changes” that would cede autonomy back to member states – and…

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is nominating a new director for the Office of Personnel Management. It’s the official who’s…

A long and bumpy road to getting clean

Program helps heroin addicts kick their habit

New national park marks development of nuclear bomb

Alamos, N.M., sites included

The Blotter

Monday 8:51 p.m. A drunken man was passed out in the McDonald’s lobby, 201 W. College Drive. 9:36 p.m. Loud…

City boosts funding for some nonprofits

Tourism agency not likely to see budget increase

After poking Facebook, life ain’t easy for site named Tsu

Sebastian Sobczak, CEO of Tsu.co, is currently battling social-media giant Facebook. Tsu.co is winning converts to its social network by…

Durango’s first snow

A couple walks down Main Avenue on a rainy and snowy Tuesday evening. The National Weather Service expected less than…

Bennet calls for immigration overhaul

Circuit Court blocks Obama’s executive actions on deportation

Young voices honor vets

In fighting fires, vets rediscover camaraderie, purpose

Program helps former servicemen build their résumés

Jimmy Carter says doctors find no new cancer growth

Former President Jimmy Carter, who is being treated for cancer, has continued his volunteer work during treatment. He worked on…

Local Briefs

The Friends of the Durango Public Library’s biggest book sale of the year will be from 9:30 a.m. to 5…

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…

Smart TV takes tracking to a new level

A new report reveals that Vizio, a top television maker, automatically tracks the viewing habits of Smart TV owners and…

Education Briefs

The students of Park Elementary School will host a special musical performance in honor of Veterans Day from 8:45 to…

Sexual assaults in study-abroad programs draw new attention

As college campuses nationwide wrestle with how to address sexual assault, an even more complicated question is unfolding: how to…

Colorado Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia stepping down for higher ed job

job leading Western higher education commission

Congress OKs bill banning Guantanamo detainees from U.S.

The federal Supermax prison in Florence, Colorado, is one of several federal facilities being studied as possible sites to house…

New national park marks development of nuclear bomb

National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis, left, and Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz helped celebrate the new Manhattan Project National Historic…

La Plata County reviewing pot regs

Retailers don’t want to pay more in application process

More jobs, fewer workers may pressure local wages

employers struggle to fill positions

Local officials to tour Superfund sites around Colorado

aim to better understand federal cleanup designation