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Colorado senator criticizes current methods of combatting wildfires

Colorado senator criticizes current methods of combatting wildfires

of committee turns to U.S. Forest Service budgetary constraints

November 5, 2015

Out with the old

Out with the old

James Warren with S & S Construction cuts metal beams Thursday during demolition of the building that once housed Second…

November 5, 2015

Local Briefs

A sourdough bread class with Tim White will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango Natural…

November 5, 2015

Adidas pledges to help eliminate use of Native American mascots

Adidas pledges to help eliminate use of Native American mascots

Colorado leaders working on subject welcome the effort

November 5, 2015

Dayplanner Friday

Dayplanner Friday

Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 U.S. Highway 160 West,…

November 5, 2015

Man dressed as priest suspected of sinful deeds

Man dressed as priest suspected of sinful deeds

seek assault suspect from Halloween night

November 5, 2015

GOP’s Trump, Carson authorized for Secret Service protection

GOP’s Trump, Carson authorized for Secret Service protection

The department said Secretary Jeh Johnson authorized Secret Service agents to work on protective details for the two leading Republican…

November 5, 2015

Elder Bush criticizes Cheney, Rumsfeld in new biography

Elder Bush criticizes Cheney, Rumsfeld in new biography

David J. Phillip/Associated Press file photo<br><br>Former President George H.W. Bush, left, applauds with Laura Bush after former President George W.…

November 5, 2015

Old photo posted on Facebook identified in no time

Old photo posted on Facebook identified in no time

picture unraveled ‘amazing chain of events’

November 5, 2015

La Plata County seeks additional payments to cover spill costs

La Plata County seeks additional payments to cover spill costs

has already reimbursed almost $200,000

November 5, 2015

Bennet, New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill to reform 1872 mining law

Bennet, New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill to reform 1872 mining law

King Mine spill prompts action

November 5, 2015

It’s heads up, phones down at Durango coffeehouse

It’s heads up, phones down at Durango coffeehouse

shop owner eschews Wi-Fi, wants people to talk to each other

November 4, 2015

Hickenlooper tests AG’s power to sue federal government

Hickenlooper tests AG’s power to sue federal government

Hickenlooper’s petition comes after he complained that Attorney General Cynthia Coffman should not have joined about two dozen other states…

November 4, 2015

Highway 3 accident

Highway 3 accident

One of two vehicles involved in an accident that delayed traffic on Camino del Rio at State Highway 3, is…

November 4, 2015

Durango High School student diagnosed with pertussis

Durango High School student diagnosed with pertussis

Vigilance urged for staff, students

November 4, 2015

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – A Senate committee launched an investigation Wednesday into exorbitant drug price hikes by Turing Pharmaceuticals and three other…

November 4, 2015

World Brief

Trudeau TORONTO – Justin Trudeau was sworn in Wednesday as Canada’s new Liberal prime minister, promising a less controlling style…

November 4, 2015

Bombing is suspected in crash of Russian jet

Bombing is suspected in crash of Russian jet

Only one body of a victim from last week’s crash of a Russian jet over the Sinai Peninsula has been…

November 4, 2015

U.S.-Iran detente still not in sight

U.S.-Iran detente still not in sight

Iranians mark anniversary of embassy’s takeover

November 4, 2015

Democrats, Republicans pore over elections for clues to presidential race

Democrats, Republicans pore over elections for clues to presidential race

votes cast doubts on Dems’ ’16 prospects

November 4, 2015

The Blotter

Wednesday 12:41 a.m. A tree branch fell into the road in the 2300 block of Main Avenue. Tuesday 9:55 a.m.…

November 4, 2015

Helicopter plucks fossils out of Bisti wilderness

Helicopter plucks fossils out of Bisti wilderness

Remains of 70 million-year-old dinosaur require unique removal

November 4, 2015

Earth Briefs

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society announces upcoming events: The group will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 in the Lyceum…

November 4, 2015

Voter turnout sags in off-year election

Voter turnout sags in off-year election

and GOP voters show up in roughly equal rates

November 4, 2015