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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Fred Thompson, a Republican U.S. senator from Tennessee for eight years who also acted in feature films…

November 1, 2015

Local News

Former La Plata County Sheriff takes town administration in Silverton

town administrator takes on divided town

November 1, 2015

Local News

Canyons of the Ancients National Monument grazing discussed

highlights chasm between ranchers, environmentalists

November 1, 2015

Local News

Stakeholders focus on Animas

New-found attention to river’s health called ‘silver lining’

November 1, 2015

Nation & World

Haitians are serious about Halloween

Country flows into cemeteries to mark Voodoo day of the dead

November 1, 2015

Nation & World

Cruz hopes to build momentum following successful GOP debate

“How about this time we nominate as Republicans a candidate as committed to conservative principles as Barack Obama is to…

November 1, 2015

Nation & World

Russian plane broke up high in the air over Egypt, officials say

Russia held a national mourning for the plane crash victims on Sunday. Mourners gathered at Dvortsovaya Palace Square in St.…

November 1, 2015

Regional News

Witnesses describe gunman’s rampage in Colorado Springs

The rear window of a Colorado Springs Police car is shattered after a shooting Saturday in Colorado Springs. Four people…

November 1, 2015

Regional News

Supreme Court ruling puts panhandling laws in doubt

Denver, Boulder suspend, change restrictions

November 1, 2015

Local News

Colorado lawmakers pursue mine cleanup bill

Bennet, Gardner and Tipton seek to pass good Samaritan legislation

November 1, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

Seniors who have questions about Medicare supplements are invited to attend a free seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.…

November 1, 2015

Local News

Dayplanner Monday

Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave.,…

November 1, 2015

Local News

Undead prove tame in Durango’s Halloween midnight zombie march

Thousands of costumed revelers march at midnight on Main Avenue

October 31, 2015

Business

Lexus, Toyota again top list for reliability

Transmission problems are a growing concern for new-car buyers. This year’s report on the best performing brands by Consumer Reports…

October 31, 2015

Business

Will El Niño cause a lull in real estate transactions?

Significant snowfall could affect sales

October 31, 2015

Business

Housing market shows signs of weakening

Pending sales index drops in September

October 31, 2015

Business

U.S. home values, rents defying global slowdown

Home values and rental prices are steadily rising, fueled by strong demand and a tight supply of available properties, a…

October 31, 2015

Local News

Ballantine Communications Inc. launches DGO in Durango area

arts and entertainment weekly magazine distributed on Thursdays

October 31, 2015

Nation & World

Region Briefs

DENVER – An art project to drape fabric panels along a 42-mile stretch of the Arkansas River has passed another…

October 31, 2015

Local News

Future uncertain for Island Cove residents

“We were all so shocked when the news hit,” said Cody Reinheimer, a resident since 2010 who is also the…

October 31, 2015

Regional News

Colorado asks voters to reshuffle spending of new pot taxes

Sponsors want to keep it related to kids

October 31, 2015

Local News

Dayplanner Sunday

Durango Elks Lodge Veterans Committee will serve breakfast, 9-11 a.m. $6/$5, Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. Celebration of…

October 31, 2015

Local News

More candy!

Andy Funk, left, Stu Hollister, center, and Megan Funk watch Dylan Funk, 6, and Harley Funk, 3, run off for…

October 31, 2015

Local News

Sheldon raises more than Stahnke in School District 9-R race

director’s seat to be filled Tuesday

October 31, 2015