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China warns U.S. after ‘provocation’ by Navy

State Department official said Tuesday the USS Lassen’s passage near one of the artificial islands China has built in the…

Congress leaders, Obama back deal on budget

Proposal would end threat of ‘fiscal cliffs’

The Blotter

Monday 12 a.m. A man reported that his girlfriend was breaking things with a hammer at his house in the…

Mountain Studies Institute to interpret EPA Animas River pollution data

After the Gold King Mine blowout in August, much public discussion has centered around how to treat ongoing river pollution,…

Albuquerque mourns lost child

funeral, small white coffin and memories of girl’s smile

Uncertainty looms for exchange

Michelle Decker, left, an employee of Connect For Health Colorado, the state’s health-care exchange, explains options to a client in…

85-year-old jewel thief’s retirement didn’t last

Payne Police say Payne, now 85, is at it again: She was recently arrested and charged with pocketing a $690…

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…

GOP debate offers advocates chance to steal spotlight

Boulder provides conducive environment for progressives ahead of showdown

Local Briefs

The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., will present Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show – Live On Stage at these…

Durango High School begins upgrade on stadium

needs to raise $1.6 million by May for the track and field

Guv’s office explains attorney general spat

Coffman says her post a key check and balance

The oil business: From crude to essentials

energy industry slump, Cortez woman drops drill bits, starts High Desert Naturals

A fair affair

Mesa Verde’s historic Far View center needs a tenant

National Park Service wants center to pay for itself

Mormons plan big Florida development

Environmentalists object to Deseret Ranch, which could become state’s 10th largest urban area

A school of rock takes root in Woodstock

College-age students to learn all aspects of music business

Education Briefs

The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County will offer a free infant safe sleep training from 9 to 11…

Strong sales lift U.S. home prices 5.1 percent in August

A “sold” sign is posted outside a Harbor Beach neighborhood home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Home prices were up 5.1…

Poll: Use default, shutdown threats to cut spending

A majority of Americans think government spending cuts are so important that it would be worth a government shutdown to…

U.S. officials: Iran invited to next round of Syria talks

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks to senior adviser John Kirby during a press conference following a day of…

Women challenge hopefuls to close pay gap at University of Colorado Boulder GOP debate

As GOP presidential candidates descend on Boulder for their third televised debate, the Women’s Foundation of Colorado is releasing a…

Touching up the Newman

Michael Richardson with Durango Painting puts the finishing touches on the Newman Building, at Main Avenue and Eighth Street, on…

Hesperus man’s sex assault trial starts

hears opening statements