News

As Common Core results trickle in, initial goals unfulfilled

Full or preliminary scores have been released for Connecticut, Idaho, Missouri, Oregon, Vermont, Washington and West Virginia. They all participated…

August 30, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The fifth annual Produce Bounty will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 18-20 at the La Plata…

August 30, 2015

Local News

‘Contanimas’ River

Brad Johnson painted his new nickname for the Animas River on his battered Grumman canoe that has been down the…

August 30, 2015

Local News

Dayplanner Monday

Four Corners Arts Forum, 9 a.m., KDUR 91.9/93.9 FM, www.kdur.org. Open auditions for the 10-Minute Play Festival, 5-7 p.m., Durango…

August 30, 2015

Science

Earth’s species loss isn’t moving at a snail’s pace

suggests ‘sixth mass extinction’ is happening

August 29, 2015

Science

New study predicts the slow, inevitable death of universe

Researchers presented their findings at the recent International Astronomical Union XXIX General Assembly. The survey, which is part of the…

August 29, 2015

Business

Keep your home – and your family – safe

Whether you are buying a home, selling a home or plan to stay in your home indefinitely, regular and routine…

August 29, 2015

Business

U.S. new-home sales jump 5.4 percent in July

A sold sign is displayed outside a new home under construction in Mechanicsville, Va.Steve Helber/Associated Press file photo The Commerce…

August 29, 2015

Business

Make room if you’re sharing a bathroom

The Veris F-digital controller lets individuals activate pre-set water temperatures on bathroom sinks using their fingertips. The controller can make…

August 29, 2015

Business

Why millennials shouldn’t rush into homeownership

Now some economists say that may turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Young people might end up more…

August 29, 2015

Business

Why Americans waiting longer than ever to buy first homes

Young Americans are waiting longer than ever to buy their first homes, and when they do buy a home, they…

August 29, 2015

Nation & World

Pending home-sales index rebounds in July

Real estate officials say improving pay – and a tightening rental market – are helping Americans’ confidence in making big…

August 29, 2015

Local News

Linking Silverton to the Internet gets rekindled

CenturyLink – and the town – hopes to make good on its promise this fall

August 29, 2015

Local News

‘Not all mines are created the same’

Minerals in La Plata Mountains mines not equal to San Juan Mountains mines

August 29, 2015

Local News

With deadline looming, no site selected for sewer plant

deadline is approaching

August 29, 2015

Local News

Dayplanner Sunday

Thrive! Living Wage Coalition and Food Not Bombs will hold a Pre-Labor Day Potluck Picnic, 2-6 p.m., Santa Rita Park…

August 29, 2015

Local News

Brew ’em if you got ’em

than 2,300 gather for San Juan Brewfest fundraiser

August 29, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

Wolfwood Refuge will have an ambassador wolf from the refuge during Durango’s Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday…

August 29, 2015

Regional News

Flight from Vegas to Germany diverted to Denver

A pilot on the Condor Airlines Boeing 767 reported an in-flight emergency, and the fighter jets were sent as a…

August 29, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

HOUSTON – Prosecutors on Saturday charged a 30-year-old man with capital murder in the killing of a sheriff’s deputy who…

August 29, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

BANGKOK – Thai authorities arrested a foreign man Saturday they said had been holed up in a suburban apartment with…

August 29, 2015

Nation & World

Fed Reserve keeps open possibility of Sept. hike

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer said Friday that incoming economic data and market developments will likely determine whether the…

August 29, 2015

Nation & World

China, India pacing U.S. immigration data

Bureau says Mexicans still dominate overall numbers

August 29, 2015

Local News

Dâ€™oh!

Matt Thorpe, left, and Stephanie Schuler of Colorado Parks and Wildlife douse a fawn with water in order to free…

August 29, 2015