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Facial-recognition tool raises privacy concerns

Facebook says this enhances the user experience. But privacy advocates say the company’s technology – which regulators in Europe and…

August 15, 2015

Nation & World

The politics of time: Why countries switch

Here is a look at ways in which countries have changed their time zones for political reasons: How it all…

August 15, 2015

Nation & World

In aftermath of Ferguson, states react

activists say still more needs to be done

August 15, 2015

Nation & World

Going on vacation? Your cats can, too

Purr-fect lodges will pamper your pets

August 15, 2015

Local News

What will it take to get Superfund status in Silverton?

Gold King Mine disaster, many Silverton residents still oppose it because of ‘stigma’

August 15, 2015

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Local Briefs

La Plata County Farm Bureau will host Greg Walcher, who will speak at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Fort Lewis College.…

August 15, 2015

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Dayplanner Sunday

Native American Prayer Ceremony for the Animas River, sunrise (around 6:30 a.m.), Santa Rita Park, 759-3069. Veterans Breakfast, 9-11 a.m.…

August 15, 2015

Local News

Renewed interest

Doug Ponce, a Mountain Waters Rafting guide, takes a group down the Animas River on Saturday morning at Santa Rita…

August 15, 2015

Local News

The Pint Room in Littleton is toasting the Animas River

The Pint Room in Littleton, 2620 W. Belleview Ave., in Littleton, is holding a fundraiser Friday to help three area…

August 15, 2015

Local News

Is the Animas River really clean?

Environmental groups worry about long-term effects

August 15, 2015

Local News

In wake of Animas River catastrophe, Bennet will back Good Samaritan law

Legislation could open the door for more mining reclamation

August 15, 2015

Local News

Gold King spill improving, but it remains a problem

continues to drain 600 gallons per minute

August 15, 2015

Local News

Enjoy, but respect the grill

Durango Fire offers safety tips for the rest of barbecuing season

August 15, 2015

Local News

Runners with a cause

Mark Senti, left, his son, Keaton Senti, right, and about 45 others took part in Stan The Man’s Alzheimer’s 5K…

August 15, 2015

Nation & World

Food banks, pantries find new ways to feed more

Scott’s budget is tight since he was disabled from a work-related injury, so he turns to the Mitzvah Food Project…

August 15, 2015

Nation & World

These girls are the coders of the future

they’re already solving problems

August 15, 2015

Nation & World

‘Nothing compares’ to the Iowa State Fair

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday in Des Moines. Sanders has…

August 15, 2015

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World Brief

TOKYO – Emperor Akihito expressed rare “deep remorse” over his country’s wartime actions in an address Saturday marking the 70th…

August 15, 2015

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Nation Briefs

PHOENIX – Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake, the lone Republican senator who was considering support for the Iran nuclear deal, announced…

August 15, 2015

Nation & World

Blast zone evacuated over contamination fear

A warehouse exploded Wednesday in Tianjin, China, as filmed from a nearby residential building. Tianjin is the world’s 10th largest…

August 15, 2015

Nation & World

At least 40 dead at sea, 320 migrants rescued

An Italian Navy RIB approaches a fishing boat crowded with migrants off the coast of Libya. At least 40 migrants…

August 15, 2015

Local News

Can life survive in the Animas River?

controls show promising results early on

August 15, 2015

Nation & World

Black bear breaks into car, can’t make clean getaway

The bear became trapped Thursday inside Ellen Stolpe’s Toyota Camry at a lodge near Yellowstone National Park. Stolpe laughed because…

August 15, 2015

Local News

Durango Fire responds to controlled burn

had initially been for grass fire

August 15, 2015