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In north valley, irrigation companies work to keep Animas River pollution out

companies shut off headgates before spill arrived

August 8, 2015

Local News

Action to deal with Animas River contamination slow moving

Officials, community wait on definitive results about toxic metals

August 8, 2015

Local News

Fair judges placed in a pickle

year, it was salsa; this year, it was pickles

August 7, 2015

Local News

The Blotter

Thursday 3:08 p.m. Several people were in the river near the Ninth Street Bridge, and someone was concerned for their…

August 7, 2015

Regional News

Jury spares Holmes with life in prison

Colorado theater shooter avoids the death penalty because of a psychotic break

August 7, 2015

Nation & World

In South Carolina, Biden seeks quiet respite as he mulls 2016 decision

Vice President Joe Biden will be heading to South Carolina for a vacation and to consider entering the primary race…

August 7, 2015

Local News

My fair unicorn

Robert Sanders of Tucson creates a sculpture out of fire and glass Friday afternoon at the La Plata County Fair…

August 7, 2015

Local News

Can life survive in the Animas River?

controls show promising results early on

August 7, 2015

Nation & World

Trump has long history of insults

candidate says he doesn’t recall comments about women

August 7, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – Eager for a break from Washington, President Barack Obama is returning to his summer vacation spot of choice,…

August 7, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

BAMAKO, Mali – Jihadists stormed two hotels in central Mali on Friday, seizing at least six hostages and killing three…

August 7, 2015

Nation & World

Key Dem opposes Iran deal

senator calls agreement ‘real risk’

August 7, 2015

Nation & World

Dozens die in Kabul blasts

2 bombings strain peace efforts with Taliban

August 7, 2015

Local News

Faith leaders step up in defense of Planned Parenthood

Faith leaders Friday stepped up in defense of Planned Parenthood, calling the videotape scandal a “set-up situation” that rallied top…

August 7, 2015

Local News

EPA’s slow response over Animas River mine spill raises ire of local, state politicians

Roberts: ‘What we see before us is horrifying’

August 7, 2015

Nation & World

Once part of sideshow, former preemies praise doctor years later

Beth Allen of Hackensack, N.J., says the older she gets “the more appreciative I am of the opportunity I was…

August 7, 2015

Nation & World

Stolen violin recovered after 35 years

Its case was later found in the basement of the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he taught.…

August 7, 2015

Nation & World

Girl who’s losing sight will visit Rome

Elizabeth “Lizzy” Myers, 5, got a chance to get a closer look at the stars during a visit to the…

August 7, 2015

Nation & World

Clinic helps transgender clients

therapists helping with voice transition

August 7, 2015

Local News

Local businesses starting to feel the pinch from a soiled Animas River

Zalneraitis Local rafting companies say losses are in the thousands of dollars daily. While Mild to Wild is offering other…

August 7, 2015

Local News

Dayplanner Saturday

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, www.durangofarmersmarket.org. Bayfield Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Bayfield Roadside Park, U.S.…

August 7, 2015

Local News

EPA takes blame for Animas River contamination

yet to say how extensive damage may be

August 7, 2015

Local News

Community meeting to be held at 1:30 p.m.

A panoramic view at dawn Friday, taken from the rim of College Mesa, reveals contaminated water running through town in…

August 7, 2015

Local News

Firefighters get a toe-hold on Toe fire

Weather provides a break in the Sleeping Ute Mountain wildfire

August 7, 2015