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Just a flight of fancy or not?

Pilotless passenger flights may be possible but are unlikely for now

Nation Briefs

AUSTIN, Texas – Timothy McVeigh considered the Oklahoma City bombing a failure because he left the building standing and once…

Road work to resume on Colorado Highway 3

Traffic delays expected for rock mitigation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday

Education Briefs

These local students have been recognized as First-Year Scholars for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Northern Colorado…

Walk ’n’ rollin’ at Needham

celebrates its $291K grant with a lot of root beer

Local Briefs

La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt will hold office hours from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the La Plata…

Dayplanner Saturday

Kolors for Keagan, a color run hosted to benefit Keagan Smith, registration, 10 a.m.; race, 10:30 a.m., Fort Lewis College,…

The Blotter

Friday 2:49 a.m. A 41-year-old woman overdosed on alcohol at a motel in the 2000 block of Main Avenue. Thursday…

Blood-spatter expert takes the stand

McFarland trial in Silverton focuses on blood and phones during Day 5

The ol’ college try

The Fort Lewis College women’s basketball team came to Escalante Middle School on Friday to teach students, such as eighth-grader…

Are we a step closer to Denver TV?

Congressmen: Let counties request change

Gay Republicans continue pressure on their party

accused of ‘bullying’ tactics

Dog days? Not quite.

With a change of weather headed for the region that includes cooler temperatures and a 40 percent chance of preciptation…

Higher U.S. gasoline prices sparked modest inflation in March

Gasoline prices are rising slightly, contributing to a 0.2 percent jump in consumer prices in March.Gerald Herbert/Associated Press The consumer…

U.S. senator says it’s time to put a woman on the $20 bill

The campaign to put a woman’s face on the U.S. $20 bill has gained anotehr backer with U.S. Sen. Jeanne…

Top U.S. lawmakers strike deal to fast-track trade deals

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, expects his committee will take up a compromise proposal to give President…

Room service for five

Strater Hotel dedicates rooms to people who made a difference

Review starts on agricultural uses

planning commissioners working to update comp plan

Where will the water come from?

Colorado supply being outpacedby Lower Colorado demand

Senior Center lunch menus

Friday, April 17 – Salad bar, BBQ pork ribs, creamy coleslaw, corn, French wheat roll, peaches. Wednesday, Apr. 22 –…

Qualifying seniors get property tax relief

For those who qualify, 50 percent of the first $200,000 of the actual value of their primary residence is exempt.…

VALLEY IN BRIEF

Public comment on draft county policies related to water will be taken by the county Water Advisory Commission (WAC) on…

Youth basketball fills SunUte

Casino, tribe hosting money booth for non-profit groups

Applications due May 1