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Locals turn out to love their library

River Library thanks patrons for support

February 12, 2015

Local News

Dylan’s mother calls for arrest of Mark Redwine

D.A., sheriff's office need to focus on son's murder, Elaine Hatfield says

February 12, 2015

Local News

Library starting personal history project

“We are looking for local seniors to join our program and learn how to research, write, record, and share their…

February 12, 2015

Nation & World

Spontaneous social norms emerge in naming

“Jessica” had peaked a decade or so after “Jennifer,” but in the mid-2000s, both saw a shift. These once-ubiquitous names…

February 12, 2015

Local News

Local Dems elect their ‘super team’

Newly elected Executive Committee of the La Plata Democrats members are, from left, Bonnie Schmidt-Cabrera, Julie Ginter, Darren White, Wanda…

February 12, 2015

Local News

Popular baby names come and go

theory on how choices made

February 12, 2015

Nation & World

West will get hotter, drier

Decades-long ‘megadroughts’ predicted for region

February 12, 2015

Nation & World

Leaders OK Ukraine cease-fire

French President François Hollande, right, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel hug each other after their marathon talks in Minsk, Belarus,…

February 12, 2015

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

MOBILE, Ala. – An attorney for a gay couple says they have received a marriage license in an Alabama county…

February 12, 2015

Local News

Mineral owners ask for protection

OKs compensation if fracking is banned

February 12, 2015

Local News

Pro evaluator to look at FLC president

Thomas’ three-year deal ends in June 2016

February 12, 2015

Local News

Senators call for debate on use of force

IS: ‘Every word is going to be pored over to get the job done’

February 12, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., will offer a computer workshop called “Internet Skills,” conducted by Jon Cordalis,…

February 12, 2015

Local News

Teacher appreciation day Monday at DMR

Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort would like to see full lifts Monday for La Plata County Teacher Appreciation Day.Shaun Stanley/Durango…

February 12, 2015

Local News

Dayplanner Friday

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385.…

February 12, 2015

Nation & World

Alabama county’s refusal to wed gays goes to federal court

Chilton County Probate Judge Bobby Martin discusses confusion over same-sex marriage in Alabama in his office in Clanton, Ala., on…

February 12, 2015

Local News

The Blotter

Thursday 12:28 a.m. A suspicious man reportedly was undressing inside of Conoco Express Mart, 901 Camino del Rio. Wednesday 5:18…

February 12, 2015

Nation & World

Senate confirms Obama’s pick for Pentagon chief

Onlookers are predicting Ashton Carter will have trouble meshing with President Barack Obama’s national security team when he takes over…

February 12, 2015

Local News

Ceiling pipe breaks at DHS

A ball that was kicked hit a sprinkler head and activated the system shortly before 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the…

February 12, 2015

Local News

Llama death not considered a crime

A llama found dead on Trail Road in Hesperus was killed by an animal, not a bullet, Jon Patla, director…

February 12, 2015

Local News

Montezuma County housing grant

HUD grants to Colorado housing authorities this year total $10 million. HUD sends money annually to 3,100 such agencies nationwide.…

February 12, 2015

Local News

State GOP blocks funds for immigrant driver’s licenses

Berthoud Republican: Program encourages illegal immigration

February 12, 2015

Local News

Robbery suspect is back in jail

cites violent plans at pot store

February 12, 2015

Regional News

State’s pot tax tally offers lessons

taxation to effects on black market state provides hints

February 11, 2015