News

Fewer reported sex assaults at military schools

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels. A new Pentagon report…

February 11, 2015

Nation & World

Parties gear up for war powers fight

seeks OK to use force in Syria

February 11, 2015

Local News

A cure for the winter blues

ukulele group combines music and laughter

February 11, 2015

Nation & World

Just how dangerous is that chocolate treat?

Consumer group says the truth is not too sweet

February 11, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

CLANTON, Ala.– Confusion reigns in Alabama over gay marriage, days after the first same-sex wedding licenses were issued in the…

February 11, 2015

Nation & World

Russian reports progress in talks

European leaders hoping to end Ukraine fighting

February 11, 2015

Nation & World

Turmoil in Yemen raises regional alarms

Houthis rebels in Sanaa, Yemen, beat demonstrators who were protesting the rebels’ seizure of the government.Anees Mahyoub/Associated Press The U.S.,…

February 11, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

PARIS – Paris City Council authorized Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Wednesday to sue U.S. broadcaster Fox News for reporting there…

February 11, 2015

Local News

More students eating healthful breakfasts at Colorado schools

Last year, according to the Food Research and Action Center, more than 11 million low-income students ate breakfast at school…

February 11, 2015

Local News

Itâ€™s going to be a bright, bright …

Only the long shadows cast by the early-afternoon sun Wednesday reveal that it is still mid-winter as a couple enjoys…

February 11, 2015

Good Earth

Please, spring, wait your turn

February heat may tip nature off balance

February 11, 2015

Good Earth

Earth Briefs

The 32nd annual San Juan Basin Extension Beef Cattle Symposium will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday…

February 11, 2015

Good Earth

Can we ‘fix’ our warming world?

Scientists advocate more geoengineering research

February 11, 2015

Nation & World

Congress clears Keystone XL pipeline bill, setting up veto

Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., sponsor of the Keystone XL pipeline bill, urged President Barack Obama to approve the project Wednesday…

February 11, 2015

Local News

A random walk through downtown Durango

Tim Walsworth, center, of the Durango Business Improvement District, said the idea behind giving out $10 gift certificates this week…

February 11, 2015

Local News

Free hockey to be offered for children

Coaches and players from the Durango Area Youth Hockey Association will give tips and pointers on how to skate and…

February 11, 2015

Local News

Chapman Hill weathers concessions

Chapman Hill’s terrain park will be rebuilt next to the little tow rope area on Monday, the city announced Wednesday.Josh…

February 11, 2015

Local News

Enrollment at college in Mancos is up 21 percent

Southwest Colorado Community College students prepare to graduate in 2011 at a ceremony held at Fort Lewis College.Sam Green/Cortez Journal…

February 11, 2015

Local News

Parent’s Rights bill gets Senate approval

initial vote, Sen. Ellen Roberts explains support

February 11, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The following is the city of Durango’s schedule for Monday, Presidents Day: City administrative offices will be closed in observance…

February 11, 2015

Local News

Thursday Dayplanner

and Events Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango will…

February 11, 2015

Local News

The Blotter

Tuesday 1:29 p.m. An elderly man and woman were seen attempting to break into cars in the 3700 block of…

February 11, 2015

Nation & World

GAO: Veterans’ health care costs a ‘high risk’ for taxpayers

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing…

February 11, 2015

Nation & World

Sunday deadline driving health law sign-ups for 2015

The HealthCare.gov website, where people can buy health insurance, has not experienced problems during this year’s enrollment problem. The Health…

February 11, 2015