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Border program takes nasty twist

‘Trusted travelers’ being used to unwittingly smuggle drugs

January 22, 2015

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – The State Department says it has reduced the number of American personnel working at the U.S. Embassy in…

January 22, 2015

Nation & World

Japan seeks to talk with IS

Kosuke Tsuneoka, a Japanese freelance journalist, says he would be willing to negotiate with the Islamic State group for the…

January 22, 2015

Nation & World

NTSB: Planes should have technologies so they can be found

The National Transportation Safety Board tests flight recorders at its vehicle recorder laboratory in Washington. The board is recommending that…

January 22, 2015

Nation & World

Clinton leading presidential pack

Poll: Ex-first lady holds big leads over possible GOP candidates

January 22, 2015

Local News

Sidny Zink named Citizen of the Year

Coldwell Banker is top business in 2014

January 22, 2015

Local News

Airport changes get new estimate

$85M proposal gives talks a starting point

January 22, 2015

Regional News

Republicans reject funds for driver’s license program

Rosalva Mireles, left, is processed for her permanent driver’s license at a Department of Motor Vehicles office in Denver. Colorado…

January 22, 2015

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers reject capping college-tuition hikes

Education Committee members agreed that Colorado has done a poor job of funding higher education, but the GOP-controlled board voted…

January 22, 2015

Local News

Judge sentences Durango man to prison for sexual-assault case

Gallegos gets maximum under plea deal

January 22, 2015

Local News

Can we please get a little sugar for Sugar?

The La Plata County Humane Society and Lisa Parker’s Puppies are trying to raise $6,000 for heart surgery for Sugar,…

January 22, 2015

Local News

Slippery situation

The icy hill at Buckley Park proved challenging for Mikayla Wright, 16, left, and Luke Stetler, 15, who were attempting…

January 22, 2015

Local News

New measure targets wildfire funding

Bennet, Gardner back bill seeking disaster funding for some blazes

January 22, 2015

Local News

Lawsuit filed over Electra Lake access road

Cheavens claims Xcel Energy ‘obliterated’ historic wagon trail

January 22, 2015

Local News

The Blotter

Wednesday 3:01 p.m. An intoxicated man was seen walking in the roadway near Walgreens, 2701 Main Ave. 8:01 p.m. Someone…

January 22, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

A snowshoe workshop called “Winter Ecosystems and the Snowpack” will take place from 10 a.m. from noon Saturday at Andrews…

January 22, 2015

Local News

Dayplanner Friday

“Memoirs” writing group meeting, 1:15 p.m., Durango-La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave, 259-2630. San Juan Square Dance Club, 6…

January 22, 2015

Local News

Workshop for grant writers in food production

Jim Poe inspects the joints of a 22-square-foot growing dome at the Pine River Community Garden at the Pine River…

January 22, 2015

Nation & World

Yemen president resigns under pressure from rebels

Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi speaks during the closing session of the national dialogue conference in Sanaa, Yemen. Hadi…

January 22, 2015

Nation & World

Hagel disputes Iraq leader’s weapons, training complaints

Outgoing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Thursday disputed Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s assertion that the U.S. has not been providing…

January 22, 2015

Nation & World

GOP pushes abortion bill through House after earlier stumble

Marchers on Thursday gather for an anti-abortion rally during the annual March for Life on the National Mall in Washington.…

January 22, 2015

Local News

How many parking tickets did Durango issue in 2014?

But according to data yielded by an open records request, the avalanche of citations issued by Durango’s Transit Department last…

January 22, 2015

Local News

Mercury receives two customer service awards

Mercury Payment Systems, headquartered in Durango, received two awards for customer service.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald file photo The Customer Service Institute…

January 22, 2015

Local News

Online hunter safety courses offered

The Durango Gun Club hosts sight-in days in the fall for those interested in getting their rifles dialed in for…

January 22, 2015