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Outsmarting their debt

lower housing costs, creativity, sacrifice are key

January 15, 2015

Nation & World

New travel rules for Cuba taking effect

changes still won’t legalize tourist visits

January 15, 2015

Nation & World

Hearing begins in immigration case

U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen said Thursday he will probably not rule on a case brought by 25 states seeking…

January 15, 2015

Nation & World

Belgian police foil terror plot

not tied to attacks in France, authorities say

January 15, 2015

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

CORONADO, Calif. – The Republican National Committee finalized the dates for its next presidential nominating convention. The GOP’s 2016 convention…

January 15, 2015

Local News

An impasse, drama and vacancies rattle Silverton

Officials toss residents, shut down Town Hall just to get work done

January 15, 2015

Regional News

Police officers charged with murder: Disqualify DA

Albuquerque police have accused lead prosecutor of bribery

January 15, 2015

Regional News

Regulator: Colorado has 2,000 oil, gas wells per inspector

Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Director Matt Lepore provided the statistics in response to questions from Gov. John Hickenlooper’s task…

January 15, 2015

Regional News

Experts: Holmes unlikely to be freed

Holmes Associated Press DENVER – If James Holmes is found not guilty by reason of insanity in the Aurora theater…

January 15, 2015

Local News

911 center launches alert system

If you are attached to your cell phone and ditched your land line long ago, the 911 center is launching…

January 15, 2015

Local News

Southwest Colorado Republicans react to Hickenlooper’s remarks

During remarks before a joint session of the House and Senate, Gov. John Hickenlooper expressed a commitment to rural Colorado,…

January 15, 2015

Local News

Animas High newspaper gets dino scoop

A dinosaur head placed atop the Arc of History was stolen, returned and auctioned for a good cause. Those responsible…

January 15, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The Friends of Ridgway State Park Inc. is offering two $1,000 scholarships to college students who have completed at least…

January 15, 2015

Local News

Snowberger talk on testing

The presentation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Snowberger will cover mandated student assessments, how the district is meeting…

January 15, 2015

Local News

Cyprus Cafe owner broke labor laws

Dance found liable for $27,194.82 in minimum-wage violations

January 15, 2015

Local News

Dayplanner Friday

Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Christina’s Bar & Grill, 21382 U.S. Highway…

January 15, 2015

Local News

The Blotter

Wednesday 2:39 p.m. A large rock in the southbound lane of Camino del Rio and U.S. Highway 160 was creating…

January 15, 2015

Local News

Great Decisions forum held next week

The League of Women Voters is coordinating a series of foreign-policy discussions, called Great Decisions, with the first one starting…

January 15, 2015

Local News

Film on ‘smart’ meter controversy

The documentary film “Take Back Your Power” will show Jan. 26 at the Durango Public Library.Durango Herald file photo The…

January 15, 2015

Local News

Avalanche forecast app available

The Android version of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center’s new app is now available.Courtesy of Colorado Avalanche Information Center The…

January 15, 2015

Nation & World

World Economic Forum warns over international conflicts

A new report from the World Economic Forum suggests that regional conflicts, such as fighting in the Middle East spurred…

January 15, 2015

Nation & World

Obama renews push for paid leave for working parents

President Barack Obama on Thursday signs a presidential memorandum on paid leave Thursday in the Oval Office of the White…

January 15, 2015

Local News

Guv focuses on economy, refunds

fifth address, Hickenlooper looks to the future

January 15, 2015

Local News

Liberty School in temporary quarters

StoneAge building in Animas Air Park put to new use

January 15, 2015