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Local News

Blake garners slim lead

Blake, Roebuck separated by only 144 votes

November 4, 2014

Local News

Carlson, Minot retained as district, county judges

In the final report, Carlson received 12,514 votes – 73 percent – for retention in La Plata County and 2,765…

November 4, 2014

Local News

Jann Smith elected as county coroner

When the final report was issued at about 11:30 p.m., the vote count was 11,982 – 61.4 percent – for…

November 4, 2014

Local News

Smith wins sheriff’s race

focused race on the future

November 4, 2014

Regional News

Susana Martinez leads New Mexico governor’s race

The first-term incumbent, who is the nation’s only female Hispanic governor, led with 59 percent of the vote to 41…

November 4, 2014

Local News

Gardner helps GOP, unseats incumbent Udall

Results from the secretary of state’s office had Gardner defeating Udall 51 percent to 44 percent. Gardner garnered 844,360 votes…

November 4, 2014

Local News

Guv race too close to call

Boulder, Denver yet to report

November 4, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

The Durango Chamber of Commerce, ConocoPhillips and La Plata Electric Association will bring national speaker, trainer and consultant Jay Handler…

November 4, 2014

Nation & World

Exit poll: Party leaders a drag on both sides

More than a third of those who voted for a Republican House candidate were dissatisfied or angry with GOP leaders…

November 4, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will give away kokanee salmon at 3 p.m. Nov. 6, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20 at…

November 4, 2014

Regional News

Grand Canyon hotels to stay open

15-year contract worth up to $1 billion for services

November 4, 2014

Nation & World

Biden: Democrats lose seats, hold Senate majority

Biden said in a radio interview that he foresees Democratic victories in closely contested races in Alaska, North Carolina, New…

November 4, 2014

Nation & World

GOP retains control of House, expands majority

The GOP easily won the 218 seats required and was on track to match or surpass the 246 seats they…

November 4, 2014

Nation & World

SUVs no longer just an American fad

Smaller, fuel-efficient helping vehicles gain fans

November 4, 2014

Nation & World

Montpelier to get update

quarters to be rebuilt

November 4, 2014

Nation & World

Republicans capture control of Congress

A woman prepares to mark her ballot at a polling site Tuesday in Mount Kisco, N.Y.Julie Jacobson/Associated Press Republican Mitch…

November 4, 2014

Nation & World

Discontented voters hand Senate to Republicans

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., addresses a group of supporters during a rally in Louisville, Ky. The senator won…

November 4, 2014

Education

When ‘Fire Tornado’ runs wild

high school lab fires reflect an absence of training, reports says

November 4, 2014

Education

Education Briefs

Animas High School announces these events: The Fall Friendraiser will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at…

November 4, 2014

Education

Waste time on the Internet and get credit

college class will enforce ‘state of distraction’

November 4, 2014

Education

Once a dropout, now a professor

Kim pulled himself off the couch and found his calling

November 4, 2014

Local News

Blotter

Tuesday 2:41 a.m. An intoxicated man who broke a window in the 2900 block of Main Avenue was arrested. MONDAY…

November 4, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Wednesday

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.…

November 4, 2014

Nation & World

Obama: Dems Senate challenge worst since 1950s

Daniel Mulcahey mans the ballot box as a resident casts his vote in an old-fashioned wooden ballot box at the…

November 4, 2014