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The Blotter

Monday 9:19 p.m. A man called 911 and said “nevermind” and hung up in the 21300 block of U.S. Highway…

October 21, 2014

Denver girls may have tried to join jihadis

An FBI spokeswoman says agents helped bring the girls back to Denver after stopping them in Germany. Spokeswoman Suzie Payne…

October 21, 2014

Local News

Transit Center cashier window closed over the weekend

The city of Durango is running an update on the Parking Division’s computer software which will close the Transit Center…

October 21, 2014

Regional News

Feds say mine operators warned before accident

Montrose emergency services staged at Montrose Memorial Hospital in response to a mining accident in Ouray County in November 2103.WILLIAM…

October 21, 2014

Local News

Bondad Hill lane is clear

has removed boulders

October 21, 2014

Business

U.S. existing home sales rise in September

A “For Sale” sign is posted on a home in Monterey Park, Calif. The National Association of Realtors Tuesday said…

October 21, 2014

Local News

Insulation installer wins national award

Ray Blackwater competed against 30 insulation installers from across the country at the 13th annual America’s Best Installer competition, Oct.…

October 21, 2014

Business

Construction boom

a job? This is the industry to be in for La Plata County

October 21, 2014

Nation & World

U.S. tightens Ebola screening

White House rejects ban on travel from West Africa nations

October 21, 2014

Local News

Food giants spend millions to take on GMO labeling

But on one particular issue, the campaign ads are entirely lopsided. Labeling genetically modified food, commonly called GMOs – meaning…

October 21, 2014

Local News

Fresh air, outdoor fun

from smartphones, kids have a blast in nature

October 20, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Tuesday

Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. Super Ted’s Super Trivia Night, 6:12 p.m., Ska Brewing…

October 20, 2014

Regional News

Democrats testing their ground game in Colorado

Democrats are using their get-out-the-vote effort to carry incumbent U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., center, to re-election. Udall has trailed…

October 20, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The Kiwanis Club of Durango will meet at noon Thursday at Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. The guest…

October 20, 2014

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s leader has claimed that “external forces” are participating in student-led pro-democracy protests that have occupied…

October 20, 2014

Nation & World

Obama coalition-building again … this time on Ebola

Cuba’s president contributes nearly 400 medical staff

October 20, 2014

Local News

IHS parents complain about football coach, activities director

president receives state honor

October 20, 2014

Local News

Senior Center menus

Friday, Oct. 17 – Salad bar, Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, California blend veggies, wheat roll, bread pudding. Wednesday, Oct. 22…

October 20, 2014

Local News

Steven Richard Hine

Steve Hine Steve died in a horse accident doing one of the things he loved the most, working cows on…

October 20, 2014

Local News

Howard Vining

Howard Vining Efton Howard Vining was born Oct. 15, 1919 in Wann, Okla., the son of Frances Vining and Lenora…

October 20, 2014

Local News

June Ellen Siner

June Siner June was born Sept. 4, 1927, in Lynwood, Calif., the daughter of Rupert and Opal Winters. She grew up…

October 20, 2014

Local News

Color infuses Vallecito

Autumn colors are peaking in parts of Colorado, including in this image of Vallecito Reservoir captured last week.Photo by Lisa…

October 20, 2014

Local News

VALLEY IN BRIEF

The Town of Bayfield, La Plata County, and Colorado Department of Transportation will hold an open house on Thursday, Oct.…

October 20, 2014

Local News

Locals pack oil and gas task force meeting

They came to comment for or against more regulation of oil and gas activities, especially by local governments. They sported…

October 20, 2014