News

Science Center director leaving post

says he’s leaving Durango for personal reasons

September 30, 2014

Passport applications and renewals now available at Fort Lewis College

“We are excited to offer this service to our students and our entire community,” said Jennifer Gay, director of International…

September 30, 2014

Local News

Winter arrives in Silverton

patrollers enjoy a healthy September snowpack

September 30, 2014

Local News

Truck lands in ditch east of Durango

Savannah and Trent Porter, left, were heading home to Denver after visiting family in Mancos when about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday,…

September 30, 2014

Nation & World

Congress grills Secret Service

Another security lapse comes to light

September 30, 2014

Nation & World

California becomes first state to ban plastic bags

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation on Tuesday imposing the nation’s first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags.Rich Redroncelli/Associated Press…

September 30, 2014

Local News

Gun club offers sighting help with rifles

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, including Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17,…

September 30, 2014

Local News

Sheriff candidates stick to their guns

club hosts feisty debate between Schirard, Smith

September 29, 2014

Regional News

More pot licenses available

The state gave medical marijuana dispensaries and growers a nine-month exclusive on the new recreational pot business, fearing an unmanageable…

September 29, 2014

Local News

Mural brightens Ute Coffee Shop wall

Deanna Topaha helped Otter Lopez paint the mural on the side wall of the Ute Coffee Shop. Lopez, known as…

September 29, 2014

Nation & World

Cost of U.S. campaign against the Islamic State closing in on $1B

Those costs would grow to between $350 million and $570 million per month if the pace of the airstrikes increases…

September 29, 2014

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – The intruder who climbed a fence made it farther inside the White House than the Secret Service has…

September 29, 2014

Nation & World

Netanyahu: Hamas, Islamic State share creed

Netanyahu Netanyahu also lashed back at Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who accused Israel last week of carrying out war crimes…

September 29, 2014

Nation & World

Effort to oust Assad loses priority

says strikes more important

September 29, 2014

Nation & World

Colo. could see $175M in pot revenue

The estimates, both released in recent days, differ greatly in what they predict and over what time period. But together,…

September 29, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

Speaking to the Rotary Club of Durango will be club member Barbara Harris at 6 p.m. today at the Strater…

September 29, 2014

Local News

Treasurer candidates divided on fund for retirement

Democrat Betsy Markey, a former representative for the 4th Congressional District, and incumbent Walker Stapleton, a Republican, both grew up…

September 29, 2014

Local News

Dogged rainfall soaks region

keeps road crews busy, residents on edge

September 29, 2014

Local News

Police ID driver who died in crash

Troopers suspect driver fatigue played a role in the accident that occurred about 1 a.m. Sunday just east of the…

September 29, 2014

Nation & World

Reports: White House intruder gets far past front door

A uniformed Secret Service police officer stands outside the White House in Washington. The intruder who climbed a fence made…

September 29, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Tuesday

Terry Hartzel, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. Informal tango practice, 6-9 p.m., Rotary Park Gazebo, 1565…

September 29, 2014

Local News

More eyes on Animas River

Ambassador program planned for next summer

September 29, 2014

Local News

The Blotter

Sunday 10:10 p.m. An intoxicated person was reportedly passed out in front of the Durango Toy Depot & Party Junction,…

September 29, 2014

Local News

Chapman ice rink opens Saturday

To many the signs of the change of seasons is not found in tree leafs, but rather when ice making…

September 29, 2014