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Obama says Russia responsible for Ukraine violence

President Barack Obama takes questions as he speaks about the economy, Iraq and Ukraine Thursday in the James Brady Press…

WHO: Ebola outbreak in Africa could grow worse

WHO Assistant Director-General Bruce Aylward speaks to the media during a press conference about the WHO plans to contain West…

FLC engineering program accredited

Work started in July on the new geosciences, physics and engineering building at Fort Lewis College by tearing down an…

2 die in area highway accidents

Motorcyclist killed near Silverton; crash kills motorist

Colorful Mesa Verde: Lodge extends season

The extension allows more people to visit the park when it’s quieter and the weather is cooler, the statement said.…

Obama: No ‘strategy yet’ on Islamic State

President suggests he’s not ready to approve airstrikes inside Syria

The Blotter

Wednesday 3:44 p.m. Two men were reportedly smoking marijuana on a bench outside of Advanced Eye Care, 1165 South Camino…

Grand Canyon hikes to require permit

The Grand Canyon is imposing new restrictions on hikers who are turning up in larger numbers to complete grueling “rim…

All roads lead to Ignacio

Motorcycle rally looks to top last year’s 10,000 attendees

Ukraine fighting intensifies

accuses Russia of lying, says its troops are in country

U.S. raises economic growth rate for second quarter

A worker assembles construction supplies at Northeast Building Products in Philadelphia.Matt Rourke/Associated Press The upward revision supported expectations that the…

Nation Briefs

SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management will resume issuing oil and gas leases next year for federal…

World Briefs

JERUSALEM – European nations are offering to help enforce the cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, a scenario that could provide…

Looking for America? Try Nashville

Website says Tennessee city most resembles U.S.’s demographics

Photo exhibit finishing at Pine River Valley Bank

Local Briefs

The Old Fort Farm Stand will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. today on the west side of the…

Shooting by 9-year-old stirs debate over guns

shot man by accident; no charges being filed

A classroom without walls

6 FLC students kick off new public-lands internship program

Trash burning pollutes air

Garbage burns slowly at a dump on the outskirts of New Delhi, India. Researchers estimate about 41 percent of the…

Earth Briefs

Mancos State Park, 42545 County Road N in Mancos, will host these programs: An astronomy event will be held at…

Reservoir could destroy rare plants

species believed to be living only in Lone Mesa State Park

City offers free parking for art walk Thursdays

The city of Durango will offer free parking downtown on the first Thursday of each month, from 4 to 6…

Green Business Roundtable announces its fall schedule

The fall circuit of speakers lines up thusly: Sept. 10: “The Scoop on the Poop: Herbicides in our Manure and…

Two Durango outdoor retailers make ‘top 100’

Clothing, as well as outdoor gear, can be found at Backcountry Experience, 1205 Main Ave.Durango Herald file photo The trade…