News

World Briefs

BAGHDAD – A suicide driver rammed his explosive-laden car into a police checkpoint in the Iraqi capital, killing 21 people,…

July 22, 2014

Nation & World

Big city twister could be catastrophic

Major tornadoes have hit several smaller cities in recent years, including this one that tore through Tuscaloosa, Ala., in 2011.…

July 22, 2014

Nation & World

Teams begin ID’ing downed jet’s victims

Pro-Russian rebels and members of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe walk by plane wreckage in eastern Ukraine…

July 22, 2014

Nation & World

General: Guard troops will observe

A National Guardsman checks on his colleague inside a Border Patrol Skybox near the Hidalgo International Bridge in Hidalgo, Texas.…

July 22, 2014

Local News

Hickenlooper plays up his support from business

Beauprez, small-business group say story not so rosy

July 22, 2014

Local News

Personhood opponents launch campaign

Initiative focuses more on fetal homicide

July 22, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

In an effort to encourage greater nighttime seat belt use, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and law…

July 22, 2014

Education

Education Briefs

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is seeking host families for international high school boys and girls. These students are 15…

July 22, 2014

Education

The hunt for tasty school food

mandate healthier food, but will kids want to eat it?

July 22, 2014

Local News

Dems seek penalties for firms off-shoring jobs

accused of holding up proposed bill

July 22, 2014

Nation & World

Hamas rocket hits near Israeli airport

world airlines stop flights to Tel Aviv

July 22, 2014

Local News

Star party Saturday at Mancos State Park

For those who want to learn more about the night sky over Colorado, the club will set up telescopes to…

July 22, 2014

Local News

Third time could be the charm for pole

Perhaps now, light standard won’t be struck anymore

July 22, 2014

Local News

A wag and a smile

Therapy dogs’ visits bring comfort, healing

July 21, 2014

Local News

How hot was it? We tied a record

95, Tuesday was hottest day of the year

July 21, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Wednesday

Summer lecture: “1964 – 50 Years and Counting: Examining the Cultural Wheels of Change, 1:30 p.m., Lyceum, Center of Southwest…

July 21, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Housing Solutions for the Southwest, contracting with the Colorado Division of Housing, for La Plata, Archuleta and San Juan counties,…

July 21, 2014

Business

Roustabout roadies

high wages, long hours and commutes worth home disruption?

July 21, 2014

Business

Accessible wireless network coming

depot, Purgatory, Mancos, rural areas all eyed for investment

July 21, 2014

Business

Industrial hemp struggles in Mancos test plots

Finding best strains could take years; weeds plague planted fields

July 21, 2014

Local News

Farm Bureau honors state Sen. Ellen Roberts

Roberts Sen. Ellen Roberts, R-Durango, received a Friend of Farm Bureau award for her sterling record this past session of…

July 21, 2014

Local News

The Blotter

Tuesday 5:24 a.m. A man was passed out by the side door of the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main…

July 21, 2014

Local News

GOP links Obama to border problems

Tipton: Failure to enforce laws lures migrants to U.S.

July 21, 2014

Local News

Funding available for community programs

Community support money is available to nonprofits that address societal issues, such as the La Plata County Humane Society and…

July 21, 2014